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Bridging Second Chances

Bridging Gaps & BuildingFutures

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BREAK the CYCLE

Incarceration.Poverty. Hopelessness.

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"Love Your Neighbor as Yourself"

Mark 12:31

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GET INVOLVED

Your support can make a difference! Join us in our efforts to create safer communities and brighter futures. Volunteer or Donate today.

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OUR MISSION

We strive to break the cycle of incarceration, fostering hope and opportunity for those affected by the justice system.

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OUR PROGRAMS

We offer rehabilitative services, mentoring, and collaboration with reentry organizations to assist individuals in their transition back to society.

Audrey & Jeff Fay at the Banning Church of the Nazarene

WHO WE ARE

Bridging Second Chances is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to providing support for individuals navigating the justice system. We believe in the power of community and second chances.

Affliations &Partners

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Why Second Chances Matter

Every April, Second Chance Month shines a light on the millions of Americans living with a criminal record and the barriers they face while rebuilding their lives.  What began in 2017 as a national effort has grown into a powerful movement, bringing together communities, organizations, and leaders to restore dignity, create opportunities, and open doors to brighter futures.

Read About the Movement

PROGRAMS

You are not alone. Your Second Chance starts here!

With faith as your foundation, we’re here to equip you with real-life skills and a supportive community so you can build a new future and walk confidently in your transformation.

PRISON PROGRAM

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We believe God transforms lives no matter where the journey begins. Through our Prison Ministry, we bring hope behind the walls by equipping men and women with faith, purpose, and the tools to grow into leaders.

Start Your Journey Here

EMERGE & BEYOND

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Building upon the foundation of TUMI Cornerstone, this program helps participants apply biblical principles to real-life challenges such as family relationships, work, responsibility, and identity.

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Rooted in Scripture, this program brings individuals together to study God’s Word through the lives of men in the Bible by learning from their stories, struggles, and transformation.

Start Your Journey Here

REENTRY SUPPORT

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Reentry is not the end of the story, it’s a new beginning. Our support provides guidance, resources, and community to help individuals rebuild their lives and step confidently into their second chance.

Start Your Journey Here

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A Bible-based leadership training center that equips individuals to grow in faith, develop ministry skills, and serve others through discipleship and community outreach.

Start Your Journey Here

Partner with Us

Join us in creating second chances. Whether you’re a church, organization, or individual, your partnership helps bring hope, restoration, and real opportunities to those rebuilding their lives.

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Send us a message and we'll explore how we can work together to make a lasting impact.

Pray with Us

Every day is a new opportunity for transformation. Let God’s Word guide your steps, renew your mind, and remind you that change is possible.

Donate Now

Your generosity creates second chances. Every gift helps provide mentorship, faith-based programs, and reentry support by restoring hope and transforming lives. Let's give individuals the tools, support, and faith they need to build a new future.

Impact

Second chances don’t just change lives, they rebuild communities and restore economies.

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Education
Reduces Recidivism

Access to education and job training equips individuals with the skills and confidence needed to successfully reintegrate into society, significantly reducing the likelihood of re-offending by:

43%

RAND Corporation

Economic 
Impact

Restoring opportunity restores economies. Equal employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals could add to the U.S. economy annually up to:

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$78 Billion

Center for Economic and Policy Research

Employment
Gap

People with a criminal record are 5 times as likely to be unemployed than the general population by:

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5:1

Prison Policy Initiative

Housing
Challenges

Formerly incarcerated individuals are often left without a place to call home within their first year of release. Approximately:

1 in 3

Center for American Progress

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