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Lewiston man Jay Bright, a former inmate, founded nonprofit Upwelling to help formerly incarcerated people rebuild lives through mentorship and gym access.
Jay Bright, a Lewiston man and former inmate, has launched a nonprofit called Upwelling to support formerly incarcerated individuals, using his own journey from addiction and imprisonment to recovery and purpose.
After serving time at Idaho’s Mountain View prison, where he earned trust and helped inmates connect with their children through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, Bright now focuses on reentry support, including providing gym memberships to promote physical and mental health.
He credits exercise and mentorship for his recovery and aims to reduce recidivism by fostering dignity and connection.
His efforts, recognized by prison staff and judges, reflect a commitment to second chances and community rebuilding.
El hombre de Lewiston, Jay Bright, un ex recluso, fundó la organización sin fines de lucro Upwelling para ayudar a las personas anteriormente encarceladas a reconstruir sus vidas a través de tutoría y acceso al gimnasio.