Dondino Melchiorre
Vice President
Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Responsibilities: I work closely with the Board of Directors and the President of Hand Up Ministries to define the mission of the organization.
The policies and procedures are developed, planned, and enforced to ensure that the nonprofit can achieve its goals.
My management as Vice President helps ensure that all mission objectives are met.
I have been working with Hand Up Ministries, Inc. for over 10 years. It is a wonderful nonprofit offering a Hand Up and not a Hand Out.
Our motto: "Help us end the revolving door of incarceration and homelessness—one home, one job, one second chance at a time."
(702) 688-3165
Our Mission
Help us end the revolving door of incarceration and homelessness one home, one job, one second chance at a time. As inmates near the end of their sentence, we help create a personalized reentry plan, including:
- Housing
- Employment
- Education
- Substance abuse recovery
- Faith-based mentorship
- Ongoing aftercare and support
What We Offer
- 300 Beds (Men’s Transitional Housing)
- Faith-Based Programs
- OKARR-Certified Level 2 Recovery Residence
- Support for MAT Participants
- Sex Offender Housing (Faith-Based Approach)
- Reentry Population Focus
Strategic Partnerships
We proudly work alongside:
- Oklahoma City Police Department
- Sheriff Tommie Johnson III, Oklahoma County
- Oklahoma Department of Corrections
- Oklahoma Pardon & Parole Board
- OKARR – Oklahoma Alliance for Recovery Residences
