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Progress House asks Lynnwood for $372,000 to sustain jail reentry "Change" program; council weighs short-term support
Summary
Progress House Association presented the Change reentry program that began in Lynnwood jails in January, described immediate outcomes and asked the council to fund operations through mid‑2026 (estimated $372,000) while state and federal support is pursued. Council members signaled strong interest but did not make a funding decision.
Lynnwood — Progress House Association asked Lynnwood council for near-term funding to sustain a reentry program operating in Lynnwood’s jail and court, saying the program has quickly enrolled dozens of participants and that losing the team now would erase recent gains.
What they presented: Cynthia Frederick, Progress House CEO, and Change program director Trina Kenny described a peer‑led reentry model that starts inside the jail and follows participants after release. The group said the program provides case-management, housing connections, enrollment in medication-assisted treatment where appropriate, peer coaching and an alumni network to keep participants engaged.
Frederick said the…
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