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Sip and paint event – June 2024

By Brynn Smith | Jun 6, 2024 | Comments Off on Sip and paint event – June 2024

June 21, 2024

Second Chance at Prom

By Brynn Smith | Apr 4, 2024 | Comments Off on Second Chance at Prom

R.A.W. News – Week of 3/15/24

By Brynn Smith | Mar 15, 2024 | Comments Off on R.A.W. News – Week of 3/15/24

RAW   REENTRY. ACTIVITY. WATCH.  Reentry Activity Watch (RAW) is designed to give a brief synopsis of laws, policies, events, and stories that directly impact returning citizens. The goal of RAW…

Direct Service Work is Advocacy & Requires Sustainable Funding

By Brynn Smith | Feb 28, 2024 | Comments Off on Direct Service Work is Advocacy & Requires Sustainable Funding

While many funders working to support anti-discrimination and racial equity efforts tend to favor organizations that advocate for high-level policy reform, the importance of funding community-based direct service providers, like…

Women to Watch 2023-Paula Thompson podcast interview

By Brynn Smith | Nov 13, 2023 | Comments Off on Women to Watch 2023-Paula Thompson podcast interview

Executive Director Paula Thompson was selected as one of the NonprofitHR’s 2023 Social Impact Women To Watch for her work in the non-profit/reentry sector. Below is the podcast interview on…

Inside Voices: Three D.C. Men Offer Solutions from the Yard

By Brynn Smith | Nov 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Inside Voices: Three D.C. Men Offer Solutions from the Yard

Nonprofit organization Voices for a Second Chance started a podcast hosted by three formerly incarcerated men that gives listeners an unvarnished view of prison and its impact on society. 

Rooted in humanity

By Brynn Smith | Oct 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Rooted in humanity

The first 24-48 hours after release from prison is the most critical time for someone transitioning from the penal system back into their community. COVID-19 created new challenges for those…

VSC 2019

By Brynn Smith | Aug 31, 2023 | Comments Off on VSC 2019

Voices for a Second Chance

By Brynn Smith | Aug 31, 2023 | Comments Off on Voices for a Second Chance

50th Anniversary Gala

By Brynn Smith | Aug 30, 2023 | Comments Off on 50th Anniversary Gala