Curtis Rodgers

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Curtis Rodgers is a veteran and motivated individual with perseverance and dedication. Curtis began to get into trouble at age 14. The passing of his mother and brother in 1974, sent him into a downward spiral causing him to enter the fast life that would eventually lead him to serve 31 years in prison. While in prison, Curtis assisted with the launch of the non-profit organization, The Black Prisoners Caucus, and is involved with this group today. His mission is to help men, women, veterans, and youth with re-entry to the community and prevent recidivism. Curtis started his own non-profit called B-Inside-Or-Out, which is a transitional service organization that provides employment and housing. Curtis started an arts and crafts business called Before & After Bars LLC, selling arts and crafts made by incarcerated individuals, and he has a group for producing music and events known as I’m About That Life. Curtis doesn't stop there, as he also sits on the Washington State Department of Commerce Supportive Housing Advisory Committee, and he is involved with the Civil Survival Project, The Clemency Project, and Helping Hands Re-Entry. Curtis is always looking for ways to help the incarcerated individuals he works with.