Are you passionate about empowering communities and transforming lives? Look no further than the O-UT Impact Coalition, a nonprofit and small business dedicated to creating behavior change programs and sustainable enterprises that make a difference.
At OIC, we empower individuals to transform their lives and enrich Washington communities through intentional programs and dynamic partnerships. Founded by Ginny Burton, whose journey from incarceration inspires our mission, O-UT’s 26-week reentry program guides students to uncover deficits, stabilize critical areas, and thrive independently. Since 2022, we’ve served over 145 students, from Olympic Corrections Center to virtual cohorts, creating flourishing graduates who give back.
Empowering Programs: From Deficits to Independence
O-UT’s curriculum, delivered in cohorts of about 20, helps students identify challenges, build skills, and achieve self-reliance. Our 10 modules foster self-discovery, accountability, and service, with alumni returning as teaching assistants, leading resume workshops, and honing public speaking. They connect with mentors for entrepreneurial ventures, embodying our impact.
- Self-Discovery: Assessments reveal deficits, as Ben shared: “O-UT empowered me to change in ways I didn’t know were possible, because the questions afforded me the lens through which to deconstruct.”
- Accountability: Rigorous coursework builds ownership, with Tone Williams noting, “O-UT helped me understand the role I played in my life’s circumstances… I always had the power.”
- Service and Leadership: Alumni facilitate programs inside, mentoring peers and preparing for thriving futures.
Our outcomes—< 5% recidivism, 80–90% deficit improvement, and 100% stability in housing, employment, and recovery for engaged graduates—prove transformation works.
Meaningful Partnerships: Pathways to Success
O-UT partners with organizations Casa Joliska (Olympia) Olympia Sober Housing, like Revive (Spokane), Pioneer Human Services, BNW Construction (Thurston County), Work Force Development (state wide), Laborers’ Local 252, and ANEW (King County) to provide housing, job readiness, apprenticeships, and union jobs. These collaborations, activated after students stabilize, open doors to apartments, trade programs, and careers. Recovery Beyond and Peer Olympia offer social support, fostering community ties, as Ben aims to “reenter my community as a source of strength.” These partnerships ensure graduates flourish, strengthening Washington.
Join Our Movement: Build Thriving Communities
Despite the DOC’s May 2025 decision to redirect reentry funds, O-UT is committed to serving 180 students in 2025, expanding to Cedar Creek, launching webinars, and developing new programs. Your support fuels this mission.
- Donate: Fund transformation at o-ut.org/donate.
- Partner: Collaborate at ginny@o-ut.org.
- Advocate: Share our story to champion reentry.
Together, we empower students, engage communities, and create a thriving future for all.
O-UT is a woman-owned program dedicated to transformation. Join us in building vibrant communities.
