UofL Student Reentry & Community Resource Fair

Connect with community resources, support services, and organizations committed to helping system-impacted community members succeed UofL Student Reentry & Community Resource Fair Join us at the University of Louisville for the UofL Student Reentry & Community Resource Fair, a welcoming event designed to connect students impacted by incarceration or the criminal legal system with organizations, agencies, and resources that can support their educational goals, well-being, and successful community reintegration. You do not need to disclose any personal history of incarceration or criminal legal system involvement to attend. Returning to school or pursuing higher education following involvement with the criminal legal system can involve challenges that extend far beyond the classroom. Students may need assistance navigating housing, employment, transportation, health care, behavioral health services, recovery support, financial stability, food access, legal concerns, identification and documentation, community supervision, and other needs. The Resource Fair brings many of these services together in one place so students can make direct connections with organizations that serve Louisville, Southern Indiana, and the surrounding region. What to Expect Attendees will have an opportunity to meet representatives from community organizations and public agencies offering resources related to: • Reentry and community reintegration • Housing and homelessness prevention • Employment and workforce development • Health care and behavioral health • Substance use treatment, recovery, and peer support • Legal assistance and expungement • Government programs and benefits • Food and basic needs • Financial stability and financial empowerment • Transportation • Family and community support • Educational and student support services • Community supervision and resource navigation • Other services that can help reduce barriers to college completion and long-term stability Students can speak directly with participating organizations, learn about available programs, ask questions about eligibility and referrals, and identify resources that may be useful now or in the future. Who Should Attend? The Resource Fair is especially intended for students who have experienced incarceration or other involvement with the criminal legal system, including students returning to higher education following incarceration. We also welcome: • University of Louisville students • Students from colleges and universities throughout Louisville, Southern Indiana, and the surrounding region • Adult and nontraditional students • Faculty and staff who support system-impacted students • Students interested in reentry, criminal justice, social work, public health, behavioral health, human services, and related fields • Individuals interested in learning more about community resources available to people navigating reentry A Welcoming and Supportive Environment The goal of the Resource Fair is to create an accessible, respectful, and welcoming space where students can connect with organizations that recognize their strengths and support their educational and personal goals. Whether you are looking for a specific resource, exploring what services are available, supporting someone else, or simply want to learn more, you are welcome to attend.