About Hang Time
In December 2014, Charlie Grady founded Hang Time, igniting a grassroots movement to empower and reintegrate ex-offenders back into society. Focused on individuals impacted by gang/group violence and those suffering from Post-Traumatic & Present Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to urban gun violence, Hang Time has grown into a vital community resource. It began with a diverse team, including a federal prosecutor, a local police officer, ex-offenders, and social service workers, all united to brainstorm successful reintegration strategies. This collaborative effort has blossomed into the transformative community program known as Hang Time™.
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
Over 4,000 attendees serviced/meals provided
%
of attendees have NOT recidivated
people connected to jobs or assisted with navigating social services
CT police mentors
OUR MISSION
Hang Time is a grassroots social justice program founded in 2014 that provides holistic community support and social service navigation to returning citizens and their families. The mission of Hang Time is to reduce the level of violence in Connecticut communities and recidivism among returning citizens through individual empowerment, community engagement and building connections.
MEET THE STAFF
CEO & Founder of Hang Time
Michele Litt
Executive Director
Gordon Lyde
Sr. Program Manager/ CHOICES Director
Samaris Rose
Sr. Program Manager,
Her Time
Brent Aiken
Data & Social Media Manager
EMPOWERING PROGRAMS
HANG TIME
Hang Time is a transformative program that brings together ex-offenders, community leaders, and legal professionals in an unlikely brotherhood and sisterhood focused around empowering returning citizens.
Hang Time is a transformative program that brings together ex-offenders, community leaders, and legal professionals in an unlikely brotherhood and sisterhood focused around empowering returning citizens.
HER TIME
Her Time provides a safe space for women affected by trauma to find support, resources, and empowerment through shared experiences and educational workshops. Partnering with The Center for Family Justice, Her Time is a beacon of hope and recovery.
Her Time provides a safe space for women affected by trauma to find support, resources, and empowerment through shared experiences and educational workshops. Partnering with The Center for Family Justice, Her Time is a beacon of hope and recovery.
HANG TIME MOBILE
Experience transformative travel with Hang Time Mobile. Every Saturday, we explore new horizons, bringing together youth, police, and community members for educational trips that bridge gaps and expand perspectives.
Experience transformative travel with Hang Time Mobile. Every Saturday, we explore new horizons, bringing together youth, police, and community members for educational trips that bridge gaps and expand perspectives.
CHOICES
Choices is a youth violence prevention and mentorship program that offers guidance to help individuals make positive life choices.
Choices is a youth violence prevention and mentorship program that offers guidance to help individuals make positive life choices.