Concordance is a finalist for the Ladue News Charity Awards.
Former Wells Fargo CEO Danny Ludeman is the CEO and president of Concordance Academy of Leadership in Maryland Heights. He is also the founder of the organization which works with individuals in the justice system to educate them and create a safe environment through reinforcing positive characteristics and character-building.
Ludeman told the Ladue News that his colleagues did not fully understand why he took a new job after retiring but he loves what he does. A similar organization, Project COPE, wrote Ludeman a letter for help which motivated him to start Concordance. For the past 30 years, over four fifths of individuals the system releases from incarceration are likely to return in less than five years. This fact motivated Ludeman even more.
Concordance works with law enforcement, lawyers, teachers, and those in public office to help prisoners re-entering society. The staff makes sure they are health physically and mentally, have access to academics and potential jobs, and teaches them how to live in the outside world.
Eight other charities and organizations in Missouri are nominated for the award this year. and It will be presented by Centene Charitable Foundation. Three will take home the prize, and the awards take place on June 15 from 6pm to 8pm at the St. Louis Palladium.
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