Creating Pathways To Stronger Communities
Providing education, support, and harm reduction initiatives to help people affected by the criminal justice system build fulfilling lives and strengthen communities.
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Our Mission and Impact
At After Orange, we’re committed to providing education, support, and harm reduction resources that help people impacted by incarceration rebuild their lives, reconnect with their communities, and thrive beyond the system.
Education
Providing vocational training, life skills, and educational resources to build pathways to success.
Support
Creating a community of understanding, resources, and guidance for successful reintegration.
Harm Reduction
Implementing evidence-based approaches to reduce recidivism and promote well-being.
Our Programs
Through our innovative programs, we provide practical tools and support for successful reintegration.
Planning For Success
Our flagship curriculum delivered in partnership with the Salvation Army's residency program in Las Vegas, providing essential skills for successful reintegration.
Educational Initiatives
Comprehensive educational resources and vocational training to build skills and create opportunities for meaningful employment.
More About Our Work
Real stories of transformation, hope, and new beginnings.
ABOUT AFTER ORANGE
How After Orange Began
Cassandra Hein founded After Orange after witnessing firsthand what happens when people are released from prison with nowhere to go.
During the ten years her sister Jamie was incarcerated at Florence McClure Correctional Facility in Las Vegas, Cassandra began documenting the reentry experience, primarily for women, as they tried to navigate life after incarceration. Through her sister’s journey, she saw the profound impact of isolation, depression, and the system’s indifference.
In Nevada, hundreds of people remain behind bars even after serving their time, simply because they have no safe place to go. The shortage of transitional housing, especially for women, is not just a gap in services - it’s a crisis. One that affects lives, families, communities, and public resources every single day.
After documenting many stories of people returning to the same environments that led to their incarceration, Cassandra realized something had to change. She partnered with local organizations and community members to open After Orange Transitional Housing, two homes designed to provide structure, support, and dignity to those reentering society.
Although both homes eventually had to close due to licensing and regulatory barriers, Cassandra and the After Orange team continue to support programs that address housing needs for individuals impacted by the justice system, as well as those transitioning out of homelessness or street life.
This work is deeply personal. It is rooted in love, lived experience, and a firm belief that no one is disposable. After Orange exists to promote a culture of hope, accountability, and lasting transformation because everyone deserves a real second chance.
This work is deeply personal. It is rooted in love, lived experience, and a firm belief that no one is disposable.
Cassandra Hein, President
