The Last Mile’s 2024 Annual Report March 14, 2025 Dear Friends and Supporters, I am proud to present The Last Mile’s 2024 Annual Report, highlighting the remarkable achievements of our organization over the past year and setting the stage for an even more impactful future. This year has been full of growth, innovation, and positive organizational change. In early 2024, we launched our Web Development Program in partnership with the Pennsylvania and Rhode Island Departments of Corrections, marking our entry into these two states. Closer to home, we opened three new classrooms in California, and launched Introduction to Game Programming in Alameda County’s Juvenile Justice Center, furthering our mission to empower justice-impacted individuals through education and training. Our impact in 2024 speaks volumes about the transformative power of our programs. We served 451 students across 16 facilities, with an average daily enrollment of 310 participants. Our alumni’s achievements exemplify the effectiveness of TLM’s holistic approach: 75% of those who have been released for six months or more have secured employment, and our recidivism rate remains at less than 5%. These successes highlight how our work breaks the cycle of incarceration and fosters long-term societal contributions. As part of our evolution, The Last Mile is proud to announce the launch of Social Enterprises, providing meaningful entry-level job opportunities for alumni reentering society. These initiatives create a direct pathway from classroom to career, offering alumni the support and resources needed to thrive. Additionally, we are thrilled to unveil plans for Joint Ventures—programs that will provide industry-level wages to individuals working within prison facilities, bridging the gap between skill-building and financial empowerment. Download the 2024 Annual Report Looking ahead, 2025 promises continued growth and innovation. We are preparing to open classrooms in Connecticut, Georgia, New York, Ohio, and Maine while expanding our presence in California. New programs, including Project Management, Enterprise Sales, and Entrepreneurship, are scheduled to launch, ensuring our curriculum remains industry-relevant and impactful. Our radio show, The Last Mile Radio on SiriusXM, achieved new heights in 2024, surpassing 60 episodes. This platform continues to amplify the voices of justice-impacted individuals and share their stories of resilience and transformation. Across the organization, we reached a significant milestone of growing to over 50 employees, with new positions and departments created to support our expanding programs. 65%+ of our employees are system impacted. This growth reflects our commitment to building an organization that sustains our mission and scales our impact.As I reflect on 2024, I am inspired by the progress we’ve made and the foundation we’ve built for the future. The growth of TLM classrooms, the introduction of innovative curricula, and the unwavering support from our partners and community members fuel our optimism for what lies ahead. With your continued support, we will carry forward our mission to shift narratives, influence policies, and create meaningful opportunities for justice-impacted communities across the nation. We invite you to stay connected with us as we embark on this next phase of growth and transformation in 2025. Together, we will continue to drive change and make a lasting impact. With gratitude, Kevin McCracken, Executive Director Download the 2024 Annual Report Subscribe to The Last Mile Marker, a newsletter offering in-depth insights, critical updates, and inspiring stories on criminal justice reform and second chances.