Email Address
mary@o-ut.org
Phone Number
206-601-1823
Our Location
809 Legion Way SE STE 308 Olympia WA 98501
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Empowering Lives Through Real Change
The OUT Impact Coalition (OIC), based in Olympia, WA, help people create real change through evidence-based rehabilitation. Founded by Chris and Ginny Burton—who bring lived experience—OIC closes systemic gaps and equips participants with tools for sustainable independence.
Our Separation, Services, Accountability (SSA) model reduces violence and drug use, fostering community safety, family reunification, abstinence-based recovery, and rebuilt lives.
Our Approach
OIC’s holistic 10-module O-UT curriculum, led by facilitators with lived experience, drives intentional behavior change, addressing root causes, not symptoms. Our village approach builds supportive communities, empowering self-sufficiency. We’re instructors, not gatekeepers, aiming to work ourselves out of a job.
In-Prison Programming:
At Olympic Correction Center, our 6-month cohorts, each with 25 participants, teach self-sufficiency via not mandatory classes, alumni-led advisory boards, service projects, and public speaking. Alumni support continues twice-monthly post-graduation.
Community Cohorts:
We offer in-person and remote programs nationally.
Holistic Support:
We aid credit-building, financial growth, and homeownership.
Community Partners:
Bi-annual events connect students with employers, educators, unions, mentors, and housing providers.
Public Speaking:
We train speakers, aiming for a paid speaking bureau for graduates.
Case Management:
Pre/post-release support for education, employment, housing, FAFSA, and resume building.
Entrepreneurship:
We connect graduates with mentors for business ventures. OIC hires from our student base, with staff trained under Ginny Burton.
Our Core Values
Personal Ownership
Honest Transparency
Willingness
Growth Through Discomfort
Work Ethic
Resilience
Authentic Development
Courageous Feedback
Real Compassion
Quality Relationships
Service-Centered Mindset
Community Strength
Our Vision
OIC aims for a self-sustaining model via social enterprises. Within two years, we’ll open a residential facility staffed by trained prison graduates, offering O-UT programming, nutrition, exercise, and workforce training.
Why We Exist
OIC, born from Chris and Ginny’s vision, fosters independence through education. Our SSA model promotes accountability and service, breaking cycles of incarceration globally. Join us to transform lives.
Meet Our
Staff and volunteers
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Ginny Burton
Founder and Principal
Ginny leads both OIC and O-UT
Marymorgan Vegdahl-Crowell
Director of Programs
Marymorgan runs day to day operations: program, community, and students.