Programs That Heal, Connect, and Empower
At YardTime, our programs are built by and for people impacted by incarceration. Each one creates a safe space for healing, growth, and belonging — helping men, women, youth, and seniors rebuild their lives with strength, dignity, and community.
Healing happens when men feel safe enough to just be themselves. This is that place.
Men’s Bowling League
Weekly • Ongoing
What started as a one-time outing has grown into something sacred. Our men’s bowling league gives returning citizens a regular space to laugh, de-stress, and build brotherhood. Every week, men show up to check in, open up, and knock down a few pins—together.
New bowlers always welcome!
Because brotherhood, healing, and growth are stronger together.
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Group
Every Tuesday at 6:30 PM • In-person & via Zoom
Open to men 18+ who have faced incarceration or trauma in Boston’s inner city, this group creates a safe, supportive space to talk openly, heal, and build solidarity. Through peer-led discussions and activities, members connect, share experiences, and strengthen their mental health.
YTE also partners with licensed mental health counselors who guide sessions on vital topics—bringing both professional insight and community trust.
Because every stage of life deserves belonging, healing, and community.
OG's Seniors Program
Ongoing • Registration required
Our Seniors Program provides a supportive community for elderly women, fostering connection, wellness, and personal growth. Through engaging activities, shared resources, and peer support, participants find joy, companionship, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Food is healing, and every meal tells a story.
Chef It Up:
Lessons with NECAT
Coming soon
This hands-on culinary program teaches participants essential cooking skills, nutrition, and the art of preparing wholesome meals. Led by New England Culinary Arts Training, Chef It Up fosters creativity, confidence, and connection—showing how the simple act of cooking can bring people together.
Coming Soon
Yard 2 Podcast
The Yard 2 Podcast takes a deep dive into life after prison—exploring the realities of incarceration, the challenges of returning home, and the complexities of relationships with family, partners, and friends. Raw, real, and unfiltered, this podcast shines light on the journey of rebuilding and thriving after incarceration.
Real voices.
Real stories.
Real change.