A Way Back to Society

Our home was founded in 1986 to provide transitional housing and support services to men and women who have been recently released from incarceration. We offer a variety of programs to assist our residents in their transition back into society.

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There are multiple ways you can help!

Donate Money

Dismas doesn’t receive any state or federal funding. We rely primarily on community donations from people like you!

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Volunteer

Dismas cannot work without the support of its incredible volunteer base. Join us and help make a differnce!

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In Kind Donations

Dismas accepts goods and services donated by local individuals and organizations who want to help support our mission.

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Dismas House of Indiana

Since opening in August of 1986, Dismas of Indiana has provided a new beginning to over 500 former prisoners. Dismas has also been home to 94 local Notre Dame, St. Mary’s and Holy Cross students. Annually Dismas serves between 30-40 returning citizens. Since opening, the Indiana Dismas House has been home to over 1,600 returning citizens and over 100 college students.

Did You Know?

  • 67.5% of inmates are rearrested within 3 years of release
  • Up to one-quarter of prisoners expect to go to a homeless shelter upon release
  • One in every 100 adults in the United States is currently behind bars.
  • The US incarcerates more people than all other nations
  • Dismas cuts national rates of re-offending in half
  • In 2006, 75% of our residents successfully completed the 90-day program
  • Almost half of our budget comes from individual donations