15+ Years of Restoration
Reentry Into Life
Starts Here
What began as transitional housing for men exiting incarceration has grown over time. Today, New Legacy Reentry Corporation operates as a licensed Behavioral Health Services Organization (BHSO), providing residential–transitional treatment, addiction recovery, and reentry support for individuals rebuilding their lives.
Understanding our purpose
What Reentry
Really Means
Reentry has always been at the heart of New Legacy’s work. In the beginning, that meant offering transitional housing and accountability to men returning from incarceration.
Over time, the need became clearer — lasting reentry requires treatment, structure, and clinical support. Today, reentry at New Legacy begins within licensed behavioral health services, where individuals receive addiction treatment, mental health support, and guided pathways toward stability and independence.
OUR MISSION
New Legacy Reentry Corporation is a faith-based 501 (c) (3) whose mission is to
restore hope, transform lives, and strengthen community by providing evidence-based
substance abuse health services that empower individuals, youth, and families.
How we help
A Proven Approach to Recovery & Reentry
New Legacy is a Louisville-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides long-term residential housing, licensed behavioral health and treatment services, job training through the Jeremiah Project, and youth programming through the Evening Reporting Center (ERC).
Behavioral Health
Licensed clinical services specializing in trauma, substance use disorders, and mental health conditions.
Residential-Transitional Treatment
Structured residential placement for men enrolled in addiction treatment through our licensed Behavioral Health Services Organization.
Vocational Training
Real-world skills development through hands-on work and industry partnerships.
Youth Programming
Early intervention and support for Justice Involved Youth ages 12-17 male youth facing challenges.
Our integrated approach doesn’t just reduce recidivism;
it rebuilds lives through structure, accountability, and care.
Measurable Results
Real Impact, Real Change
Men Served Since 2011
%
Find Employment Within 90 Days
%
Remain Employed Long-Term
%
Return to Incarceration
Our Partnerships Make It Possible
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for nationally recognized credentials.
Louisville Urban League, through the Kentuckiana Builds initiative.
Kentucky Dept. of Juvenile Justice, referring youth into the Evening Reporting Center (ERC).
What we offer
Our Programs
All services at New Legacy flow from our role as a licensed Behavioral Health Services Organization (BHSO). Treatment is the foundation. Each program below supports recovery, accountability, and successful reentry.
Behavioral Health & Treatment Services
The foundation of all New Legacy programs.
As a licensed Behavioral Health Services Organization, we provide addiction treatment and mental health support that guide every stage of recovery and reentry.
Residential–Transitional Treatment Program
Structured residential–transitional placement for men enrolled in addiction treatment.
Residential support is integrated into clinical care and accountability and is not available outside of treatment.
Jeremiah Project
Hands-on vocational training for individuals participating in New Legacy programs.
Participants gain job skills, credentials, and pathways to sustainable employment.
Food for Life
Culinary training for individuals building job skills, confidence, and work readiness while reinforcing structure and accountability.
Evening Reporting Center (ERC)
A structured program for court-ordered male youth referred through the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, focused on accountability, education, and mentorship.
Residential–transitional services are available only to enrolled patients and are not offered as standalone housing.
Support the Mission
Your Support Builds Stability, Not Just Hope
When you give, you’re funding real treatment, training, and housing—spaces where men rebuild their lives with guidance and purpose.
Donations can be made online or by check, ensuring that every gift goes directly toward treatment and training that break the cycle of recidivism.
Checks may be mailed to:
New Legacy Reentry Corporation
1115 Garvin Place
Louisville, KY 40203
Join the Work of Restoration
Second chances build stronger families, safer streets, and a more compassionate city. Be part of Louisville’s movement to break the cycle—through giving, volunteering, and sharing the story of hope.