History
 

Second Chance was founded in 1993 and provides work readiness training and job placement services, supportive housing (eight alcohol and drug free houses and one apartment complex), mental health, and financial literacy services to those confronting severe barriers to employment (i.e., former substance abusers, ex-offenders, homeless veterans and at-risk youth).

The Agency’s nationally-known work readiness training program develops appropriate work-place behavior, effective interviewing and job search techniques, and a positive outlook toward working and employment. Second Chance also operates a unique Prisoner Reentry Employment Program (PREP) which assists adult prison inmates to reintegrate into the local community after their release from incarceration and special initiatives focused on veterans and juvenile offenders.

Second Chance provides a lifetime pledge of follow-up support to alumni who are always welcome to return to the Agency if they lose their job or confront a crisis that threatens their self-sufficiency.