National Returning Citizens Conference

Renaissance Arlington Capital View 2800 S. Potomac Ave., Arlington, VA, United States

Join NRCC on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, VA for the fourth annual National Returning Citizens Conference (NRCC 2024) in recognition of National Second Chance Awareness Month. Hosted by the 400 Years of African American History Federal Commission, Faith and Justice Advisory Committee, and supported by the National Alliance of Faith and […]

STEM Camp – Chicago

Join us as we dive deeper into STEM by learning how to build drones, robots and making music. This exciting camp is for kids of ages 7-17. Each child will not only participate in a variety of different STEM activities, but each will walk away with a Free robotics kit to build at home.- Hope […]

Virtual Caregiver Support Group

A guided six-week support group for those raising children who have an incarcerated parent. We meet weekly on Zoom. This is a time to learn, share, and receive emotional support in a community free from judgment or criticism. You are not alone. Register here

Record Examinations

Host: Soteria Community Development Corporation Date: April 11, 2024 Time: 9am-4pm Location: 210 Shaw Street Greenville, SC 29609 Registration Link:  www.soteriacdc.org/events/free-record-examinations Event Description: Soteria is hosting a Record Examination Day on April 11th from 9am - 4pm that is free to the public. We will start the process to find out if records are eligible for expungement, and […]

Second Chance Showcase – Orlando

Host: Operation New Hope Date: April 12, 2024 Time: 11am-12:30 EDT Location: 617 North Magnolia Avenue 2nd Floor Orlando, FL 32801 Registration Link: Second Chance Showcase – Operation New Hope Event Description: Please join us for a Second Chance Showcase! Once a month, we invite the community to learn more about the life-changing work we do here at […]

Second Chance Showcase – Jacksonville

Host: Operation New Hope Date: April 12, 2024 Time: 11am-12:30 EDT Location: 1830 North Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32206 Registration Link: Second Chance Showcase – Operation New Hope Event Description: Please join us for a Second Chance Showcase! Once a month, we invite the community to learn more about the life-changing work we do here at Operation New […]

Returning Citizens Career & Wellness Fair

Event Name: Returning Citizens Career & Wellness Fair Host: Urban League of Hampton Roads Date: Saturday, April 13 Time: 9am - 12pm EDT Location: 5833 Poplar Hall Drive Norfolk, VA 23502 Registration Link: Returning Citizens Career & Wellness Fair Tickets, Sat, Apr 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite Event Description: In honor of National […]

Know Your Rights: Second Chance Forum

Host: The Advocate for Social Justice Committee of Omicron Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Date: April 13, 2024 Time: 9am-1pm Location: Green House International Church 200 West Greens Road Houston, TX 77067 Registration Link: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Omicron Tau Omega Chapter Event Description: Having a criminal history creates significant barriers to […]

Inthrive Film Festival-Northern Virginia

3351 Fairfax Dr. Arlington VA, 22201 3351 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA, United States

Host: Inthrive Film Festival Date: April 14, 2024 Time: noon - 5 pm Location: 3351 Fairfax Dr. Arlington VA, 22201 Registration Link: https://secure.givelively.org/event/inthrive-film-festival/inthrive-film-festival-northern-virginia Event Description: Join Inthrive Film Festival to celebrate the voices and talents of folks who survived incarceration! The event will take place in several spaces within Mason Square. Film screenings and panel […]

Inthrive Film Festival

Host: Inthrive Film Festival Date: April 14, 2024 Time: 12-5pm Location: Mason Square's VanMetre Auditorium 3351 Fairfax Dr. Arlington, VA 22201 Registration Link:  Inthrive Film Festival: Celebrating the formerly incarcerated Event Description: The Inthrive Film Festival is coming to Mason Square's VanMetre Auditorium in Arlington, VA, on Sunday afternoon from noon to 5pm. We will have an incredible selection of […]

Lived Experience: From Incarceration to Inspiration

Sunshine Brooks Theater 217 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, United States

Host: Oceanside Theatre Company Date: April 14, 2024 Time: 3pm Location: Sunshine Brooks Theater 217 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA Registration Link:  https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Lived_Experience_From_Incarceration_to_Inspiration/119441 Event Description: In "Incarceration to Inspiration" Jimmy Figueroa and Ashely Gerdo host a live conversation around the inspirational stories of formerly incarcerated men and women's transformational experiences. Featuring Spoken Word by Raul Ragudo and Cynthia […]

