Mentoring changes lives.

Around 70% of individuals detained in custody are reconvicted within two years of release.

M2W2 exists to change that.

In 2025:

107 individuals received mentorship in prison

61 individuals benefited from NOLA’s comprehensive approach, which included finding stable housing, securing employment, and reconnecting with families.

30 individuals received work experience at our Hidden Treasures Thrift Store

120 volunteers experienced firsthand the dignity and importance of walking with someone who had been affected by incarceration

“Those who are involved with and supported by M2W2 have among the lowest rates of recidivism among federal offenders.”

— Correctional officer at a Canadian federal prison

Who We Are

It started with one relationship. In the 1960s, Dick Simmons, an American pastor decided to visit a young man in prison who had been rejected by his family. That visit turned into a mentorship and eventually a prison ministry that reached 11 US states and an expansion into Canada. Today, Mentoring Toward Wholeness Together Association (M2W2) is a Canadian nonprofit organization based in Abbotsford that serves from Victoria to Kamloops and is a prison ministry program that has changed thousands of lives for the better.

Mission

Mentoring Towards Wholeness Together, those impacted by incarceration.

Vision

To transform the lives of individuals impacted by incarceration through Christian mentorship, resources, and opportunities.

FAQs

  • M2W2 stands for Mentoring Toward Wholeness Together.

  • We support people who are currently incarcerated or recently released, helping them reintegrate into society through practical support, mentorship, and connection to community.

  • By offering one-on-one mentorship, housing support, employment assistance, and emotional encouragement, M2W2 addresses the root causes of reoffending and provides tools for long-term success.

  • NOLA is our post-release support initiative that offers practical reintegration help, including housing, job placement, health support, and community connection.

  • M2W2 walks with individuals before and after release, offering holistic, long-term mentorship and practical reintegration support—not just spiritual encouragement.

  • M2W2 serves individuals in British Columbia, currently active in the Upper Fraser Valley and expanding toward Kamloops and Victoria.

  • You can volunteer as a mentor, support events, donate, or partner with us through your church, business, or organization.

  • Yes. M2W2 is a registered Canadian charity (#80777 7313 RR0001). All donations are tax-deductible. Receipts are issued for donations over $10.

  • Your donation supports prison mentorship, post-release support (NOLA), job training at our thrift store and workshop, volunteer training, and expansion to reach more people in need.

  • Yes! We provide training and ongoing support for volunteer mentors to ensure a meaningful, safe, and impactful experience.

  • It’s a social enterprise where individuals in our program gain real-world work experience, build confidence, and prepare for employment.

  • Participants often find stable housing, meaningful employment, healing from past trauma, and restored family relationships, showing dramatically lower recidivism rates.

  • Referrals can be made through correctional institutions, churches, or by contacting us directly through our website.

  • Your gift offers dignity, hope, and a second chance to individuals rebuilding their lives after prison. You become part of a transformational journey that changes lives and ultimately, communities.