Offering Women in Distress a Hand Up, Not a Hand Out 

We are a grassroots nonprofit founded by a formerly incarcerated woman for other formerly incarcerated women. We are strong advocates for women and are committed to providing programs and services that support women in their re-entry efforts from prison to community. We provide a continuum of programs that includes Pre-Release Mentoring to incarcerated women, residential services at Why Not Prosper House and community services at our Resource Center located in Philadelphia PA. 

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TRAINING PROGRAMS

• Work Readiness
• Adult Literacy
• Certificate Programs

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​Services Provided Include:

• ​Pre Release Mentoring
• Residential Facilities
• Community Resource Center
• Teleservices
• Graphic Arts
• Workforce Training 

 services provided in cooperation with City of Philadelphia & PARR

​​In Memory of:

• Lacy Barns 
• Tracey Bell
• Jerminda Cox 
• Janis Deamer
• ​Yolanda Fletcher
• Olivia Kennedy ​
• Doris Manning
• Dawn Mayson
• Irnette Rameriz 
• Lyn Tomeo

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Shakeyma

​“This program has helped me become a different person that I notice about myself. That makes me incredibly happy with myself. That is why being alone with myself is very essential. I am comfortable. I know I am heard, and this program, called Why Not Prosper, doesn't repeat old habits. I learned important life lessons that I didn't know I needed. Thank you. ”

Penny

" One of the things that triggered my addiction was the loss of my husband, Eric Martin, on August 29, 2017. He was killed in a car accident at 4:07 p.m. Then, on November 15, 2017, at 7:00 a.m., I lost my ex-husband, Stephen Strohm. We have two wonderful kids. This 15-day period was one of the worst times in my 50 years, but I can honestly say that God has a plan for ME!! I just have to stay focused on overcoming my addiction, and taking care of me, and I will be shown which direction to go."

Bernice

"I started at Why Not Prosper as a volunteer. Then, I became a resident at one of the recovery houses. If only I knew what a mark on my life with Rev. Dr. Michelle Simmons would be. She gave me a reason to love God and she gave me a reason to live."