Call (501) 246-4383
compassioninaction22@gmail.com
ABOUT US
Mission Statement
“Our mission is to create an environment for an ex-offender upon release to engage in an 18-24 month inpatient Principles for Success program
to re-acclimate them back into society with training, education, and mentoring to live a more productive,
and meaningful lifestyle through a second chance.”
Vision Statement
“Our vision is to make an ex-offender's Dream come true with a second chance.”
LEADERSHIP
An Ordained Minister of Second Baptist Church, and serves as the Prison Ministry Leader; Former Superintendent of Youth Bible Study K-12th, and current Men's Sunday School Teacher.
Michael is a Certified Religious Assistant (CRA) in the Arkansas Department of Corrections, and a weekly guest speaker/teacher, and mentor in the PAL and APAL program at the Barbara Ester Unit. He is a former facilitator of a weekly Literacy class at the unit.
Michael teaches a weekly class from the curriculum of "Compassion In Action" Re-entry at the Pulaski County Detention Facility where he serves as the Senior Chaplain.
Michael does Alternative Sentencing in the North Little Rock District Court periodically, and is the Supervising Manager of the CIA men's and women's Sober Living Transitional Housing.
Michael is a former Board Member of Erma Rhodes Education Center, (EREC) and Pulaski Tech Advisory Board.
Michael holds a BA in Christian Education from Shalom Bible College, and Seminary in West Des Moines, Iowa.
MICHAEL JOHNINSON
Executive Director
HELAINE RAYE PALMER WILLIAMS
Helaine Raye Palmer Williams, began her writing career in third grade and has held various editorial and writing positions at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, including Sunday Style editor and Sunday columnist, with a legacy of over 32 years of writing and numerous awards.
Mrs. ANNIE M ABRAMS
Former educator, civil rights, and human rights activist for over 50 years, the recipient of the prestigious 2015 THINC, Making A Difference Award, Foster Care, and Prison Reform Advocate, appointed to the Arkansas Sentencing Commission by former Governor Jim Guy Tucker, appointed to the Judicial Ethics, and Disability Commission by former Governor Bill Clinton, Advisor
Mr. DONNIE COPELAND
Pastor of the Apostolic Church, 4314 Landers Road, Advisor to"Compassion In Action" Re-entry, and Former Arkansas State Representative, District 38.
DR. JANNA JENNINGS
Dr. Janna Jennings graduated from UAMS with her Doctorate in Medicine degree in 2000 and her residency in 2003 at OUHSC in Oklahoma City in Pediatrics. In 2015 she transitioned into Functional Medicine and currently sees patients in Benton, Arkansas, helping them overcome chronic health issues.
DORIS SMITH
Doris Smith currently serves as Accountant and trusted advisor on the Compassion In Action Reentry (CIA) Board of Directors.
Ms. Smith is owner of Smith Accounting Service LLC in Little Rock, Arkansas
JOHN DEERING
John Deering, a lifelong Arkansan. Attended UALR where he studied fine art. John began his employment with the Arkansas Democrat in 1981, (now Arkansas Democrat Gazette) and is the Chief Editorial cartoonist since 1988; a contributor for “Voices” page, and USA Today; Won first place awards from Arkansas Press Association, featured in Time, Newsweek, and other prominent columns in other States.
PROGRAM
“Compassion In Action,”
Is a re-entry program which provides structure, training, education, and mentoring to
ex-offenders who are preparing to reenter society, and who are already in society that
are in need of the mission of “Compassion In Action”.
We provide a 12 week, 12 Principles to Success program for misdemeanors, and an 18-24 month in-patient treatment and other mental health needs, job searches, and other resources needed to decrease the recidivism rate by teaching these men and woman how to cope with reentering society, and teaching ex-offenders ways to maximize their
God given potential in productive ways.
NEEDS
Our immediate needs
men's clothing, gently used
furniture, Bibles,
inspirational books
CONTACT
MICHAEL JOHNINSON
Executive Director
“Compassion In Action”
1615 Wilson Road
Little Rock Arkansas 72205
Office: (501) 246-4383
Cell: (501) 838-4152
Email: compassioninaction22@gmail.com