Thank you for supporting Second Chance Month! God is doing great things for America's incarcerated population and their families. Check out what happened last month and what's going on this summer!
SECOND CHANCE MONTH 2017
More than 60 bipartisan partners came together last month to fight for second chances for returning citizens, and their voices were heard. The United States Senate passed a resolution declaring April 2017 Second Chance Month. This resolution "calls on the people of the United States to observe Second Chance Month through actions and programs that promote awareness of collateral consequences; and provide closure for individuals who have paid their debts."
U.S. Rep. Cardenas (D-CA) has also introduced a resolution in the House. If second chances for former prisoners are important to you, we ask that you please contact your representatives! Your voice can make a difference.
Mayor Coleman supports second chances!
State Legislators
In addition, Prison Fellowship® worked with state policymakers to draft and advance resolutions and proclamations for Second Chance Month:
- Maine: A resolution introduced by Sen. Eric Brakey (R) successfully passed in the Maine State Legislature
- Michigan: Gov. Rick Snyder issued a proclamation establishing Second Chance Month
- Minnesota: Mayor Christopher Coleman of St. Paul presented a proclamation supporting the initiative at the Second Chance 5K run
- Colorado: A resolution introduced by Reps. Cole Wist (R) and Pete Lee (R), and Sen. Rhonda Fields (D) successfully passed in the General Assembly
Second Chances 5K Races
More than 1,200 people rallied and ran for second chances in St. Paul and Denver, including 702 men and women in prison!