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Prison Fellowship and CrossWalk Center Offer Hope in Reentry

Prison Fellowship and CrossWalk Center are partnering to place Houston-area Academy graduates in living-wage careers.

By Alyson R. Quinn
January 13, 2021
Reentry | Second Chance Employment | Second Chances
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Restoring Voting Rights for Prisoners: How Felony Disenfranchisement Creates Second-Class Citizens

It’s election year, but not all Americans are eligible to vote. Felony disenfranchisement continues to create second-class citizens out of returning neighbors struggling to rebuild their lives after paying their debt to society.

By Emily Harris Greene
October 26, 2020
COVID-19 | Second Chances | Voting Rights
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Redefining Success in a Post-Prison World

Can chasing the good life bring fulfillment? J. Kana shares how his incarceration redefined his understanding of success.

By J. Kana
March 11, 2020
Second Chances
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5 Tips for Colleges Welcoming Returning Citizens

Returning citizens face numerous barriers to education. Karen Swanson, director of the Billy Graham Center’s Institute for Prison Ministries at Wheaton College, has five tips for colleges and universities that want to welcome former prisoners.

By Grayson Pope
July 4, 2019
education | Reentry | Second Chances
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Celebrating Second Chances at Easter

In this Easter message of second chances and redemption, Prison Fellowship president and CEO James Ackerman looks back at Charles Colson's legacy.

By James J. Ackerman
April 19, 2019
Charles Colson | Easter | Hope Events | Second Chance Month | Second Chances
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What the Bible Says About Second Chances

God is patient in giving us second chances—and not just one, but continual second chances.

By Grayson Pope
April 15, 2019
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How One Company Built a Work Culture of Second Chances

For 15 years, John Rush has built companies that offer supportive employment for people in need of a second chance. Today as the CEO of CleanTurn, he’s helping formerly incarcerated people thrive in the workplace.

By Grayson Pope
April 8, 2019
CleanTurn Enterprises | Second Chance Month | Second Chances
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Hearts on Fire: How Pillar of Fire Church Is Transforming Lives

  'Through God's faithfulness in our lives, we're allowed to serve Him out here.'

By Emily Harris Greene
April 3, 2019
California | Church | Reentry | Second Chances
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Watergate Hotel Gala to Kick Off 2019 Second Chance Month April Events

Matthew Charles and Emily Colson were two featured speakers at the inaugural Second Chance Month Gala at the historic Watergate Hotel.

By Prison Fellowship
March 26, 2019
Second Chance Month | Second Chances | Watergate
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Pastor, Church Planter, and Advocate: Former Prisoner Speaks Out for Justice that Restores

"I believe detours exist to lead you toward your ultimate destination."

By Grayson Pope
March 26, 2019
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