HOME ABOUT DISMAS » WHAT OTHERS SAY » CAREERS NEWS » PARTNERSHIPS CONTACT 1 2 3 4 5 Restoring Lives, Restoring Families, Restoring Communities Healing The Human Spirit For More Than 50 Years Dismas Charities gives men and women releasing from state and federal incarceration the skills and motivation to re-enter society as contributing members. The work of Dismas is to end the cycle of victimization and to heal the human spirit. Dismas Charities is a not-for-profit company serving communities nationwide. In New Mexico and Tennessee, it is known as Diersen Charities. Our Founder A Catholic priest of The Archdiocese of Louisville, Father William Diersen founded Dismas Charities more than fifty years ago with the help of volunteers from The Knights of Columbus. Father Diersen was a man of courage, determination and Christian virtue who served the world by living the Beatitudes. Because he saw a need to help those leaving incarceration, he started Dismas House named for the Repentant Thief crucified with Jesus. At first it served only fifteen men, but because of his inspiration and vision Dismas House grew into Dismas Charities with centers of service throughout the country. Father Diersen’s spirit continues to guide Dismas helping all involved commit themselves to healing the human spirit. Fifty Years Of Healing The Human Spirit This video commemorates 5 decades of Dismas Charities. LATEST NEWS Dismas Charities, The Community With Immunity! To recognize staff who made the commitment to fully vaccinate for the purpose of creating a Community with Immunity, Dismas Charities President CEO Raymond J. Weis announced a lottery worth a total of $9,000. On July 5th, Weis pulled the names of three actively employed members of Dismas Charities who have been fully vaccinated. Hattiesburg […] Please Remember Those Who Gave All Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day, honors those who have died in the nation’s wars. It originated in the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. Since 1868 Memorial Day has recognized those who worked to keep this country free by “decorating the graves of […] From the Dismas Charities Family To Yours, Happy Easter! DISMAS IS DRIVEN BY ITS VALUES & BELIEFS ACCOUNTABILITY DIVERSITY HEALING INTEGRITY RESPECT STEWARDSHIP