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DID YOU KNOW?

103,000 VIRGINIA CHILDREN WILL HAVE HAD A PARENT BEHIND BARS DURING THEIR YOUTH.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to Educate,Empower, and Equip at-risk families with the skills to overcome adversities caused by incarceration, divorce, or military deployment

OUR GOAL

The goal is to guide and empower parents affected by the system to maximize their potential, strengthen their families, increase their opportunities for successful reintegration into society and to become productive citizens of their communities.

WHO WE SERVE

A Better Day serves individuals who have had an encounter with the criminal justice system, and families impacted by incarceration, divorce, or deployment.

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JOIN OUR TEAM 

as a Mentor

Please apply by February 7th to be considered for this program.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Free Individual & Family
Counseling

Schedule individual, family and group counseling to help reduce stress levels, gain coping skills and improve overall health.

Consultation
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Financial Health Workshop with CHASE

Starting February 13, 2024 for 5 weeks.6pm-7pm 

2807 Hull St. Richmond, Va. 23224

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Work Place Excellence Training

Starting March 5,2024 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2pm-4pm  

2807 Hull St.

Richmond, VA 23224

FEATURES

Community Spotlight by Miss. Virginia on A Better Day Than Yesterday  "A New Me Fashion Show"!

CBS6: A Better Day Than Yesterday interview with Shelby Brown

PROGRAMS OFFERED
CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS

How do you explain to a ten-year-old child that you father or mother is not coming home because they are going to jail?  Can you image the confusion and fear a child must feel after receiving this type of news? There is nothing more devastating for a child than experiencing the sudden loss of a parent. 

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ADULT & FAMILY
PROGRAMS

A Better Day Than Yesterday (A Better Day) serves individuals released from prison or jail in Metro Richmond, who are in need of education, mentorship, housing, job skills training and employment opportunities. 

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GET INVOLVED
VOLUNTEER

A Better Day Than Yesterday  is dedicated to providing formerly incarcerated individuals a chance to change.   As individuals start the re-entry process, they are determined to start a new life, yet many obstacles block their path to success.

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HELP US BUILD STRONGER FAMILIES AND POSITIVELY IMPACT A CHILD'S LIFE.

Our services are offered at no cost to the families and children who need support during one of the most challenging times of their lives.  Your donation will help us serve more families and children.

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