Second Chances

Accomplishments

By the grace of god

We believe that we overcome by the power of Jesus and the word of our testimony. The accomplishments listed below are only possible through the Grace of God and the support of our wonderful community at Second Chances. We pray that as you read these stories you will be encouraged by what the Lord is doing in and through our ministry.

Click in the squares below to see the full list of accomplishments for each quarter.

Q3 2025 Accomplishments

July–September 2025

During Q3 2025, our work intensified around survival services, reentry stabilization, and family reconnection during the peak summer months. The quarter reflected a high volume of food distribution, hygiene access, and mobile services, alongside expanded support for individuals transitioning from incarceration into treatment, housing, and employment. By meeting immediate needs while strengthening pathways to stability, our efforts supported both short-term safety and longer-term recovery, housing continuity, and community reintegration.

Transportation & Mobility:

12 Transportation Supports Provided

12 Greyhound bus tickets provided

Employment & Work Support:

93 Employment Supports Provided

93 job placements supported

Justice System Transitions:

1,291 Reentry & Recovery Supports Provided

194 individuals referred to detox

69 individuals placed into treatment following detox

1,028 clothing and supply supports provided to released inmates

Food Support:

56,700 Meals Provided

31,500 sack lunches prepared and distributed

25,200 hot meals provided

Identification & Documentation:

653 Identification Supports Provided

1,630 hygiene packs distributed

80,000 bottles of water distributed

620 showers provided

210 loads of laundry completed

Housing & Shelter:

369 Housing & Shelter Supports Provided

212 sober living placements supported

86 weekly hotel stays provided

54 nightly hotel stays provided

17 utility assistance supports provided

Basic Needs & Supplies:

82,460 Basic Needs Supports Provided

1,630 hygiene packs distributed

80,000 bottles of water distributed

620 showers provided

210 loads of laundry completed

Family & Social Reconnection:

56,700 Meals Provided

64 Family Reunifications Facilitated

Q2 2025 Accomplishments

April–June 2025

During Q2 2025, our organization responded to increased seasonal demand by delivering high-volume stabilization, reentry, and basic needs services while continuing to support pathways toward long-term stability. The quarter emphasized employment access, justice-involved reentry, emergency shelter, and mobility, alongside expanded nutrition, hygiene, and documentation assistance. By addressing immediate survival needs while reducing systemic barriers, our coordinated approach supported individuals in maintaining momentum toward housing, employment, and family reconnection.

Transportation & Mobility:

3,774 Transportation Supports Provided

3,749 bus passes provided

16 one-way Greyhound bus tickets provided

3 vehicles provided

3 vehicle tag and insurance supports

Employment & Work Support:

105 Employment Supports and Placements Provided

79 job placements supported

26 steel-toed work boots provided

Justice System Transitions:

662 Reentry Transitions Supported

279 prison releases supported

383 jail releases supported

Food Support:

44,200 Meals Provided

20,150 Hot Meals Provided

24,050 Sack Lunches Distributed

Identification & Documentation:

455 Identification Supports Provided

316 state IDs obtained

43 driver’s licenses obtained

96 birth certificates obtained

Housing & Shelter:

2,023 Housing & Shelter Supports Provided

170 sober living placements

26 transitional housing placements

127 hotel stays provided

490 tents distributed

520 tarps distributed

690 sleeping bags distributed

Basic Needs & Supplies:

74,476 Survival Supports Provided

74,000 Bottles of Water Distributed

280 Showers Provided

196 Laundry Services Provided

Family & Social Reconnection:

33 Family Reunifications Facilitated

33 family reunifications supported

Q1 2025 Accomplishments

January–March 2025

During Q1 of 2025, our work centered on stabilizing individuals during moments of transition while laying the groundwork for long-term progress. We provided more than 3,600 transportation supports, enabling access to employment, housing, medical care, court obligations, and family connections, while assisting over 420 individuals transitioning from incarceration through coordinated prison and county jail releases and bond support. Housing and shelter remained a critical focus, with emergency accommodations, sober living placements, and essential shelter supplies provided alongside 27 permanent housing placements that marked meaningful steps toward stability. We reinforced economic mobility through job placements, day labor opportunities, and work-readiness support, while addressing foundational barriers by distributing 4,100 hygiene packs, serving $21,600 in hot meals, and helping individuals secure critical identification documents. Throughout the quarter, we also prioritized restoration and connection, supporting 62 family reunifications and reinforcing the role of dignity, access, and community in building lasting change.

