The Dannon Project

The Dannon Project is a nonprofit organization in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, serving unemployed or underemployed at-risk youth and returning citizens. Its occupational training fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Food Service Training, Medical Assistant, and Patient Care Technician. The organization combines short-term training and certifications with job placement and re-entry case management. Its intensive case-management system and referral network support people before and after release, addressing employment, housing, medical services, and positive social connections. The Dannon Project works with industries to align employment with participants’ interests and skills. Its broader mission focuses on helping returning citizens and at-risk youth become productive members of their communities, while supporting families and strengthening community reentry. The organization operates programs intended to interrupt recidivism and assist participants in remaining connected to Alabama and South Carolina communities.