Navigating the Journey
Welcome to the Fourth Purpose Foundation’s official blog, where we share transformative stories and updates that shed light on our mission to make prison a place of transformation. Delve into our compelling narratives of national travels, as we navigate the path towards creating meaningful change within corrections and promoting safer communities.
Discover firsthand accounts of our journey towards fostering a culture of transformation and redemption within the confines of these institutions. Join us as we document our progress, challenges, and triumphs, ultimately striving to make prisons not just places of confinement, but environments conducive to personal growth and positive societal impact.
Innovations and Collaborations
Explore a wealth of innovative ideas and transformative programs through the Fourth Purpose Foundation’s blog. Dive into our diverse collection of thought-provoking articles, where we share our insights and experiences making prison a place of transformation. Discover how we have successfully implemented groundbreaking initiatives that foster growth, transformation, and prosperity among corrections, communities, and those incarcerated.
Looking to bring positive change to your facility? Reach out to us and invite our experienced team to your premises. Collaborate with us to explore customized strategies and pioneering programs tailored to your institution’s specific needs. Together we can pave the way for a brighter, more hopeful future within your correctional facility and community.
Recent News:
Introducing Prison Life Media
If we want to change corrections, we have to change how the public sees it. No matter what reforms or initiatives take place inside prisons, the public and legislature ultimately decide what is possible. And right now, the perception of corrections is flawed. What do...
The Visionary Behind the Fourth Purpose Foundation: A Story of Redemption and Hope
Core Civic wrote a piece about Josh Smith and discovered a story that stands out as a beacon of inspiration in a world where the journey of reinvention and hope can often be overlooked. This story is about transformation,...
Missouri is Making Prison a Place of Transformation
Missouri' Transforms their Department of Corrections Striving to shed light on the transformative power of innovation within the correctional organizations. Missouri's prison system has been at the forefront of innovative programs aimed at transforming the lives of...
Josh Smith Spearheads Transformation for Safer Communities at the FDC Leadership Conference
In a significant milestone for the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), Josh and Tracy Smith recently journeyed to Florida to deliver an insightful speech at the inaugural FDC Leadership Conference. Discussing the importance of transformation in corrections. This...
