On Friday, September 28, 2007, 350 Second Chance supporters and graduates joined together to celebrate our San Diego based non-profit organization's tremendous success in providing opportunities for stable employment and affordable housing.

The evening's theme "Profiles of Success" showcased Second Chance's Social Return on Investment (SROI). Sixteen graduates were profiled which you can read about at www.secondchanceprogram.org along with our new movie "A Family Reunited," produced by SeaWorld. Twenty original artworks by WriterzBlok non-profit anti-graffitti artists were auctioned. If you would like to purchase additional artwork please contact WriterzBlok at 619-263-4914 and ask for Sergio or Brian.

Dinner and a live performance by San Diego's own Stage 4 concluded the evening, however not before an astonishing $65,000 additional dollars were raised for the agency. Second Chance relies on the support and investment from private San Diego community members in order to provide its services. Second Chance works to give individuals just that, a second chance at self-sufficiency; a second chance at reuniting with alienated or abandoned family members; a second chance to do what is right and no longer be a burden on anyone or anything.

Thanks to all of you who attended and continue to support Second Chance. We have been able to provide the nationally recognized STRIVE job readiness training to over 3,000 individuals. We have touched thousands more with our alcohol- and drug-free housing, and life skills services. Your investment in what we do is priceless.

Second Chance participants and graduates, staff and board of directors sincerely thank you for contributing at all the many levels needed: career clothing, household donations, financial contributions, your talent and your time.