T.O.N.E. U.P. Inc
Justice Impacted. Community-Focused. Built for Change
From housing and healing to job readiness and legal advocacy, our reentry programs are designed by and for justice-impacted individuals.
About Us
T.O.N.E. U.P. Inc. is a nonprofit founded by individuals directly impacted by the justice system—people who understand the barriers to reentry because they’ve faced them head-on.
We exist to eliminate the obstacles that returning citizens encounter: unstable housing, job discrimination, limited access to resources, and the emotional weight of rebuilding a life. From pre-release planning to post-release support, we provide mentorship, job readiness, emergency housing assistance, legal education, and real community connection.
Our work goes beyond services—it’s about systems change. Through reentry support, civic engagement, and policy advocacy, we help individuals not only return home, but stay home and succeed. Whether you’ve been impacted by incarceration yourself or are navigating life after a loved one’s sentence, T.O.N.E. U.P. Inc is here with a clear path forward and a community ready to walk it with you.
Our Mission
TONE UP Inc. empowers justice-impacted individuals through holistic reentry support and inclusive civic engagement. We focus on character building, coaching, leadership development, mutual aid, and political education—bridging the gaps in traditional reentry services by centering the voices of those with lived experience. Our mission is to create safe, dignified, and empowering spaces where people can heal, grow, and lead.
Who We are
Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, T.O.N.E. U.P. Inc (Teaching Ourselves New Examples to Uplift People) is a non-profit organization driven by the expertise of justice-impacted Black and Brown community members. Our mission is to empower fellow justice-impacted individuals through holistic re-entry services and inclusive democracy engagement. By focusing on character building, coaching, leadership development, mutual aid, political education, and democracy engagement, we aim to bridge the gap in re-entry services that lack guidance from those with lived experience. We are committed to creating safe, dignified, and relatable spaces where justice-impacted people can thrive, heal, and lead.
Our services
Personal and Leadership Development
We offer personal development classes led by T.O.N.E. U.P. Inc mentors who have firsthand experience with the prison system. These classes are available in both one-on-one and group settings. Participants will learn and develop good character, self-awareness, and healthy relationship dynamics.
Networking and Community Building
Beyond personal support, T.O.N.E. U.P. Inc fosters community building through our Character In Motion (CIM) activities. These include volunteering and grassroots engagement that promote living out our core principles and building meaningful connections.
Mentorship
Our mentorship program provides one-on-one coaching focusing on essential life skills such as:
Time Management: Learning to effectively prioritize and manage time.
Goal Setting: Establishing and achieving personal and professional goals.
Financial Literacy: Understanding and managing finances responsibly.
Resume Creation: Crafting a professional resume to enhance employment prospects.
Healthy Living: Making informed choices about diet and lifestyle.
Resources
We connect participants with crucial material resources such as:
Employment Opportunities
Housing Solutions
Transportation Assistance
Food and Clothing
By addressing these fundamental needs, we aim to remove barriers to successful re-entry and support lasting change.
"We help brothers find their way back into the community in a dignified manner." -Antonio Williams, Founder
