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Reentry
The Bridge Forward
First 72-hour support followed by housing, identification, benefits and stability navigation.
Learn more →Houston-based. Texas-focused. People-powered.
Capacity to serve.
Strength to lead.
Impact people feel.
TXFPF turns community needs into working pathways. We help returning citizens, young people, women and families reach stability, build power and shape the policies affecting their lives.
Give with purpose
One donation. Direct community impact.
Your gift supports reentry navigation, girls’ wellness, youth development, civic education, community safety and the Texas Restore Act campaign.
Our mission
Practical support. Community power. Lasting opportunity.
TXFPF strengthens Texas communities by connecting returning citizens, young people, women and families with reentry support, workforce development, wellness education, civic engagement and opportunities to shape public policy.
Our visionTexas communities where people can rebuild after hardship, secure stable housing and meaningful work, participate in civic life and help create safe, healthy and economically strong futures for their families.
DignityAccountabilityOpportunityCommunity
Our programs
Community needs. Organized responses.
TXFPF brings direct services, education, leadership and policy work together. Every program has a clear audience, purpose and path to action.
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Economic mobility
Workforce Development
Career preparation, employer partnerships and ongoing support for meaningful work.
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Youth
Genesis
Mentorship, skilled-trades exploration, aviation, life skills and family support.
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Women and girls
Omilicha Girl
Period-poverty relief, nutrition, financial literacy, wellness and leadership.
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Emotional wellness
The Rook House
Chess-based anger-management and emotional-intelligence education.
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Civic power
Democracy in Action
Nonpartisan civic education, advocacy training and Hip-Hop Civic Quest.
Learn more →The Bridge Forward Reentry Program
Reentry begins before a job application.
Returning home means rebuilding identification, housing, health care, family connections, income and trust at the same time. Bridge Forward organizes those needs into a practical plan and stays involved as each participant moves toward stability.
First 72 hoursImmediate needs, identification, benefits and crisis stabilization30 daysHousing, appointments, documents and an employment plan60 daysTraining, interviews, wellness and family-support progress90 daysEmployment retention, stable routines and long-term goals
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Choose the closest starting point. Our team will review your request and connect you with the appropriate program or referral.
Our impact
People. Purpose. Progress.
TXFPF connects reentry, employment, emotional wellness, youth development, civic participation and community safety across Harris County and Texas.
65,000People reached
2,500Voters engaged
500People seeking employment
362People employed
16+ Rook House completions reported8 weeks Rook House curriculum12 weeks Work readiness trainingSince 2016 Rebuilding lives and communities
First 72 hours
Reentry stability
ID recovery, housing navigation, benefits access, crisis stabilization and coordinated support. TXFPF reports stronger stability with 30 or more days of engagement.
16+ completions
Emotional wellness
The Rook House has reported 16 or more completions. Its eight-week, chess-based curriculum builds emotional regulation, accountability, empathy and problem-solving.
12-week pathway
Workforce readiness
Resume development, mock interviews, job applications, soft skills, employer connections and retention coaching help participants prepare for meaningful work.
Whole-person support
Women and families
Women receive trauma-responsive support, safe-housing pathways, financial literacy, career planning and referrals for transportation, uniforms and child care.
Genesis
Youth development
Mentorship, drone and aviation exposure, skilled-trades exploration, life skills, financial literacy, emotional wellness and family involvement support young people.
Omilicha Girl
Girls’ empowerment
Period-poverty supplies, nutrition, budgeting, saving, mindfulness, journaling, creative expression, sisterhood and leadership build confidence and independence.
Democracy in Action
Civic participation
Voter registration, workshops, town halls and nonpartisan resources strengthen civic knowledge. Hip-Hop Civic Quest engages schools, community centers and public events.
Peace P.O.P.-U.P.
Community safety
Neighborhood events connect families to violence-prevention programs, mental-health and health advocates, record-relief education, child-support guidance and employment resources.
Texas Peace Project
Public safety
Employment, training, education, cultural experiences and community events focus on violence reduction, economic stability, educational progress and stronger neighborhood connections.
College internships
Future leaders
Undergraduate and graduate interns gain hands-on experience in policy research, nonprofit operations, advocacy, data analysis, coalition building and community organizing.
Accountability matters.The four featured totals come from TXFPF’s published impact statement. Program descriptions and reported outcomes come from txfpf.org. TXFPF will add reporting periods as its data review is completed.
