Head to the Sky, Inc.

10/06/2014

Head to the Sky supports 1HeartArt. Join the movement to reduce recidivism. Vote now for your favorite artwork. 1HeartArt.org/art-challenge

"We artists are indestructible," Pablo Picasso once said. "Even in a prison, or in a concentration camp, I would be almighty in my own world of art, even if I had to paint my pictures with my wet tongue on the dusty floor of my cell.&q...

07/25/2013

Interesting article

It is no surprise that effective rehabilitation equals reduced recidivism. Reduced recidivism means less crime, more stable families, reduced prison budgets, and at the end of the day---A better society. The inmates who completed the California industries program during the period of 2007--2011 had...

05/21/2013

"Eliminating the criminal history questions on applications will allow employers to connect with a job applicant, judge them based on skills and experience, and then later delve into their history..."

Fifty cities and eight states have banned public agencies from asking about an applicants criminal history until they reach the interview process.

05/05/2013

A special thank to the board members of Head to the Sky. Great meeting today! Your input and great ideas will make our program better.

03/18/2013

Profile of an entrepreneurial ex-con whose bakery is dedicated to helping former inmates get a second chance.

http://entm.ag/157Gdyt

02/21/2013

Interesting article

It is widely recognized that the United States has more prisons and inmates than any other other country.We have approximately seven million Americans in prison, on parole, or probation.Americans are also well known for their love of sports.This month, we have combined the wonderful world of sports...

01/21/2013

Head to the Sky was able to assist someone this past weekend with job search information and pre-employment advice.

CLEVELAND, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BackTrack conducted a study asking Human Resource Managers if they have ever hired someone with a felony criminal record. Surprising enough, 44% of Human Resource ...

01/08/2013

Head to the Sky's goal is to help those who want to change for the better.

The outside world is clueless about inmates. Many think of most inmates as thugs who could not make it on the outside except for those white collar criminals who committed economic fraud and theft. Many of the incarcerated are not educated, but are bright and articulate individuals who have the pote...

01/02/2013

Happy New Year to all - from your friends at Head to the Sky

12/25/2012

On behalf of Head to the Sky, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas! Have a safe and pleasant holiday.

12/03/2012

I found this article to be very interesting. What do you think about the ideas shared here?

Readers offer ideas for prison reform and alternatives.

11/26/2012

"It matters not how long we live but how."
— Philip James Bailey