Ford Street Project

Thanksgiving Basket distribution 2025 - 590 Thanksgiving Baskets! Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and to everyone who donated to make this happen. 💚

💚 Giving Tuesday 💚
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On May 21, 2025, the Mendocino County Reentry Collaboration hosted the 2nd Annual Reentry Resource Fair in partnership with Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, Adventist Health, Department of Rehabilitation, Ukiah Parole, Mendocino County Social Services, and the Ford Street Project. Over 100 people joined us for a powerful day of connection, support, and second chances! The fair was filled with amazing community partners offering resources in housing, education, treatment and recovery, harm reduction, employment, child support, spiritual services, and more.

The event kicked off with inspiring opening remarks from Chief Probation Officer Izen Locatellil and Sheriff's Captain Greg Van Patten, followed by moving stories from individuals with lived experiences who shared their journeys from incarceration to rebuilding their lives. The day was filled with networking, community engagement, a delicious lunch donated by Ford Street Project, and even a raffle!

Survey Snapshot from Our Recent Event

Thanks to everyone who completed our survey—30% of attendees participated, and here’s what we learned:

Current Living Situations:

• 33% are in residential treatment or transitional housing
• 17% are doubling up or currently unsheltered (street/campground)
• 13% are in permanent supportive housing
• 3% are in a housing program or hotel/motel

Employment Status:

• 93% are currently unemployed
• 67% are actively looking for work

Transportation:

• 60% reported not having reliable transportation

Here’s what some of you had to say:

• “I'm at rehab—I need a good bike for transportation. Maybe a bike raffle would be nice.”
• “It was all pretty good. Perfect!”
• “Great job—everyone loved it.”
• “Thank you for the information—much needed.”
• “Keep it up—this helps.”
• “This is awesome.”
• “Thank you!”
• “Awesome event!”
• “Fun raffle!”
• “I missed the speakers.”
• “It was super fun. Thank you.”
• “Just looking for help.”

Got more thoughts or suggestions? Drop them in the comments because we’re listening!

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success. Together, we’re building stronger, more supportive communities.

Big things are happening at Ford Street Project!

Right here in Ukiah, we're expanding to serve more people on their path to recovery—because healing starts with a place to call home. Thanks to our partnership with Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority, a sober living dorm is rising to provide vital support for those in need.

More beds. More support. More second chances.

Watch the full story and see how our community is making recovery possible. "

Ford Street Construction

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