Magcor

09/04/2026

“I am still a work in progress, and I believe everyone is always a work in progress.”

After 33 years of incarceration, his story is one of accountability, growth, faith, and the decision to become a better person.
He openly acknowledges that he once made choices that led him down a destructive path. However, through the grace of God, he began to recognize that his past did not have to define the person he would become.

“God saw someone worth saving and began working to change me. God saw fit to change me, my heart, and my life.”
Working with MAGCOR has given him the opportunity to build a peaceful and productive routine while learning valuable skills.
Over the years, he has learned printing, padding, bookbinding, inventory management, press operations, work order preparation, and quoting. Along the way, he gained more than technical knowledge. He developed responsibility, discipline, confidence, and a desire to help others grow.

Today, he uses his experience to mentor younger men morally, mentally, and spiritually. He encourages them to use their time wisely, take advantage of opportunities to learn, and begin making changes before returning home.

“We are here to help one another grow, and at the end of the day, that is what matters most.”
Change begins with a choice. It is strengthened through faith, learning, accountability, and the willingness to keep growing one day at a time.

09/03/2026

This is what skills building looks like.

Inside the MAGCOR Print Shop, Mo is learning how to operate specialized printing equipment, understand each step of the production process, solve problems, and complete work with precision.

These are more than daily tasks. They are transferable skills that build confidence, technical knowledge, and experience that can help create opportunities for the future.

Mo’s story is one of transformation, rehabilitation, and personal growth. We are proud of the work he has put into learning and building a stronger future for himself.

When we invest in people, we invest in safer communities, stronger families, and better futures.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Welcome inside the MAGCOR Print Shop!

Over the next two weeks, we are taking you behind the scenes to meet some of the men who work in the shop, hear their stories, and show you what it is really like to work in a MAGCOR operation.

You will learn about the skills they are developing, the equipment they use, the products they create, and the impact these opportunities have on their confidence, work ethic, and plans for the future.

Follow along as we introduce you to the people, processes, and purpose behind the work.

08/29/2026

For someone preparing to come home, the small things can make a big difference.

Having the right clothes for a job interview, a first day of work, an appointment, or simply the first few days after release can help remove one more barrier during an already overwhelming transition.

That is why we are so grateful to the Central Mississippi 500 Continuum of Care for their recent donation to the MAGCOR Clothing Closet.

Our reentry team works to make sure individuals do not leave incarceration without support. From clothing and essential documents to employment preparation, housing connections, transportation assistance, and other basic needs, our goal is to help each person take that next step with a stronger foundation.

Donations like this help us continue that work.

Thank you to the Central Mississippi 500 Continuum of Care for believing in second chances and for helping us make sure the people we serve have what they need as they prepare for life after incarceration.

Pictured are Donta Jones, Cythina Young, Greg Riley, and Eric Beam.

A second chance is stronger when someone has the tools and support to make the most of it.

08/28/2026

A successful return home requires more than finding employment. It also requires knowing how to manage the income that employment provides.

Financial literacy classes help MAGCOR participants learn about budgeting, saving, credit, banking, financial decision making, and planning for future expenses.

These skills can help participants prepare for housing costs, transportation, family responsibilities, and the many financial decisions that come with rebuilding life after incarceration.

Financial education creates another layer of stability and independence.
What is one financial lesson you wish everyone learned before entering adulthood?

08/27/2026

🎉 REENTRY SHOUTOUT: ASHLEY ALLEN 🎉

We are excited to celebrate Ashley Allen and her Reentry Day!

This is a milestone worth celebrating. It represents a new beginning, new opportunities, and the chance to take everything learned along the way and use it to build a brighter future.

We are so proud of Ashley, and it has been an honor for the MAGCOR Reentry Team to walk alongside her throughout this journey.
Ashley, as you begin this next chapter, know that there is an entire team cheering for you. We are honored to have played a part in your journey and cannot wait to see what you accomplish next.

Congratulations on your Reentry Day, Ashley! Welcome home! ❤️

08/27/2026

🎉 REENTRY SHOUTOUT: JAMES SMITH 🎉

Congratulations to James Smith, who recently celebrated his Reentry Day!

While incarcerated, James worked in one of MAGCOR's operations shops, gaining work experience and preparing for the opportunities that would come after release.

As his Reentry Day approached, our team worked alongside James to help make that transition a little easier. We helped connect him with a halfway house, secure vital records, and provide clothing, food, and other essentials to help him begin this new chapter with a strong foundation.

Reentry does not end at the gate. Having the right support, resources, and people in your corner can make all the difference.

James, we are honored to walk this journey with you. We are proud of how far you have come and look forward to seeing where you go from here.

Congratulations, James, and welcome home! ❤️