Determination, Incorporated

Helping people
behind bars
grow businesses

Determination, Incorporated is a 501C3 nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO.

OUR MISSION: We empower formerly incarcerated people to seize employment and entrepreneurial opportunity in residential construction and are building a community of formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs with service-based businesses that are supporting one another on their reentry and entrepreneurial journeys.

OUR VISION: That formerly incarcerated people, by starting viable, hiring businesses, will help to solve the problem of recidivism and ultimately end mass incarceration.

Check out our 2021 Impact Report.

What we do

Back to Business

Our in-prison workshop prepares returning citizens with a business and action plan so they can hit the ground running upon release.

Be the boss

In our business support group formerly incarcerated people receive the knowledge and guidance they need to succeed as entrepreneurs.

Rise Up, Get Started

Second chance entrepreneurs complete a business plan and save money to put toward their endeavor. After saving $300, we triple their savings and help them grow their business.