EVERYBODY DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE
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Empowering Lives with Hope and Support

Everybody Deserves a Second Chance was created from a simple belief: people should not be defined by their hardest moments.
Our organization is focused on reaching individuals who may feel like people have given up on them or turned their backs on them. We want to offer encouragement, resources, opportunities, and a reminder that there is still hope.
Led by our CEO and supported by a growing team and community partners, we are working to create a vision where people have access to opportunities that can help them move forward.

Our Mission

Helping People Move Forward
Our mission is to reach people in our community and beyond who need a helping hand, an encouraging voice, or an extra push to keep moving forward. Through community support, job assistance, education, wellness opportunities, spiritual encouragement, and meaningful partnerships, we work to remind people that their story is not over.
Everybody deserves another chance to hope, grow, and succeed.

Our Vision

Reaching Communities. Restoring Hope.
Our vision is to expand our reach into cities and communities across every state, connecting people with the support and opportunities they need to build a better future.
We believe in Each One, Teach One. Reach One. When people come together to help one another, the impact can extend far beyond a single individual.
Meet Our CEO

Jerome Walker

Our CEO founded Everybody Deserves a Second Chance with a heart for helping people and strengthening the community.
With a vision that extends beyond Columbia, South Carolina, our goal is to build relationships and partnerships that allow us to reach more communities and more people who need support.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Building Opportunity Through Partnership

No organization can do everything alone. That's why partnerships are an important part of our mission.
We are working to build relationships with organizations and businesses throughout Columbia and surrounding communities.

Our Community Connections

  • Innovative Solutions — Columbia, SC
    A community partnership supporting our broader vision of connecting people with resources and opportunities.
  • HireQuest Direct — Columbia, SC
    A connection to employment opportunities for individuals seeking a path back into the workforce.
  • Krispy Kreme
    Community fundraising and partnership opportunities that help support outreach efforts.

Take the First Step Today

Reach out now for support and resources. You deserve a second chance, and we're here to help. Call us or email to start your journey!
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