Bob Barker Foundation

12/08/2025

Join our FREE webinar!

Innovating Reentry: A Conversation on Policy, Technology and Leadership
📅 Tuesday, December 16, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM Eastern

Reentry is changing, and the Center for Employment Opportunities is helping lead that change. Join us for a one-hour conversation highlighting how policy, technology and leadership are expanding opportunities for people returning home. Hear quick spotlights on three CEO initiatives:

• LA County Fair Chance Ordinance with Dr. Genna Rimer
• AI Reentry Coach with Dane Worthington
• Emerging Leaders Program with Tamara Springs

Click below to register!
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04/12/2024

Dive into the complex issue of recidivism with us! Discover how understanding the cycle can lead to effective solutions. Read more here:

Recidivism is a deep problem in the United States. What is it, and what is Bob Barker Company doing about it?

11/09/2023

The Bob Barker Foundation and Bob Barker Company congratulate Dennis Gaddy for being honored with the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for completing over 4,000 hours of volunteer service. Dennis is a member of the Bob Barker Foundation Advisory Board and the Founder and Executive Director of Community Success Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to helping men and women transitioning from jail or prison, or who otherwise find themselves entangled in the criminal justice system. Learn more about Dennis and his incredible achievements: https://blog.bobbarker.com/a-lifetime-of-achievement-for-dennis-gaddy

10/26/2023

Join us for our third and final webinar of the year on Tuesday November 14, from 11am – 12pm: Importance of Prison-Based Programming & Nurturing Relationships with Correctional Staff.

We are excited about helping to equip Reentry organizations with valuable resources and we look forward to your participation. Scan the QR code or follow this link to register:

08/16/2023

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow, Thursday, August 17, from 11 a.m. to noon eastern, for a free webinar, titled "Returning Citizens and the Challenges of Substance Use Disorder: Stories of Resilience and Recidivism Reduction." Our Executive Director, Kurtis Taylor, will be your host along with Megan Peevey, a Certified Peer Support Training and Recovery Coach.

Follow this link to register and learn more: https://blog.bobbarker.com/foundation-webinar-challenges-of-reentry

07/26/2023

Registration is now open for Bob Barker Foundation’s next free webinar, Thursday, August 17, 11am-Noon: Returning Citizens and the Challenges of Substance Use Disorder.

We’ll discuss the stigma associated with incarceration and substance use disorders and how that negatively affects requests for reentry services. We’ll also explore the strength, perseverance, and resilience of people in the reentry population who face the challenges of substance use disorder. Register now:

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06/23/2023

We’ve added a new Resources page to our Foundation website to easily find recordings of our latest webinars along with links to help with research, studies and guidance. Check it out at https://www.bobbarkerfoundation.org/ and be sure to check back often as we’ll be adding additional webinars and resources throughout the year!

Together we can end recidivism Reducing recidivism is who we are at our core.We strive to reduce recidivism and forever change the lives of formerly incarcerated individuals, their families and communities. With your help and the help of our grantees, we can break the cycle of recidivism. What is re...

06/08/2023

We're excited to announce we hit a new milestone in May by supporting our 400th grantee organization! Since 2009, the Foundation has granted more than $8 million to organizations that work to reduce recidivism.

Lean about the amazing work of our grantees and how you can become involved:

The Bob Barker Foundation hit a new milestone this month, supporting its 400th grantee organization.

05/05/2023

The Bob Barker Foundation is humbled and grateful to be named the NC Department of Adult Corrections External Partner of the Year. The Foundation grants funds to hundreds of organizations throughout the US that work to reduce recidivism, including the Campbell University Second Chance Initiative in NC. We're thankful for the Department's continued efforts to provide resources for reentry, education and rehabilitation.

Pictured from left to right: Secretary of Adult Correction Todd Ishee; Chief of Staff to Gov. Roy Cooper Kristi Jones; Bob and Pat Barker, Company founders; Robert Barker, son and CEO; Nancy Johns, daughter and COO; Kurtis Taylor, Bob Barker Foundation director; and NCDAC Chief Deputy Secretary Brandeshawn Harris.

Photo credit: North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

05/02/2023

Join us this Thursday, May 4, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST, for a free virtual webinar on how Reentry Organizations can make their stories POWERFUL! Guest speaker Dr. Khalilah “KO” Olokunola will help you share insights and inspiration to align your mission with your message. Scan the QR code below or click the following link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/FghjEZbCvv

07/14/2021

The Bob Barker Foundation is proud to support Ground 40. They released a song and video about the participants in their program. Take a few minutes to listen. You won't be sorry!

https://youtu.be/gVnMUkohE1o

Helping men successfully transition back into the community Support Our Mission DONATE NOW Who WE ARE Ground 40 exists to provide practical and spiritual guidance to those transitioning back into the community. Founded on Psalms 40, we believe God is able and ready to help us in times of trouble, we...