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New Person Ministries

Reading, PA

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317 N 6th StReading, PA 19601

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Summary

New Person Ministries is a Christ-centered organization in Reading, PA, providing housing, social services, and spiritual guidance to men transitioning from incarceration. With locations in Berks and Lancaster counties, they have served over 750 men since their founding more than 20 years ago. Learn more about their mission.

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New Person Ministries (NPM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping men reintegrate into society after incarceration, including those with Megan's Law convictions. Founded over 20 years ago, NPM operates in Berks and Lancaster counties, offering a 4-6 month residential program that serves as a pathway from prison to independent living. As of 2025, they have supported more than 750 men. [More history](https://newpersonministries.org/m

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New Person Ministries in Reading, PA, offers a Christ-centered environment focused on supporting men transitioning from incarceration through housing, spiritual guidance, and life skills training. First-time visitors might notice a welcoming approach to personal growth and reintegration, with an emphasis on community and second chances.

Pros

  • Provides transitional housing and social services for men reentering society after incarceration
  • Offers a structured 4-6 month residential program with spiritual formation and life skills training
  • Serves individuals with Megan's Law convictions through dedicated facilities
  • Has supported over 750 men since its founding more than 20 years ago
  • Includes community spaces and employment assistance as part of its services

Cons

  • Website contact information includes multiple personal email addresses rather than a centralized contact system
  • Some visitor feedback indicates potential challenges with clear expectations and facility conditions
  • Limited public details about specific program schedules or service times on the website
  • No explicit information about accessibility features for visitors with disabilities
  • Facility conditions have been described as potentially substandard in some accounts

Reviews from around the web

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  • Andrew Lutza year ago

    New persons ministry is an inspirational setting for reentry offenders. The executive director the programs manager, and the resident assistant are very friendly and willing to assist people. If they don't know something, they'll reach out to someone who does know it. They are also a very forgiving ministry, where they've taken in the same inmates over and over again, giving them second and third chances. The founder was a very kind hearted chaplain who is trying to fill the need of a gap in our society for housing and forgiveness. The volunteers that come in to do bible studies come from a various different backgrounds. They are well versed in their knowledge and are very kind hearted. The church that the residents go to is also a very kind and loving environment. We're an ex offender feels comfortable. They also have a variety of other talents of helping people find treatment when needed and work, with people that have multiple different types of disabilities. Whether mental health issues or physical issues, they're always willing to work with people. Overall, this is probably the best re entry situation for someone coming out of incarceration.

  • James O'Brien3 years ago

    Was a great new start for me. The path I was on before was a very dark one. The community and staff at NPM are great. I still stay in touch with them today. If you need to find God and recovery today, this would surely be a great place, too start. God bless you all. Jim O'Brien

  • Jayson Gard4 years ago

    I am a resident of NPC in Lancaster. I'm being singled out because I'm an introvert. I've addressed any problems with administration before they knew it was a problem but yet was still given write-ups. I'm even living in a building that would not pass inspection. This organization says it's Christian, but it is not with its policies. Also there was no paperwork that said what expectations were when I arrived. I've asked for it and still haven't received it. Anything I signed in jail would be taken as signed under duress.

  • Domonic Guerrisi4 years ago

    I've been through the lancaster program 3 times, no matter what I was struggling with the guys there were always willing to help; I've butted heads with alot of people there but they never held it against me and still helped me to be the best I can be and achieve the goals I had for myself.

  • B Margolis4 years ago

    NPC Alumni, John Rush believed in me. Gave me the opportunity to better my life. I miss the guys at 317. Gary and way too many names to remember. 2010-2012

  • Gordon Diem7 years ago

    This is a transitional housing program for persons leaving prison with a Megans Law conviction. Two residential programs in Reading PA and one in Lancaster PA.

  • Vincent Green8 years ago

    N.P.C. has changed my whole life. Words cannot describe how greatful I am for N.PC.

  • Latanya Long9 years ago

    Worst place anyone can go to start there life over and the staff has it against black people dont care about them all they care about is filling up the beds

  • Dennis Morgan6 years ago

    These are awesome people and doing the right thing to get people back on their feet

  • Dann Torrey7 years ago

    Great place for men to re-enter society.

  • Travis Bradley sr6 years ago

    Excellent place to find God and yourself

  • Greg Reaves7 years ago

    Great

Services and facilities

Services

  • Housing
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Daily Bible Studies
  • Social Services
  • Employment Assistance
  • Life Skills Training
  • Parole Support
  • Alumni Activities
  • Transitional Housing For Megan'S Law Offenders

Facilities

  • Residential Housing
  • Community Spaces

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