Employment & Work Support:

154 Employment Supports and Placements Provided

72 Day Labor Placements (2/15–4/15)

61 Jobs Secured

21 Steel Toe Work Boots

Transportation & Mobility

3,612 Transportation Supports Provided

3,600 Bus Passes

6 Greyhound Tickets

3 Vehicles

3 Insurance / Tags

Justice System Transitions:

424 Reentry Transitions Supported

149 Prison Inmate Releases

272 County Jail Inmate Releases

3 Bonds (Release)

Food Support:

$21,600 In Meals Provided

$21,600 Hot Meals / Lunches

Basic Needs & Supplies:

4,100 hygiene supports distributed

4,100 Hygiene Packs

Housing & Shelter :

1,752 Housing and Shelter Supports Provided

98 Sober Living Placements (Temporary Housing)

297 Sober Living Placements (County Jail Referrals)

390 Hotel Rooms

200 Tents

320 Tarps

420 Sleeping Bags

27 Permanently Housed

Family & Social Reconnection:

62 Family Reunifications Facilitated

62 Family Reunifications

Q1 2024 Accomplishments

Q1 2024 marked a foundational period of growth and direct community care, highlighted by the expansion of the shop into a third suite and an increased focus on meeting immediate survival needs with dignity. The quarter emphasized food access, emergency shelter, clothing distribution, and documentation support, while also piloting crisis housing assistance for families with children. These efforts laid critical groundwork for the expanded stabilization, housing, and reentry services delivered in later quarters.

January–March 2024

Transportation & Mobility:

No transportation supports reported this quarter.

Justice System Transitions:

No justice system transition supports reported this quarter.

Housing & Shelter:

43 Housing & Shelter Supports Provided.

22 sober living placements supported

39 tents distributed

150 sleeping bags distributed

4 emergency housing placements supported (one-week hotel stays for families in acute crisis)

Employment & Work Support:

22 Employment-Related Stabilization Supports Provided

22 individuals placed in sober living

19 individuals actively employed full-time while remaining in sober living

Food Support:

Approximately 19,500 Meals Provided

~1,500 meals prepared per week

~250 individuals fed daily, six days per week

1 community hamburger and hotdog cookout hosted

Basic Needs & Supplies:

Weekly Clothing & Hygiene Supports Provided

Weekly “Dress Out Mondays” providing clean clothing

1 weekly feeding and clothing distribution day (store closed to retail customers)

Family & Social Reconnection:

4 Families Stabilized Through Emergency Housing

4 family units housed during acute crisis

Identification & Documentation:

66 Identification Supports Provided

37 state IDs obtained

29 birth certificates obtained

Organizational Capacity Milestone:

1 expansion into a third suite completed

Q4 2023 Accomplishments

October–December 2023

Q4 2023 reflected a season of community-centered service, emergency stabilization, and visibility-building for the ministry. Efforts during the quarter balanced high-volume survival supports—such as shelter supplies, food access, hygiene, and transportation—with family housing, sober living placements, and youth-focused outreach. The quarter also marked growing community recognition through volunteer partnerships, school engagement, and local media coverage, laying important groundwork for expanded impact in 2024.

Transportation & Mobility:

1,100 Transportation Supports Provided

1,100 bus passes distributed

Justice System Transitions:

39 Recovery & Reentry Supports Provided

139 individuals placed in sober living

Housing & Shelter:

283 Housing & Shelter Supports Provided

128 tents distributed

140 sleeping bags distributed

3 families housed (12 individuals total)

Employment & Work Support:

30 Employment & Treatment Progress Outcomes Reported

23 individuals actively employed

7 individuals engaged in treatment programs

Food Support:

Daily Meal Services Provided (Frequency-Based)

Cold lunches provided Monday–Saturday

Hot meals provided Tuesday–Saturday

Basic Needs & Supplies:

988 Basic Needs Supports Provided

700 hygiene kits distributed

20 backpacks with school supplies and shoes provided to homeless children

Drawstring supply packs prepared and distributed through youth service projects

Family & Social Reconnection:

Community & Youth Engagement Initiatives Delivered

1 youth service project completed (MRCC Senior Youth Group)

1 educational presentation delivered to 6th graders

Free “First Day of School” clothing offered to teachers and school staff across the area

Identification & Documentation:

152 Identification Supports Provided

109 state identification cards obtained

43 birth certificates obtained

Community Visibility & Organizational Development:

1 local television feature recognizing leadership as a “Hometown Hero”

Fundraiser event planning initiated for the upcoming year