HOME ABOUT DISMAS » WHAT OTHERS SAY » CAREERS NEWS » PARTNERSHIPS CONTACT You are here: Home / About Dismas / Our Mission Our Mission This video traces Dismas Charities last 50 years of service. Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of the Archdiocese of Louisville recorded the video below as a greeting to those attending the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Dismas Charities held in August 2014. His message of hope and encouragement is timeless. We believe that Healing the Human Spirit of individuals, changes communities and the world. This is our energy source for how we define, create and operate our re-entry centers. As our Founder, Father William Diersen inspired us: “It’s hard for somebody who’s failed to get up if you’re walking on top of them. You’d be surprised sometime if you reach down, give a helping hand, and maybe ask: ‘How’d you fall? How can I help? Well let’s try this again.’ ” We focus on healing that spirit through forgiveness and restoration and on partnering with communities where we have facilities. Through targeted programming, our residents become responsible, productive employees and taxpaying citizens helping local businesses and economies improve. Our services are needed now more than ever. Dismas solutions are an affordable option to incarceration and help return offenders to their families and communities more quickly and effectively. Fast Facts Centers of Service Programs and Services Leadership Values and Beliefs History Mission PREA 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