Priest Family Revival empowers women after incarceration
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Cinnamon Sioux Priest and Heather Rae Priest of Idaho co-founded Priest Family Revival and the Antelope Foundation to create job opportunities for women leaving incarceration.
The sisters drew on their father’s example as a small business owner and their experience in recovery and prison case management to launch the initiative. They train women in beading and jewelry-making, focusing on building self-worth and recognizing the value of their time.
The Priest sisters intentionally built their business around their roots in Idaho and a history of working-class families. They chose to focus on their own strengths and community connections rather than adopt typical capitalist business models. The program aims to provide dignity and a sense of purpose to women re-entering society after serving time. Priest Family Revival operates as a matriarchal organization, following the death of their father, Randy Priest, who previously owned hat shops in Idaho.
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