ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
Our goal is to disrupt the cycle of recidivism by empowering men during reentry. We provide them with new clothing and essential connections to help them prosper on their new journey.
HOW WE STARTED
In 2005, while volunteering with a church clothes closet and Kairos Prison Ministry, Mary Carter noticed men leaving prison were given almost nothing to begin their next chapter—it was a gap no one else was filling.
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So, she gathered friends in her living room and began collecting clothing—one man at a time. That simple act of compassion became One Man’s Treasure, now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving thousands of men annually.
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Mary’s vision was clear: if men could find work and reenter society with dignity, they could change the course of their lives. Today, her legacy lives on through the volunteers, partners, and supporters who make that mission a reality every day.
WHO WE HELP
Take a moment to imagine starting over. You’ve lived two lives: one before incarceration, and one inside. Now, you’re expected to build a third. When released, you have 3 things – a few dollars, a bus ticket and a change of used clothes – and you’ve been tasked with successfully reentering into society.
Where do you begin? Who will give you a second chance? How do you show the world who you are now?
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One Man’s Treasure is here to meet men at that critical first step—offering not just clothing, but dignity, support, and hope for a better path forward.
WHY WE EXIST
The journey after prison is filled with barriers. Men released from Texas state prisons often return to society with nothing more than a bus ticket, a few dollars, and a single change of used clothes. They face immediate challenges:
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Finding a job without appropriate attire
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Securing housing with limited support
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Reuniting with families after months to years of absence
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Understanding a society and technologies that have changed
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Without basic needs met, these men are at high risk of returning to prison. In Texas, recidivism rates range from 21% to over 44%, depending on the facility. Nationally, more than 67% of men are rearrested within three years of release.
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One Man’s Treasure provides a critical intervention at this turning point.
WHAT WE DO
We believe employment is the foundation of successful reentry. That’s why we provide each client with a FREE, personalized startup wardrobe to help them feel confident for interviews, work, and everyday life.
But we don’t stop there. We also connect clients to essential community-based resources for housing, transportation, food, healthcare, education, and more—ensuring each man gets the support he needs beyond clothing.
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What’s in a Free Startup Wardrobe?
Each man receives:
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Short- and long-sleeve shirts
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Pants and jeans
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Button-down shirt and tie
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Shoes or work boots
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New underwear and socks
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Seasonal gear like coats
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A hand-written message of hope
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A comprehensive resource guide
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Referrals:
We partner with chaplains, caseworkers, transition homes, and other nonprofits—including Texas Department of Criminal Justice Reentry Divisions—to identify eligible men.
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Application:
Men complete a simple application—either from prison or after release—sharing sizes, needs, and location. They can fill it out online, mail it in or call us directly!
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Delivery with Dignity:
Our volunteers create a custom startup wardrobe, and a male volunteer (called a “Shepherd”) hand-delivers it. During the visit, Shepherds also provide encouragement, a resource guide, and referrals. If a Shepherd isn’t available we will still get startup wardrobes to our clients either by drop-off or mail.
HOW IT WORKS
IMPACT THAT MATTERS
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24,000+ men served since 2005
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Now the go-to clothing resource for over 40 institutions
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Serving multiple counties in North and East Texas
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In 2023, saved the community millions in public costs on a budget under $500,000
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Our clients have a 9.5% recidivism rate, compared to Texas’ average of 21%–41%
OUR TEAM & LEADERSHIP
MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Alan Raines
Executive Director
Annette Jenkins
Director of Faith Based Initiatives
Sheree Jones
Administrative Assistant
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Leah Roppolo
Volunteer Coordinator & Inventory Speciallist
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tom Dooley
President
Alcon Laboratories, Inc, Retired
Matt Bomberger
Vice President
​Bresatech - SVP of Operations and Sales
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Christopher Plumlee
Treasurer​
Founder & President, Elevate Strategy Group
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John Arakelian
Director
​NCH Corporation, Retired
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Mary Brouillette
Director
​Brite Divinity School, TCU
Vice President, Retired
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Doug Defferari
Director
Sales and Marketing Executive, Retired
​Jim Dinsmore
Director
American Airlines, Retired
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Rusty Kennington
Director
Chief Information Officer, Denali Water Solutions
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David Johnson
Director
Institutional Equity Sales, Retired
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Margaret Mayo
Director​
Rockwall ISD, Retired
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Dr. Julius Smith
Director​​
CIO, Dallas Area Rapid Transit
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Eric Wilson
Director of Digital Delivery
​Precision Warehouse Design