Hinda in Numbers
 

Every number tells a story — of resilience, healing, and transformation. These outcomes reflect the power of our holistic, lifelong approach to justice-impacted families.


Families Supported

We serve 150 families annually and run weekly support groups that provide ongoing care and connection.


Employment Success

83% of our clients find jobs, compared to 68% nationally. Most are employed within a year, and our job retention rate is 91%.


Housing Assistance

We’ve found shelter for 21 clients facing significant challenges.


Holiday & Crisis Support

We deliver food to 60 families during holidays and have provided over $17,000 in financial assistance to those in crisis.


Recidivism Reduction

Our recidivism rate is under 10%, compared to a national average of over 75%. This success is driven by our pervasive, personal, and holistic support.


Chaplaincy Reach

We visit 150–200 detainees monthly throughout Illinois, including weekly visits to Cook County Jail and MCC Jail.


Reentry Casework

Since January 2021, our caseworkers have supported 131 active reentry clients and their families with counseling and casework.


Rabbinic Counseling

Over 100 clients receive weekly spiritual guidance.

 

Cost Savings to Illinois

Our mentoring program saves the State of Illinois hundreds of thousands annually. With incarceration costs at $38,000 per inmate per year, we estimate $652,469 saved annually for Illinois taxpayers.

 

What Our Clients Say

“My life has completely turned around for the better. It has broadened my view on how to deal with the various challenges that I face.”

“The kindness and opportunities they (the caseworkers) give me. I'm treated like a human being. They seem to be doing it out of a true desire to help - not just a job.”

“My life has completely turned around for the better. It has broadened my view on how to deal with the various challenges that I face. I feel accepted and less lonely. I feel like I can belong again. I was feeling very depressed, isolated, & anxious."

"Hinda’s services helped me improve in all areas of my life. The amount of support I get is very valuable to my well-being. Providing a support group and employment leads have helped me see that there is a path forward and that I can be a productive and successful member of society.”

"Building relationships with parents again. Helping with probation. People that I can count on."

"I'm relieved that my caseworker is helping to find housing for my son when he gets out. It's difficult trying to coordinate with the parole agent and potential apartments. He was not able to find housing for about 2 years and was housed in jail until B found what he needed in terms of housing, very very very satisfied."

"The kindness of everyone involved!! This organization is very very good and also very very important."