Our Programs
Through our core programs, we provide holistic, wrap-around support to individuals in search of positive change.
Reduction in annual incarceration costs of $4,950,000 over a two-year evaluation of our work
Studies showed a six-fold ROI of $6.85 for each dollar invested in Connections to Success services over a three-year evaluation of our work.
74% of participants secure employment shortly after completing the program.
70% of participants are still employed nine months after getting a job.
The Pathways to Success program reduces costs to taxpayers through lower reliance on the court system, Medicaid, foster care, and prison services.
Within six months of starting work, 82% of graduates experience an increase in earnings.
The average cost of all annual program services is $2,025,000 over a two-year evaluation of our work.
Program alumni are improving their credit, building emergency savings, and reducing personal debt.
Pathways to Success graduates contribute to an increase in annual tax revenue of $1,434,430 over a two-year evaluation of our work.
84% of participants report reduced conflict in co-parenting relationships after going through the Pathways to Success program.
The recidivism rate for program graduates is just 14% – and drops to 8% among those in the mentoring program, compared to the 44% national average.
Setting People
up for Success.
At the heart of our mission is the belief that with the right tools and encouragement, everyone has the potential to succeed and thrive. Our programs are designed to meet people where they are and walk alongside them toward the future they aspire to, offering the full range of support and services needed to start a new chapter in life. At Connections to Success, individuals can gain restored relationships, economic independence, and a sense of belonging – for life. And we do all this in an environment where people feel welcomed, supported, and treated like family. We’re all about life transformation, and we are here to walk each step of the way with our participants. That’s why we never close a file – we’re in it for the long haul.
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It’s always been a passion of mine to be a coach, to give back anything I have and to keep people connected to success.
– David (Connections to Success Alumni)
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Connections to Success helped me see a future I didn’t think I deserved. Now I’m building that future and helping others build theirs.
– Haley (Connections to Success Alumni)
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I learned that I can’t control every event in my life, but I can control my response. And that lesson changed everything.
– Joseph (Connections to Success Alumni)
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Once I learned how to believe in myself, everything opened up. Connections to Success helped me see that I could build a new future.
– Mordekay (Connections to Success Alumni)
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I went from feeling broken to feeling unstoppable. Sometimes all you need is someone to believe in you until you can believe in yourself.
– Tina (Connections to Success Alumni)
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I refuse to let my past define me. The personal and professional development training taught me skills, but also taught me to believe in myself. And that changed everything.
– Wanekii (Connections to Success Alumni)
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It’s More than a Program, It’s a Pathway.
Pathways to Success offers a holistic approach to career readiness that empowers participants to create meaningful, lasting change. This includes personal and professional development training, life transformation coaching, employer connections, and ongoing mentoring, all designed to build confidence and skills. Through Pathways to Success, individuals gain hope, connections, and a family… for life.
Igniting Careers.
Transforming Futures.
Through Dress for Success Midwest and Dress for Success Kansas City (Keisha’s Closet), we provide women with free personal shopping, styling, and professional attire for interviews and jobs. Feeling good about your appearance builds confidence, helping women feel prepared, polished, and poised as they make their way towards meaningful employment. We also host monthly Professional Women’s Groups, offering not just a network of support, but a sisterhood for life.
Where Connection Creates Change
Every participant’s journey is different, but they all start with one thing: being ready for a change. At Connections to Success, we walk alongside individuals eager to rebuild and reclaim their futures. From earning a living wage to becoming leaders in the community, our alumni are proof that lasting transformation is possible. Their stories remind us why this work matters and inspire us to keep going.
Impacting Communities Through Positive Change.
Studies showed a six-fold ROI of $6.85 for each dollar invested in Connections to Success services over a three-year evaluation of our work.