In February 1998, David was laid off of work and decided to enroll in the Second Chance STRIVE program - class #6. Inspired by the STRIVE training, David applied for work at Rosa Parks Elementary School as an aide and he took prerequisites for a teaching degree. He graduated from SDSU in May 2001 and went on to receive his teaching credential in January 2003.

Having a personal interest in Japanese and Chinese culture and languages, David jumped at the chance to take a position teaching English as a second language to high school and adult college students in China. David boarded a flight for Shanghai on August 21, 2006 and continues to teach and live in China.

When asked about the value of his STRIVE experience he states: "I gained a deep sense of confidence through connections with others like myself as we practiced interviewing strategies, acting on film, and visualizing ourselves in an ideal job. They helped me believe that I could really achieve my dream and I did."

Second Chance Executive Director and Founder, Scott H. Silverman was nominated to join the City of San Diego's Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention by Councilmember Toni Atkins. His nomination was approved by the City Council and Scott was officially sworn in on Tuesday, February 27, 2007.

The Commission will serve as an official advisory body to the Mayor, and City Council on policy issues relating to gang prevention and intervention. It's vision is to develop a more strategic, coordinated, and collaborative effort between the City, law enforcement agencies, social service providers, and the general public with the objective of significantly curtailing gang involvement, and its negative impact, in the City of San Diego.

Click here to learn more about this commission.

This week Second Chance will be opening another Alcohol- and Drug-Free home. These homes provide the people we serve a place to call home as they embark on their Second Chance. Each of these homes require basic household items and furniture. As a non-profit, Second Chance looks to it's supporters for Financial and In Kind Donations to help fund and supply these needs. Please take a moment to review the opportunities listed below that support Second Chance Housing.


1) Make a direct in-kind donation of any of the items listed below by dropping them off at our headquarters located at 6145 Imperial Avenue.

2) Purchase any of the items directly from our Target Wish List.
Please go to www.target.com and click the "Wish List" link at the top of the page then type in "Second Chance" under "Find A Wish List". Many items are listed there, everything from lamps to linens to Gift Cards for us to buy cleaning supplies not available online

3) Make a financial donation of any amount you would like by visiting our website, www.secondchanceprogram.org or by calling Jo-Ann Jaffe directly at (619) 234-8888, extension #115.



General:
Twin Bunk Beds . Dressers . Lamps . Refrigerators . Large Dining/Kitchen Table . Dinner Plates . Small Plates & Small Bowls . Glassware & Coffee Cups . Silverware & Trays . Pots & Pans . Mixing Bowls . Baking Pans . Cooking Utensils . Knives & Trays/Holders . Can Openers . Measuring Cups . Measuring Spoons . Coffee Pot . Toaster . Blender . Microwave . Throw Rugs . Sofas/Couches . Easy Chairs . Lamps . End Tables . Coffee Tables . 27" (or larger) Televisions . Floor Rugs/Runners . Bathroom Sets . Shower Curtains . Picnic Table w/ Benches . Patio Chairs . Ash Trays . Lawn Mowers . Shovels, Rakes, Brooms . 33 Gallon Trash Cans . City of San Diego Large Black Trash Cans . City of San Diego Large Blue Recycling Cans . Pay Phone (Installed) . Coin Operated Washer & Dryer

Bedding Sets (Twin Size):
Sheets . Pillow Cases . Blankets . Comforters . Mattress Pads

Household Cleaning Supplies:
Cleanser . Dish Soap . Antibacterial Hand Soap . Laundry Soap . Bleach . Toilet Bowl Cleaner . Pine Cleaner . Window Cleaner . Floor Cleaner . Indoor Broom . Dust Pan & Brush . Mop . Toilet Paper . Paper Towels . Cleaning Rags . Sponges . Career Clothing