Second Chances
in the media
Christian Chronicle Feature
Christian Chronicle (faith-based publication) — “Helping the Homeless” spotlights Delisa Herbert-Jones and Second Chances, showcasing how their everyday ministry in Oklahoma City provides essential food and clothing support to people experiencing homelessness
Fox 25 Feature
OKC Fox 25 (local news outlet) — In the story “Thrift store offers second chances for people in need,” owner-operator Delisa Jones explains how Second Chances Thrift Store goes beyond selling secondhand clothes—feeding over 325 people daily, offering clean showers, job support, donated cars, and aid to individuals emerging from prison, homelessness, addiction, and human trafficking.
Kfor news 4 Feature
KFOR News 4 (local television news) — In the report “OSDH confirms spike in homeless syphilis cases, metro woman trying to change that,” Second Chances thrift store founder Delisa Jones steps up as a local champion—using her space and resources to support at-risk individuals during a rising public health concern.
newsnation Feature
NewsNation’s Morning in America (national TV news segment) — The feature profiles Second Chances founder Delisa Herbert-Jones, a former inmate whose thrift store has become a reentry lifeline, helping ex-convicts rebuild their lives through employment, resources, and community support.
kfor News 4 Feature
KFOR News 4 (local television news) — In the segment “OSDH confirms spike in homeless syphilis cases, metro woman trying to change that,” Second Chances founder Delisa Jones is spotlighted for stepping up amid a public health crisis—leveraging the thrift store as a trusted local resource to support and educate the city’s most vulnerable.
koco news 5 feature
KOCO-5 / News (local television news) — In the story “Oklahoma City thrift store receives major clothing donation for homeless,” Second Chances Thrift Store is buoyed by a generous semitrailer donation—37,000 pounds of gently used clothing from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—to help rebuild supplies depleted by severe flooding. The article emphasizes how this outpouring of community support equips Second Chances to continue serving vulnerable populations across OKC and Tulsa.
News 9 feature
News 9’s Something Good (local news segment) — In the story “Second Chances Thrift Store Providing Much Needed Resources to Homeless People,” Delisa Jones is celebrated for opening Second Chances as a lifeline for women exiting prison—and expanding it to serve anyone in need, offering meals, clean clothing, bus passes, and compassionate, ID-free support—knowing every individual by name.
koco news 5 feature
KFOR News 4 (local television news) — In the segment “OSDH confirms KOCO-5 / News (local television news) — In the report “Oklahoma store that helps homeless in need of supplies,” Second Chances Thrift Store is showcased as a vital community lifeline, feeding 300 unhoused Oklahomans daily; recent rain and flooding, however, have exhausted their stock of men’s clothing—pants, shirts, underwear, and boots—and the store is urgently calling on the public for donations. The story also highlights additional critical needs like bus passes, tarps, and tents as the ministry strives to protect vulnerable individuals from worsening conditions.
The oklahoman feature
The Oklahoman (regional newspaper) — In the feature “Thrift store ministry offers help and reset to those in need,” Second Chances founder Delisa Jones shares how her Oklahoma City and Edmond locations offer free clothing, shoes, hygiene kits, meals, and practical support—including tents and sleeping bags—to individuals reentering society or experiencing homelessness, all delivered with compassion and personal connection.
oklahoma gazette feature
Oklahoma Gazette (arts & culture publication) — In the “Citizen Spotlight: Delisa Jones of Second Chances Thrift Store,” the profile highlights how her welcoming thrift store doubles as a place of belonging—Delisa joyfully feeds people six days a week, providing sack lunches, hot meals, and bus passes, while treating every visitor as a friend. The story emphasizes her radiant positivity and deep generosity, showcasing how she transforms her past struggles into a ministry rooted in service and compassion.
405 her 2021 feature
405 Magazine (local lifestyle publication) — In the profile “HER: Delisa Jones,” Second Chances founder Delisa Jones is honored as a 2021 HER Award finalist, recognized for her unwavering commitment to serving individuals emerging from incarceration, addiction, and homelessness. The article highlights her vision for a new store with a full kitchen and proper shower facilities, underscoring her dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the community.