Welcome to Project RETURN Helping men and women leaving prison make a positive and permanent return to our community. The Story of Project RETURN Project RETURN is the direct result of ex-offenders challenging  the community to curtail the terrible rate of recidivism in Milwaukee.  In 1980, Cross Lutheran Church, responding to that challenge and the challenge of the Gospel, invited Wisconsin Correctional Service, the Benedict Center, ex-offenders and corrections personnel to take part in a 14 month study of the Wisconsin Corrections system.  The results of the study identified gaps in the community of services offered to returning ex-offenders.  Many returnees found themselves without employment, family and friends.  Many are blocked from meaningful employment by lack of training or experience or by prejudice. Project RETURN was incorporated on October 16, 1981, sponsored by Church, Inc., an ecumenical coalition of 15 inner-city churches and  13 community organizations.  Through twenty-plus years, Project RETURN has walked with  ex-offenders, assisting with employment, housing, as well as any specific needs from our clients.  Together, the clients, staff and volunteers of Project RETURN have indeed changed each others' lives. Cick here to read a recent Milw Journal Article about Project RETURN   Project Return 2821 N. 4th St., Suite 202 Milwaukee, WI 53212 Phone:   414-374-8029 Fax:  414-374-8033 Home | Contact | Mission  | Programs | Newsletter | Directors | Advisors