Heartland Recovery Program Receives Grant

Heartland Recovery Program has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Bob Barker Foundation, supporting the organization’s mission to provide residential recovery and reentry services to individuals impacted by life-controlling challenges.

The Bob Barker Foundation, established in 2009, is dedicated to reducing recidivism by funding programs that prepare incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals physically, emotionally, and spiritually for successful reintegration into society. The foundation seeks to break cycles of reoffending and improve long-term outcomes for individuals, their families, and their communities.

HMRP Director Scott Miller explained how the $20,000 award helps advance Heartland’s efforts. “This grant will support men and women transitioning from correctional settings and other destabilizing circumstances into a structured, faith-based recovery environment. The funding also supports Heartland’s role as a court-recognized alternative to incarceration, helping individuals avoid prison by addressing underlying issues through accountability, life skills development, discipleship, and workforce readiness training aimed at long-term stability and reduced recidivism.”

Heartland Recovery Program provides structured residential support, individual and group engagement, and workforce readiness components designed to equip participants for success beyond the program. The Bob Barker Foundation grant will directly support these initiatives in the coming year, strengthening Heartland’s ability to serve individuals referred by courts, correctional systems, and community partners.

For more information on Heartland Recovery Program and its services, visit hlandrecovery.org.