OUR MISSION: To Disrupt the cycles of incarceration and poverty by helping people find their way to self-sufficiency.
Second Chance carries out its mission by providing workforce readiness training and job placement programs to youth and adults. Second Chance also delivers wrap-around services including transitional housing, behavioral health treatment and financial literacy to help our participants reach self-sufficiency. WHO WE ARE: Founded in 1993, Second Chance strives to ensure all members of our community have the means to achieve self-sufficiency, regardless of age, race, or criminal history. In other words, whether one struggles with addiction, incarceration, homelessness, a family history of criminal behavior or gang involvement, or you just took a wrong turn in life, Second Chance can help you find your way to a positive, successful future. OUR VISION: Second Chance is the most effective solution for reducing recidivism, unemployment and homelessness; empowering our participants to make sustainable personal changes that positively impact society. SECOND CHANCE CARES: Clients First: All programming begins from a position of respect for our clients’ needs. Always Authentic: Our work is driven by knowledge of and empathy for our clients’ experiences. Research Matters: We are committed to leveraging current research, evidence-based practices and assessing outcomes. Employment is Key: Through improved self-esteem and personal responsibility, our clients gain employment and become positive contributors to society. Systematic Approach: We conduct an integrated and systematic approach to fulfilling our mission. THE FACTS:
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