Reentry Simulation

Host: Soteria Community Development Corporation Date:Thursday, April 18, 2024 Time: 6:30 PM  8:30 PM Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church - Fellowship Hall 2310 Augusta Street Greenville, SC, 29605 Registration Link:  https://www.soteriacdc.org/events/reentry-simulation-open-to-public Event Description: WALK IN THE SHOES OF MEN & WOMEN JUST RELEASED FROM PRISON. Find out first hand the realities and challenges of Reentry by attending a Reentry Simulation […]

Atlanta – Angel Tree Sports Camp

Free basketball camp in Atlanta with former NBA player, Brandon Johnson. April 20th, 2024. 9AM-12PM. Boys & Girls, ages 7-17. Location: Maynard Jackson Holbrook High School - 801 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 Register here.

Healing Communities Second Chance Month Resource Fair

Host: Maple Springs Baptist Church Date: April 20, 2024 Time: 10am-1pm Location: Maple Springs Baptist Church 4131 Belt Road, Capitol Heights MD 20743 Registration Link:  https://tinyurl.com/MSBCFair0420

Community Cookout Second Chance RVA 2024

The Light Community 601 Azalea Ave, Richmond, VA, United States

Join the Ruth Foundation on April 27th, 2024, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for the 3rd Annual Community Cookout Second Chance RVA event. Experience food, games, family, and fun! The Ruth Foundation works to restore humanity in those affected by criminal justice barriers one person at a time.

STEM Camp-Atlanta

Join us as we dive deeper into STEM by learning how to build drones, robots and making music. This exciting camp is for ages 7-17. Each child will participate in a variety of different STEM activities and receive a free robotics kit to build at home! Atlanta Metropolitan College, 1630 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA […]

Washington D.C. – Angel Tree Sports Camp

Free basketball camp in DC/Upper Marlboro with former NBA player, Brandon Johnson. May 25, 2024. 9AM-12PM. Boys & Girls, ages 7-17. Location: First Baptist Church Glen Arden: Family Life Center - 600-J Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Register here.

Caregiver Support Group

A guided five-week support group for those raising children who have an incarcerated parent. We meet weekly on Zoom. This is a time to learn, share, and receive emotional support in a community free from judgment or criticism. You are not alone. Register here For more information contact Mayra_perez@pfm.org.

Atlanta Summer STEAM Academy (Grades 5-8)

Free Summer STEAM Academy at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta for grades 5-8. Registration Deadline April 12. Camp starts in June. Registration Closed.

Atlanta Summer STEAM Academy (Grades 9-12)

Free Summer STEAM Academy at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta for grades 9-12. Camp starts in June. Registration deadline April 5th.   Registration Closed.

Houston Summer Day Camp

Free summer day camp in Houston with US Dream Academy. Grades K-12. June 3 to June 28 (4 weeks). Register here Contact yvette_kaufman-bell@pfm.org for more information.

Atlanta Summer Day Camp

Free Summer Day Camp with Artportunity Knocks. Multiple site locations. Ages 5-12. Registration Deadline June 12. Register here: https://www.artportunityknocks.org/summer-camps.html  

Baltimore and Houston Summer Day Camps

Free Summer Day Camp with US Dream Academy in Baltimore and Houston for grades K-12. Registration is open. Camp starts in June. Register here.

Dallas Summer Day Camp

Free 6-week Summer Day Camp in Dallas with Building Intellect Tutorial Services for grades K-12. Registration Open. Camp starts June 3. Registration deadline May 30. Register here.

Dallas – Angel Tree Sports Camp

Free Football camp in Dallas, TX with current Dallas Cowboys Football Players. June 9th, 2024. 2PM-5PM. Boys & Girls, ages 7-17. Location: Ford Center Indoor Field - 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034 Register here.

Houston Summer Day Camp

Free summer day camp in Houston with US Dream Academy. Grades K-12. June 10 to July 12 (5 weeks). Registration deadline June 7. Register here.

Chicago Summer Day Camp

Free summer day camp with Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago. Grades 1-8. 6 Week Camp. Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Club 2950 W. Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60612. Registration deadline June 14th. Register here

Fort Worth Summer Day Camp

Free Summer Day Camp with AB Christian Learning Center in Fort Worth Texas for grades K-12. Registration Open. Camp starts in June 17. Register here.

Houston Summer Day Camp

Free 6-week Summer Day Camp in Houston with Hype Freedom Schools for grades K-12. Registration open. Camp starts in June 17. Register here.

