Every day, someone comes home. We make sure they have a job and a place to live.
The Harriet Tubman Foundation for Safe Passage helps people returning from incarceration rebuild their lives in Seattle, Tacoma, and across Washington State, starting with employment and housing.
Our Mission
HTFFSP is a community-based organization dedicated to advancing equity, healing, and opportunity for historically marginalized and justice-impacted communities. We empower individuals through culturally responsive programs including art-based healing, mentorship, financial empowerment, and advocacy. Our work is grounded in real-life experience and community leadership, from organizing safety and support during the George Floyd protests to leading the development of Washington State’s Community Reinvestment Plan.
Serving Seattle, Tacoma, and communities across Washington State.
(253) 212-2264[email protected]1107 Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402Work and a home: the foundation for coming home
We help people returning from incarceration get back on their feet in Seattle, Tacoma, and across Washington, starting with the two things that matter most: a job and a place to live.
Employment
Career readiness, job connections, and work-based learning so people coming home can earn a steady paycheck and build a future.
Learn more →Housing
Help finding and keeping a safe, stable place to live, the foundation everything else is built on.
Learn more →Safe Passage
Our re-entry program in partnership with Re-establishing Hope, connecting people coming home with employment, housing, and one-on-one support.
Learn more →Re-entry support
Peer navigation, financial coaching, and direct assistance.
Technical Assistance
Grant writing, program guidance, and fiscal sponsorship for grassroots organizations.
Community Investment Planning
Policy and planning that reinvests in the communities most harmed.
Youth programs
Mentorship and programs for young people in our communities.
Conversation. Education. Action.
Difficult conversations
Anti-Black racism influences every aspect of American culture. We promote and facilitate conversations for safe passage into a world without racism.
Start a conversation →Education in organizing
Learn how to make real systemic change from an experienced organizer and social justice activist, using proven community organizing methods.
Meet Dr. Miller →Social participation & activism
We mobilize volunteers to make a real difference. See what's possible when an impassioned team focuses on change.
Volunteer with us →"We do what other people don't do. When they say no, we make a way. We don't give up. We don't judge. We help."
Dr. Jesse Miller, Founder & President
Is someone you care about coming home soon?
Whether it's a friend, a family member, or you, we can help with finding work, finding housing, and taking the next step. Fill out a short application on their behalf and our team will reach out.
Scan to apply from your phone, or share it with someone coming home.Common questions
How do I get help for someone coming home from prison in Washington?
Friends and family can apply on their behalf. Fill out our short application, call (253) 212-2264, or email [email protected]. Our team will reach out about employment, housing, and next steps.
What does the Harriet Tubman Foundation for Safe Passage do?
We help people returning home from incarceration successfully transition back into their communities. Our primary focus is employment and housing, through Safe Passage, our program in partnership with Re-establishing Hope. We also provide re-entry support, technical assistance for grassroots organizations, community investment planning, and youth programs.
Where do you provide services?
We serve Seattle, Tacoma, and communities across Washington State. Our office is at 1107 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402.
Who is eligible for re-entry support?
Our re-entry program serves people released from prison within the last 24 months. If you're not sure whether someone qualifies, apply or call us and we'll help you figure out the next step.
How can I support this work?
You can make a tax-deductible donation, volunteer, or ask your employer to match your gift through Benevity. HTFFSP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 82-4154435.
Help us make a way for someone today.
Your tax-deductible gift helps people coming home find work, find housing, and stay home for good.