Welcome to Shozanio's Place Inc.
Where we are dedicated to empowering women transitioning from incarceration back into society. Our mission is to reduce recidivism and support women in building brighter futures through comprehensive, peer-led programs. Founded by women who have experienced incarceration and successfully reintegrated into society, we understand the unique challenges faced during this transition and are committed to providing the support and resources needed to overcome them.
At Shozanio's Place Inc., we offer a wide range of services designed to facilitate successful re-entry. Our employment assistance program provides job training, resume building, and placement services to help women secure stable employment. We focus on rebuilding and strengthening family relationships through our family reunification initiatives, and our substance abuse recovery program offers access to counseling and support groups. Additionally, we provide essential services such as cell phones, mental health support, clothing, hygiene products, hair care, probation payment assistance, state identification, birth certificates, and assistance with obtaining social security cards. We are also excited to announce that housing services are coming soon, providing safe and stable living environments to support successful re-entry.
There are many ways to join our mission and make a difference. You can volunteer your time and skills to support our programs, donate to help us provide essential services and resources, or collaborate with us as a community or corporate partner. Through our dedicated programs and supportive community, we aim to create lasting change and provide every woman with the opportunity for a better future. Read our success stories and testimonials to see the difference we are making.
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Together, we can provide a chance for a better future.
All About The Founder
Mrs. Shozanio Blair-Fleneury
Shozanio Horton who was recently married to Michael Fleneury, is the founder and driving force behind Shozanio’s Place. Mrs. Blair-Fleneury is the oldest of three children and was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. As a child, she was abused both physically and mentally. From the age of three, she was beaten daily with anything her parents could get their hands on including belts, extension cords, and brooms. In her words, “What her parents beat her with did not matter as long as the punishment caused as much pain as possible”. She had to grow up fast as she had to care for her siblings and finally, at age 15, she began to fight back. Mrs. Blair-Fleneury never knew what it meant to be a child or to be loved and by 26, she was addicted to drugs and alcohol. Her addictions finally resulted in her incarceration.
Mrs. Blair-Fleneury knows the feeling of abandonment as a child, as a wife, as a prisoner, and later as a parolee. She knows the feeling of rejection, feeling unwanted, shamefulness, and constantly being told she is wrong and labeled evil. In her words: “I am a survivor of sexual violence, childhood trauma, domestic violence, gang violence, drug and alcohol addiction, severe trauma, generalized depression and anxiety, coupled with PTSD, and the prison system.” Mrs. Blair-Fleneury knows addiction is a lifelong disease and what the battle to recover is like. And finally, Mrs. Blair-Fleneury knows the feeling of hopelessness. As her sentence was coming to an end, she wrote to 26 reentry programs that offered help to people getting out of jail. None of her letters were answered. Not one!!!!! Shozanio Blair-Fleneury life experiences have fueled her passion and crystalized her mission to help women who have experienced what she has.
Mrs. Blair-Fleneury has certificates for
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Executive Director (On Going Learning)
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Personal and Culinary Services
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Technical Support Services
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Entrepreneur
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Associate of Arts Degree in Social Work at Miami Dade College
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Associate of Science in Human Service emphasizing Addiction Studies at Miami Dade College
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Certified Family Team Conference Facilitator (FTC)
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Entrepreneurship Certificate from Barry University
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Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS)
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Certified Recovery Residence Administrator (CRRA)
Mrs. Blair-Fleneury is a gifted and motivational speaker at events in Miami-Dade County and works with several organizations including the Florida Justice Center, Ladies Empowerment Action Program (LEAP), and the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. Mrs. Blair-Fleneury's portrait and story have been displayed at the Coral Gables Art Museum.
She is the proud mother of four grown children and four grandchildren