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Texas Reach Out Ministries

We provide Christian men and women leaving the criminal justice system with safe housing, spiritual guidance, employment assistance, life skills, and support.

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It’s one big support system for each other, and a great community.

-Texas Reach Out Resident

What’s Happening at Texas Reach Out:

Texas Reach Out is blessed to be led and supported by a diverse and talented set of Godly people who voluntarily serve on our Board of Directors. Collectively, they possess a heart for Christ and are equipped with decades of experience growing disciples, managing successful organizations, and pouring themselves out for others. Our Board prayerfully develops and refines our strategic direction and ensures we have the resources needed to accomplish what God is asking us to do.
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Live life as productive citizens walking in the fullness of life

Through our services, we prepare formerly incarcerated men and women to live life as productive citizens walking in the fullness of life with Christ.

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Apply To Texas Reach Out

If you, or someone you love, is a current inmate and is looking for faith-based transitional housing, access the Texas Reach Out application below.

Volunteer opportunities

Texas Reach Out offers many opportunities for individuals, churches, families, and businesses to get involved in our community.

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Your financial support equips Christian men and women to successfully re-enter society after leaving the criminal justice system.

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Texas Reach Out owns 9 transitional homes in Austin, TX – 7 homes for men and 2 homes for women.
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David and Margie Peña founded Texas Reach Out in 2000 with the purchase of the Joshua House.

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We currently have the capacity to serve 60 individuals at one time – the vision is to expand the number of homes and grow our capacity to over 100.

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Live life as productive citizens walking in the fullness of life

Our mission is to provide alternative housing, a Christ-centered environment, discipleship, and spiritual guidance to men and women released from prison returning to the community.

We dream of, and are working towards, a community that fosters spiritual growth and freedom in Christ for those once imprisoned by sin.

We believe in operating our ministry in a way that is above reproach. This demands transparency, accountability, and honesty.

Our Services

Enriching Lives with Care and Respect

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Safe Housing

Texas Reach Out provides participants with a room in a residential, furnished home in a safe atmosphere.

Bible Studies

Spiritual Guidance

Texas Reach Out values the spiritual growth of each of our participants.

educational Classes

Employment Assistance

Texas Reach Out provides participants with a room in a residential, furnished home in a safe atmosphere.

Testimonials
It’s one big support system for each other, and a great community.”
-Texas Reach Out Resident
“[Margie] brought me to the house and said to me, ‘this is your home, and the Lord loves you.’ She introduced me to the other ladies in the house - they welcomed me and showed me around, they were like sisters to me.”
-Stephanie B. | Texas Reach Out Graduate
“I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. For giving me an opportunity that my family didn’t give me… it really does impact and affect the right people, and I am an example.”
-Shontillie P. | Texas Reach Out Graduate
“Texas Reach Out is a comfortable place to do uncomfortable things.”
-Sean O. | Texas Reach Out Graduate
“Texas Reach out has been great; I’ve accomplished a lot here. I am very comfortable here. I am happy here, and that’s hard for me because I’m not from here, but this place is comforting to me.”
-Stephanie E. | Texas Reach Out Graduate
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If we want to see our community improve, we need to improve how we serve the formerly incarcerated.

- Margie Peña | Co-Founder

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