About Us
BRIE’S Way is a collaborative storefront training center where Justice-Involved Individuals (JIIs) can access workshops in entrepreneurship, computer literacy, photography, videography and Justice 4 Housing’s innovative Hands On Defense (HOD) Trainings.
The transformative program has a state-of-the-art A/V system, desktop computers and an interactive viewing screen for educators. Our education center supports remote and in person learning.
The Space
In Memory of Brianna "Brie" Hardy
BRIE'S Way is named in loving memory of Brianna "Brie" Hardy, the daughter of our Founder and Executive Director.
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"I consider myself a survivor of incarceration. The worst fear of every mom in prison is something bad happening to their child. Every night I prayed for the safety of my children. When I was taken from my home and placed into a Federal Prison, Brie was only 18 and just going into college. She had to leave college and get a job to sustain our household. In fact, she juggled two jobs, delivering for Amazon and working at a temp agency, up until the night before she was taken from me. I can still hear her words to me then, 'Mom, I got a permanent job. It's in Newton at a Law Firm, and Mom, they love me! They are teaching me how to be an administrative assistant!' When I went to prison, Brianna had to grow up overnight. No 18 year old should have to maintain a household, pay a mortgage and cover the costs that come with owning a home. Yet, Brie was able to maintain our household until she was tragically taken from us.
She was mature in every way. I was so proud of her. She is one of the catalysts that drives our work at BRIE'S Way. Brie is why homeownership is so important to me. Having a loving home, a place to lay your head and heal from past trauma and the unaddressed trauma from incarceration, is key to a successful reentry. Brie was able to save my home and her legacy will be ensuring that every survivor of incarceration has the skills and training to successfully and safely come home."
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Leslie Credle, Mother, Founder & Co-Director of BRIE'S Way