Building for Success

During the fall of 2009, Second Chance's long-awaited reconstruction project begins.

Upon completion, the newly designed headquarters will provide a second classroom, as well as a large community auditorium and additional program staff office space. The design of the new interior emphasizes efficient use of space and resources, both financial and environmental. It uses recycled materials when possible and is designed to earn LEED certification.

The project is being funded from a variety of sources. For several years Second Chance has sought and received considerable funding from the City of San Diego's Community Development Block Grant program. We are excited to announce that we have raised $1.5 million of the $2.0 million this project will require.

Included in the $1.5 million is a $250,000 challenge grant from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. In order to receive this money, however, we must raise $324,000 from other sources. Will you help us raise this money? Donating now will double the impact of your donation through the challenge grant and allow us to finish our expansion. In a time of 10% unemployment and raising prisoner release rates, Second Chance services are needed more now than ever. Help us reach out to twice as many people!

We welcome donations of any amount (click here to make an online donation). Please consider sponsoring one or more of the specific items listed below. Each sponsored item will be recognized with a plaque or other notation (depending on item).

Individual Item

Quantity
Needed

Individual
Price

Total
Amount

Chairs

171

$200

$34,200

Audio/Visual systems

4

$11,000

$44,000

Computers & printers

34

$2,500

$85,000

Lunchroom microwaves

3

$500

$1,500

Lunchroom refrigerators

3

$2,000

$6,000

Lunchroom warming drawer

1

$1,000

$1,000

Lunchroom small appliances

10

$100

$1,000

Program flat panel TV's

3

$1,000

$3,000

Copier/scanners

2

$1,000

$2,000

Fax machine

1

$500

$500

Suites of furniture

45

$1,500

$67,500

Total

$245,700

Naming Opportunities

Classroom 1 will be designated "The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc.", but the following are  still available

Auditorium

$50,000

Classroom 2

$25,000

Computer lab

$25,000

Job Development wing

$25,000

Mental Health wing

$25,000

Construction

$150,000

Click here to donate now