Lancaster, CA · Est. 2017

Owning our past.
Creating our future.

Supporting Reentry. Strengthening Families. Building Communities.

We walk alongside men and women returning from incarceration — providing the support, community, and tools they need to rebuild their lives and reconnect with their families.

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501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Lancaster, CA Based
Community-Led

Our Story

Born From Lived Experience

Timelist Group was not founded in a boardroom. It was built from inside the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation — by people who lived the reentry experience and chose to turn it into service.

2007

Founded Inside CDCR

Timelist Group began as a peer-led initiative inside the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation — creating a support framework where people inside could prepare for what came next.

2013

501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status

Recognized as an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the state of California, enabling us to receive tax-deductible donations and expand our reach beyond prison walls.

2017

Established in Lancaster, CA

Rooted our operations in Lancaster, California — in the heart of the Antelope Valley — to serve the communities where the need is greatest and our team knows the ground best.

Our Mission

"TimeList Group is a non-profit reentry organization dedicated to serving individuals, families and communities impacted by the criminal justice system and barriers to employment."

Our Programs

Five Focus Areas, One Mission

We build from the ground up — starting with immediate stability, then building toward long-term independence. Homeless housing and mental health are our key access points; everything else follows.

Key Access Points to Opportunity

Access Point 1 of 2

Homeless Housing Services

Providing immediate support and stable housing to create the foundation for stability.

Access Point 2 of 2

Mental Health Services

Promoting mental wellness and providing access to counseling, treatment, and ongoing support.

TimeList Group Key Access Points to Opportunity
Building On That Foundation
Workforce Development program

Focus Area 3 of 5

Workforce Development

Equipping individuals with the skills, training, and support to achieve sustainable employment and financial independence.

Education program

Focus Area 4 of 5

Education

Empowering individuals through educational opportunities to build brighter futures and break the cycle.

Successful Reentry program

Focus Area 5 of 5

Successful Reentry

Supporting successful reintegration of individuals returning from incarceration into the community.

Impact Stories

Voices From Our Programs

Real words from the people whose lives are changing — because of donors like you.

"I spent years thinking no employer would ever give me a chance. Timelist Group helped me get certified and practice for interviews, and I landed a steady job three months after getting home. I finally feel like I have a future to build toward."

M
Marcus
Workforce Development

"Coming home after a long stretch is disorienting in ways that are hard to explain. What I needed most was people who actually knew my name. Timelist Group showed up consistently — calls, check-ins, accountability — and that changed my trajectory."

D
Darnell
Successful Reentry

"I thought my window for education had closed. Timelist Group connected me with a GED program and sat with me through the application process. I passed my test six months after getting out. That credential opened doors I didn't know still existed for me."

R
Ray
Education

Why Give

Every dollar helps someone rebuild their life.

The transition from incarceration back to community is one of the hardest journeys a person can face. Without support, the odds stack against them. With a community behind them, outcomes change.

"I came home with nothing but a bus ticket. Timelist Group was the first place that made me feel like I wasn't starting from zero."
— Program Participant

We don't just hand out resources — we walk alongside people for months. Your gift funds staff time, program materials, transportation assistance, and the relational support that actually changes trajectories.

3 Active support programs running in Lancaster
100% Of donations go directly to programs and people
24/7 On-call support available to program participants
Lancaster Antelope Valley community — home base since 2022

Book Yusef

Book Yusef Wiley for Your Next Event

Executive Director of Timelist Group, Inc. — TEDx speaker and operator of California's CalAIM Justice-Involved service line.

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Make a one-time contribution to Timelist Group and help fund programs that change lives — while booking a powerful keynote for your audience.

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Become a Monthly Contributor

Join as a recurring supporter and receive a speaking engagement (in-person or virtual) as a token of our appreciation. Ongoing impact, meaningful exchange.

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Yusef Wiley founded Timelist Group in 2007 as a peer-led initiative inside CDCR, achieved 501(c)(3) status in 2013, and rooted operations in the Antelope Valley from 2017 forward. Today he oversees $9.5M in active program budget under California Department of Social Services contracts, runs 9 LA County housing sites carrying a $63K/month utility burden, and delivered the CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal) Justice-Involved service line with direct LA County contracts — extending into JCOD contracting per current roadmap.

  • TEDx talk — delivered, on the record
  • Authority Magazine feature
  • All American Speakers Bureau listing
  • ~49K Instagram followers
  • $9.5M active program budget
  • CalAIM Justice-Involved contracts
  • LA County contracts
  • 9 LA County housing sites
  • $63K/month utility load

Your contribution fuels real change while giving your audience hope, direction, and tools for a better future.

A Story That:

  • Inspires through real-life transformation
  • Empowers individuals and communities
  • Offers solutions rooted in experience and proven results

Keynote Topics Include:

  • From Punishment to Purpose: My Journey of Transformation
  • Breaking Cycles, Building Futures: Solutions That Work
  • Reentry is Everyone's Business
  • Leadership, Resilience & Second Chances
  • Creating Systems That Heal and Empower

Perfect For:

  • Conferences
  • Nonprofit Events
  • Faith-Based Gatherings
  • Educational Institutions
  • Corporate & Community Events
  • Youth & Reentry Programs

Recent & Featured Appearances

  • TEDx talk — delivered, on the record
  • …more upcoming engagements to be added
  • …post-TEDx appearances pending calendar review
  • …additional appearances to be added
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