Celebrating 50 Years of Service
With empathy, integrity, accountability, passion, and a belief that people can change, OAR has helped over 150,000 people to succeed after the justice system involvement.
About OAR
OAR is a local non-profit restorative justice organization
Mission: To rebuild lives and create a safer community with opportunities, alternatives, and resources for justice-involved individuals and their families
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4,757
total clients were served by OAR during the past fiscal year
146
community volunteers contributed 10,867 hours valued at over $298,84, or the equivalent of 5.2 full-time employees
1,432
clients participated in skills-based classes with 80% improving their self-sufficiency skills
119
post-release clients obtained employment
Meet Our Team
We are passionate about second chances and providing the Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources justice-involved community members need to be successful.
Grant Ehat
Retail Developer
Jemal Finney
CEO & Founder
Derwin Overton
OAR Executive Director
Joshua Cagney
COO
Testimonials
What Clients and Supporters Are Saying
Shashi & MArgaret Gupta
Joseph O. – OAR Client
Cecilia Healy - OAR Volunteer
Jamie M. - OAR Staff Member
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Fairfax County
OAR services in each area vary based on the community’s needs and the available resources. In Fairfax, OAR provides diversion programs, services for the incarcerated, post-release services, and family services.
Loudoun County
OAR services in each area vary based on the community’s needs and the available resources. In Loudoun, OAR provides services for the incarcerated, post-release services, and family services.
Prince William County
OAR services in each area vary based on the community’s needs and the available resources. In Prince William, OAR provides post-release services and family services.
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