McLean County Reentry Council

McLean County Reentry Council The MCRC is a coordinated community response striving to advance reentry efforts & reduce recidivism.

Our Mission:
The Mission of the McLean County Reentry Council (MCRC) is to provide a coordinated community response
to address reentry efforts and to reduce recidivism and family crisis episodes by bringing together justice- involved individuals, criminal justice officials, and health and human service providers to increase education, financial literacy, resources, and autonomy for justice-impacte

d individuals in McLean County, Illinois. When a united community advocates for the removal of barriers that impede their fellow community members from leading productive and purposeful lives, the entire community becomes a vibrant and safe demographic for all citizens to feel seen and heard. Our Vision:

To empower those returning from incarceration with resources and support through community partnerships, reducing recidivism, and fostering a safer and more inclusive, community. Our Goals:

• Connect justice-affected populations with educational programming, resources to meet basic needs, and other supports necessary to reintegrate into the community;
• Reduce stigma with a focus on removing barriers to stability and elevating the voices and experiences of justice-impacted individuals;
• Complement rather than duplicate or replace the efforts of other area social service agencies

SEEKING ADDITIONAL VENDORS!The McLean County Reentry Council is hosting a table at the upcoming Summit of Hope. This ev...
05/25/2026

SEEKING ADDITIONAL VENDORS!

The McLean County Reentry Council is hosting a table at the upcoming Summit of Hope. This event is for those on parole or probation and is intended to bring all state and local resources together in one place to better support justice-impacted individuals.

If your organization is interested in having a table, please register at: https://idoc.illinois.gov/communityresources/summitofhoperegistration.html

Toy Beasley represented the McLean County Reentry Council yesterday at the Care Fair, hosted at the Eastview Church Com...
05/22/2026

Toy Beasley represented the McLean County Reentry Council yesterday at the Care Fair, hosted at the Eastview Church Community Center, by The Center for Human Services.

You are not alone. We are here. However, please know, it's not only the McLean County Reentry Council that is here and ...
05/18/2026

You are not alone.

We are here.

However, please know, it's not only the McLean County Reentry Council that is here and wants you to succeed.

There are so many people in Mclean County who are also fighting for you.

Because even if they haven't been EXACTLY where you are, they have empathy. And they see your heart.

Connect with us. Fill out the intake form and let us help you to succeed (https://form.jotform.com/242535658436161 )

Do you have questions about the Pre-Trial Fairness Act? Join us on Friday to hear from Emma Gonzalez, a community organ...
05/18/2026

Do you have questions about the Pre-Trial Fairness Act? Join us on Friday to hear from Emma Gonzalez, a community organizer and educator from Chicago, working full-time with the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice. Her passion for this work began when she worked with survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, and witnessed their incarceration and their struggle in being forced to pay bonds for the person who abused them.

This will be a very insightful teach-in, and we are looking forward to learning with our community.

Link: https://bit.ly/4cpeLGl

Reminder, join us today for a Teach-In about the Pre-Trial Fairness Act. Time: 1:00 Location: ZoomLink: https://bit.ly/...
05/15/2026

Reminder, join us today for a Teach-In about the Pre-Trial Fairness Act.
Time: 1:00
Location: Zoom
Link: https://bit.ly/4cpeLGl

05/09/2026

I just wanted to give a shoutout to all the vendors who came out last Saturday to our Annual McLean County Reentry Resource Fair Event. It was a great turnout and could not have happened without you. Myself and the board appreciate you. - Toy Beasley, President of the MCRC

04/30/2026

We are excited for our upcoming Reentry Fair. Join us on Saturday for this family friendly event, free food, community, testimony, and resources.

We have over 20 organizations that will be there, including Chestnut Health Systems, Celebrate Recovery at Eastview Church , Family Community Resource Center, Central Illinois Friends, The ExtraOrdinary Women Project - Bloomington-Normal, McLean County Recovers - A ROSC Community, State Representative Sharon Chung, Oasis Community Outreach , Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments, Normal Township, WEI at Heartland Community College and more!

04/29/2026

Saturday is going to be a fantastic day at our 5th Annual Reentry Resource Fair!

So far, we have:

✅ More than 20 local organizations signed up to host resource tables
✅ Free food donated by Thrivent, with a cook secured
✅ Powerful testimonies throughout the day, including:
• 11:30 AM — Justice-impacted individuals
• 12:30 PM — Family members of incarcerated loved ones sharing how incarceration affected them
• 1:30 PM — Advocates who believe in second chances

✅ Music and a DJ
✅ Family-friendly activities

We invite you to join us for a day of resources, connection, encouragement, and community. Come hear powerful stories, connect with local organizations, enjoy food and music, and celebrate the importance of second chances.

We hope to see you Saturday!

Address

P. O. Box 3162
Bloomington, IL
61702

Website

https://ipcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1594

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