About Our Organization
Alfrieda Hylton,
Founder & CEO
Ms. Alfrieda Hylton is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of John R. Lewis Reentry Reform Services, Ltd. Corporation, located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. With over 20 years of professional experience spanning law, federal government, the private sector, and education, Ms. Hylton leads with a deep commitment to equity, accountability, and community transformation. Her organization is dedicated to reducing systemic barriers faced by returning citizens by providing safe, sustainable, and dignified reentry support. Ms. Hylton’s work focuses on changing institutional practices and attitudes among employers, landlords, parole and probation offices, and housing officials, while simultaneously equipping individuals and families with the tools needed for long-term stability and success.
Ms. Hylton is equally committed to prevention and early intervention. She believes lasting change begins within the community, and she actively works to empower youth ages 10–19 and their families through education, mentorship, and collaborative support systems rooted in compassion. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Strayer University and has served as a Democratic Election Judge for the Prince George’s County Board of Elections since 2000. As Chairperson of the Returning Citizens Taskforce Group for Progressive Maryland, she collaborates with policymakers and community leaders to advance reforms that reduce recidivism and strengthen communities.
Shaped by her personal experience as a mother impacted by incarceration, Ms. Hylton brings both professional expertise and deep compassion to her work, earning trust as a leader in reentry reform and community empowerment.
About Us
John R. Lewis Reentry Reform Services (JRLRRS), Ltd. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving Prince George’s County, Maryland, and surrounding regions, committed to advancing equity, expanding opportunity, and creating meaningful second chances for returning citizens, at-risk and underprivileged youth, and families impacted by systemic barriers to education and economic mobility.
Founded by Alfrieda Hylton, JRLRRS provides community-based, trauma-informed programs designed to address the root causes of educational disruption, workforce instability, and reentry challenges. Our work centers on helping individuals rebuild their lives through access to stable housing and shelter, high school diploma and GED attainment, workforce development, mentorship, and comprehensive wraparound support services.
We equip those we serve with the skills and resources needed to succeed, including life skills training, financial literacy, leadership development, and career readiness, while fostering confidence, accountability, and long-term self-sufficiency. Through strong partnerships with local organizations, educators, and employers, we create clear pathways to education, employment, and economic mobility.
At JRLRRS, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our mission is not only to support individuals in overcoming barriers, but to strengthen families, reduce recidivism, and build safer, more resilient communities.
Our Commitment
At John R. Lewis Reentry Reform Services, Ltd., we are committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and responsible stewardship of all resources entrusted to us. As our programs expand, we implement data-driven strategies to track outcomes, evaluate performance, and measure impact to ensure our services are effective, equitable, and responsive to community needs.
We prioritize transparency, accountability, and evidence-informed practices to continuously refine and strengthen our programs. By monitoring key indicators such as educational attainment, employment outcomes, housing stability, and recidivism reduction, we ensure that our efforts produce meaningful, measurable, and lasting change.
Our Logo Story
Our original logo holds deep meaning for our organization, as it was thoughtfully created by a high student mentored by our founder, Alfrieda Hylton. It stands as a powerful reflection of our mission and the lives we are committed to uplifting.
The design symbolizes family, love, and community and core values that guide our work every day. It represents the belief that no matter how heavy one’s past may be, including experiences such as incarceration, a new beginning is always possible.
More than just an image, our logo is a reminder that people are not defined by their past circumstances. It reflects our commitment to second chances, restoration, and the transformative power of support, connection, and opportunity. At John R. Lewis Reentry Reform Services, Ltd., we believe that when communities come together with compassion and purpose, individuals can rebuild, thrive, and create a better future.
Partners
We’re proud to partner with local organizations, agencies, and community leaders who believe in second chances and stronger families. Together, we connect returning citizens and their loved ones to real resources, housing support, education pathways, workforce opportunities, mentorship, and safe spaces for youth, so families can rebuild with dignity and momentum.
Thank you to our partners for showing up for Maryland communities and helping our neighbors move forward.