Atlanta In-person Financial Literacy

Free Saturday financial literacy for teens with City Takers and facilitator Chike Uzoka. Grades 9-12. 3 Saturdays. 2-hour sessions. In-person at City Takers 3462 Delmar Ln NW Atlanta, 30331. Teens receive lunch, participant book, tee-shirt, giveaways, and certificates. June 22, 29, July 6. Registration deadline 06/20/24.   Register here

New York City – Angel Tree Sports Camp

Free basketball camp in New York City with former NBA player, Brandon Johnson. June 29, 2024. 9AM-12PM. Boys & Girls, ages 7-17. Location: New Heights Youth, Inc. - 1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Register here.

Baltimore Summer Day Camp

Free Summer Day Camp with Green Mount West Community Center in Baltimore for ages 8 to 17. Registration Open. Camp begins in July 8. Email Interest by June 10 to Akilah@greenmountwestcc.org

Houston Saturday STEM Zone

Free Mars Rover Explorers Program with University of Houston for grades 3-8. July 15 – July 19. Registration begins April 1 to July 1. Register here.

Virtual Financial Literacy (Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Houston)

Free Saturday virtual financial literacy for teens with City Takers and facilitated by Chike Uzoka. Grades 9-12. 3 Saturdays. 2-hour sessions. Teens receive participant book, tee-shirt, giveaways, and certificates. July 20th, 27th, and August 3rd. Registration Open.   Register here

Houston Career Exploration

Free Career Exploration through tennis shoe design, music creation and more with Families of Conviction. Grades 6 to 12. Starting Saturday, February 24 in Houston, TX. Registration open. Register here.

Chicago IL – Angel Tree Sports Camp

Free basketball camp in Chicago with former NBA player, Brandon Johnson. July 27, 2024. 9AM-12PM. Boys & Girls, ages 7-17. Location: Hope Student Athletics Center (Quest Multisport) - 2641 W Harrison St - Chicago, IL 60612

STEM Camp-Dallas

August 3rd from 9:30-12:00 pm Join Angel Tree's Free STEM Camp with STEM It Up Sports & Seeds 2 STEM. Ages 7-17 at St. Phillips School (Snyder Gym), 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Dallas, TX. Kids will receive Free Backpacks, School supplies, STEM kits + lunch, Tshirt and more. Register here For more information, contact erinn_fleeks@pfm.org

Parent/Guardian Webinar: How to talk to children about their parent’s incarceration

Free webinar for parents & guardians with Dr. Lucy about this important & sensitive topic. While every situation is unique, Dr. Lucy will share guiding principles that can help you navigate these conversations. Pre-registration required to receive the webinar link. 1:00PM EST. Click event above to register. Contact amy_beigel@pfm.org for more info.

Atlanta Sports League

Free year round sports league with Be Compelled and HBCU college student mentors. Age 5-18. Registration opens 7/25. Register here

Legal Assistance Information Sessions

Attend a no-cost 30-minute virtual informational session with Administer Justice to learn how to access legal support. Angel Tree Caregivers who attend will receive a $20 Walmart gift card. Choose one of three dates, September 5, 7, or 10. https://calendly.com/eodonnellaj/explore-legal-help?month=2024-09

Oklahoma City Sports Camp – OKCSports24

Free basketball camp in OKC with former NBA player, Brandon Johnson. September 28, 2024. 9AM-12PM. Boys & Girls, ages 7-17. Location: Premier Sportsplex - 111 Premier Pkwy Norman, OK 73071 Participant - www.prisonfellowship.org/SportsOKC24/1 Volunteer - www.prisonfellowship.org/SportsOKC24/2

Atlanta, Chicago and Houston Professional Growth

Youth IncYOUbator Pipeline program to equip students with personal and professional growth, and entrepreneurship skills. Grades 9-12. Atlanta: Georgia Tech University Chicago: University of Chicago Houston: Rice University.   Registration TBA

Houston TX- Angel Tree Sports Camp

Free basketball camp in Houston with former NBA player, Brandon Johnson. October 12, 2024. 9AM-12PM. Boys & Girls, ages 7-17. Location: MI3 Center - 1135 Ella Crossing Dr. Houston, Tx. 77090.

Angel Tree Baltimore STEM Camp

Angel Tree STEM Camp for kids 7-18. Located at The Banner Neighborhood Center - 1819 East Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21213 Register here