Daystar Television Network recently donated $300,000 to the Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative (T.O.R.I.) following a special program the network aired featuring the initiative.
After recognizing that many former prison inmates were struggling to reenter their communities upon release from prison, Bishop T.D. Jakes decided to create an after-care program to address this issue, and T.O.R.I. was born.
The program focuses on both male and female ex-offenders, either on probation or parole, that may be experiencing hopelessness, lack of support, unemployment, psychological, social, mental, and medical and/or substance abuse issues. T.O.R.I.’s vision is to help these individuals overcome their issues and succeed in all areas of life.
Since its beginning in January 2005, T.O.R.I. has served over 10,000 male and female adults across the state of Texas.
“We are blessed and thankful to say that Daystar viewers from around the world have responded admirably to a request to fund the Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative,” says Marcus Lamb, President and CEO of Daystar Television Network. “Because of this, Daystar was able to donate $300,000 towards this very worthy cause.”
To learn more about T.O.R.I. and to watch the special program Daystar aired featuring the initiative, visit Daystar.com/TORI.
Partners and viewers, thank you for your generous donations to help fund the Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative. You are truly making a difference in the lives of countless individuals! If you’d like to continue donating towards this or other worthwhile causes, click on the “Give Now” button to be taken to our secure online giving page. Thanks again for your support!