TXFPF in action
Years of service, seen in the community.
Explore TXFPF’s work through civic engagement, workforce events, youth programs, emergency response and neighborhood outreach.
June 1, 2024
Hip-Hop Civic Quest
Third Ward, Houston
June 15, 2024
Youth Job Fair
TXFPF and VIC International Church
July 2024
24-Hour Cooling Center
Hurricane Beryl emergency response
October 5, 2024
Peace P.O.P.-U.P.
Houston Safe Summer community event
March 29, 2025
Community Outreach and Tabling
Houston community event
April 26, 2025
Fifth Ward Community Event
Fifth Ward, Houston
TXFPF policy initiative
The Texas Restore Act
A nonviolent criminal record should have an end date.
Old criminal records continue to block Texans from jobs, housing, occupational licenses and financial stability long after a sentence has ended. The Texas Restore Act advances a structured, petition-based path to relief for eligible Texans.
The problemYears-old records follow people through background checks and shut families out of opportunity.
The goalCreate a clear court process for relief while maintaining responsible public-safety standards.
The movementBuild public support from September 2026 through National Second Chance Month in April 2027.
Statewide campaign launchSeptember 28, 2026 · 6:00 PMTexas Southern UniversityThe campaign continues through National Second Chance Month in April 2027.
Texas Federation of the People Foundation, Inc.
EIN 87-1241667Texas Restore Act
Restoring Opportunity Through Record Relief
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The Problem
Texans with old, low-level criminal records carry that record for life, long after completing their sentence and rebuilding their lives. Even decades-old records remain a major barrier to employment, housing, and stability. The Texas Restore Act is built to remove that barrier.
What the Bill Does
The Act amends Texas Government Code Chapter 411 and Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55A, creating Sections 411.0731 through 411.0735 to expand expunction and nondisclosure eligibility.
- Covers qualifying offenses from State Jail Felony through First Degree Felony.
- Capital felonies are categorically excluded.
- Builds on HB 2708 and SB 377 from the 89th Texas Legislative Session.
Where the Bill Stands
- Filing for the 90th Texas Legislative Session opens November 10, 2026.
- The Community Conversation is September 28, 2026, at Texas Southern University.
- An 11-stop statewide tour will visit all nine Texas HBCUs and two predominantly white institutions through April 2027.
- Each stop will bring record-relief education, civic engagement and community services to Texans.
Funders and partners
Invest in measurable community stability.
Review TXFPF’s mission, programs, leadership, legal status and funding priorities in one place.
Email us to request a meetingFUNDER INFORMATION CENTERProgram descriptions ViewCurrent impact ViewFunder packet Email requestCorporate partnership Email TXFPFTexas Federation of the People Foundation Inc. · EIN 87-1241667
Trust and collaboration
Partners, Affiliates & Transparency
TXFPF works alongside public-health, education, workforce, justice and community organizations to connect Texans with opportunity, stability and a stronger voice.
TXFPF has earned Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency, its highest level of nonprofit transparency recognition.
Our Partners and Affiliates
Gateway Alliance Project
P.O.P.
Texas Organizing Project (TOP)
Workforce Solutions
Prairie View A&M University
Harris County Public Health
Black United Fund of Texas
Pure Justice
Grassroots Leadership
Texas Prisons Community Advocates (TPCA)
Prevention Zone
Houston Voting Initiative
Cognitive Justice InternationalHolistic Serinity
Inner ThoughtsTX CURE
Partnerships strengthen the reach and quality of TXFPF programs. To discuss a collaboration, email the TXFPF team.
Leadership and capacity
The people responsible for the work.
TXFPF combines executive leadership, fundraising, compliance, organizing, youth engagement, membership service and cross-sector partnerships under one operating structure.
Julie Neuman
Director of Civic Engagement
Tanuke “Tangi” Smith
Founder and Executive Director
Tanya Gray
Grant Development Specialist
Brian Young
Ecosystem Director
Aricka Watson
Human Resources Director
Jammie Rios
Lead Organizer of Legislative Affairs
Daniel Rhodes
Labor Compliance Officer
Bria Bixby
Youth Organizer
Ramond Brown
Training and Development Specialist
Cory Jackson
Youth Organizer
Ahshanti Mosby
Youth Organizer
Cedrick Gibson
Member Services
Hellen Banks
Senior Organizer for Civic Engagement
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