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Manasseh Ministry, a nonprofit organization located in St. Louis, Missouri. Envisioned
by Richard Jackson in 1988 during his incarceration with a purpose to assist currently, formerly incarcerated people and their families. Upon his release, Mr. Jackson and volunteers began the necessary work, offering direct services to currently, formerly incarcerated people and their families. Incorporated in 1991, Manasseh Ministry included programs specific to encourage and strengthen the power of people in jail and prison, family members and children of incarcerated parents, offering direct services, advocacy and organizing trainings, leadership development and GOTV registration. Over the past 26 years, Manasseh supported over 57,000 currently and formerly incarcerated people and their family members from fundraising and in-kind donations totaling over $5.9 million dollars. Serving anyone who needs support both in and out of jail and prison, and the community of St. Louis impacted by the criminal legal system. For more information, please contact us. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website please consider making a donation so that Manasseh Ministry can continue this vital and necessary work. God bless you and remember: Until we help others, we are only helping ourselves. |
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Reverend Jackson
Founder and CEO Pastor Richard Jackson, Founder and CEO of Manasseh Ministry, brings over 20 years of experience to serving ex-offenders and their families. He has a Bachelors in Pastoral Care. He has received various certifications and training in his field including; Certified Healthy Relationship Facilitator, Mentor, and Certified Substance Abuse Facilitator. Pastor Jackson has been involved as the Repairers of Breach Church since 2010. He has taught re-entry classes in prisons and local jails since 2007. |
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Larry Howard
Vice President Ministry Larry Howard has a AA from Lincoln University. He serves as the Vice Chair and leader of the Prison Ministry since 2009. He brings to the table over 15 years of experience in serving ex-offenders and their families. He is loyal and dedicated member of our Board. |
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Cynthia Witherspoon
Treasurer Cynthia Witherspoon is Manasseh Ministry Treasurer. Ms. Witherspoon is an accomplished graduate of TSU. She previously served as an Accounting and Finance Officer for the U.S. Airforce. Currently, she is an Accountant at SLU and Mentor for Family Resources Center and Harmony Grand Chapter Order of th Eastern Star. |
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Minister Clara Reese
Secretary Minister Clara Reese currently serves as secretary on the Manasseh Board of Directors for 18 years. Currently, she attends Brookes Bible College. Minister Reese received a Bachelors of Art in Business Administration and Masters of Art in Management and Leadership from Webster University. As a certified Adult Education and Literacy Instructor, she has taught adult education for the Parkway and St. Louis Public Schools. Her passion for rightly dividing the word of God is reflected in her teachings as a Sunday School and Bible Study Teacher. Minister Reese is the founder of Abounding Grace Ministries. |
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Dr. E. Lance McCarthy
Ferguson 1000 Economic Advisor Mannaseh Ministry Fundraiser |
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T.D. El-Amin
Legislator Advisor/Outreach Talibdin "TD" El-Amin, is an author, publisher of Missouri's oldest African-American newspaper and former Missouri State Representative. A graduate of Harris-Stowe State University, TD served in the US Navy, and is a member of AMVETS and VFW (Desert Storm/Shield). Married father of six, has been committed to supporting and promoting efforts to increase the social, political and economic standing of the underserved and disenfranchised populace, and particulary passionate about veteran homelessness, reducing recidivism and supporting families of incarcerated individuals El-Amin is avid writer, fitness and martial enthusiast.. |
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Dr. Carol Jackson Pastor
Professionally Accountability Consultant Formerly Incarcerated, Business Owner, Volunteer Supporter |
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Na'im Mohammed
Formerly Incarcerated,, married for 25 years, Master degrees from Mizzou, policy maker, gang outreach, community organizer. |
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Pastor Darryl Gray
Nationwide Community Organizer |
Timothy Clark
Formerly Incarcerated, Business Owner, Volunteer Supporter |
Reginald Slaughter
Formerly Incarcerated, Business Owner, Volunteer Supporter |
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Iris Gerdine
Business Owner Fundraiser, Supporter |
Dr. Janice Ward
Business Owner, Data Intake Person |
Jayme Scott Perry
Business Investor/Advisor Supporter |
Courtesy of Second Chance Coalition and Minnesota Fathers & Families Network
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