SUPPORTING SECOND CHANCES
Chuck Manning Reentry & Rebuild Project
SCSJ is committed to providing direct support to people who are rebuilding their lives after coming home from prison or jail. Led by Sala Abdallah, SCSJ provides essential goods and information to people reentering their communities after incarceration. This work involves direct, one-on-one outreach, partnering with other agencies and organizations to provide support, and being an on-call resource for those in need.
If you are in need of direct support, please fill out this form.
Our Chuck Manning Reentry & Rebuild Project focuses on bridging the gaps facing those who are, or have been, involved with the criminal legal system by:
- Providing direct support to people coming home from incarceration;
- Connecting people to programs and resources to help navigate the reentry process;
- Identifying and serving the short-term and long-term needs of those who have been system-involved with a focus on dignity, stability, and opportunity;
- Promoting the often-unseen work of others in the reentry space; and
- Advocating for greater attention, resources, and support for reentry programs.
Chukwuemeka “Chuck” Ajiri Manning Sr., who died in June 2023, was a tireless justice innovator and a mighty force for good. A Durham native, Chuck mentored, reached, and supported anyone who may have been struggling or needed a hand up. Through his own lived experiences, Chuck understood the challenges of an unjust legal system, the stigma and obstacles returning citizens face after incarceration, and the importance of a strong community in navigating such hardships.
Sala Abdallah, a community organizer with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, credits Chuck as essential for his own reentry and development. “Chuck impacted so many people’s lives in such a positive way,” he said. “He was my mentor. He was my big brother. He was family.”
With the blessing of Chuck’s family and close friends, SCSJ is proud to honor Chuck’s legacy in this way.
Chuck Manning County Map
