Workforce development is a key component in living a sustainable life. Our clients face a plethora of obstacles seeking employment and we work with them to overcome each one of them to find meaningful employment and training opportunities. Your support helps us to ensure success!

We would like to thank all of the volunteers and donors who have contributed to our success in these 54 years we've been in Washington, DC affecting change in the reentry community. If you're interested in volunteering or donating, reach out to us @ vscdc.org

Happy New Year from Voices for a Second Chance

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Apply today! Check out this opportunity for returning citizens to earn a certificate through Georgetown Law. This program is perfect for you or someone you know that is interested in becoming a paralegal. Apply by Feb. 21. prisonsandjustice.georgetown.edu/programs/paral… #reentry Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs DC Department of Employment Services

New Episode of #SolutionsFromTheYard is out now | Listen here - solutionsfromtheyard.podbean.com/e/episode-17-p… #reentrymatters #podcast #voicesforasecondchance

We're starting off #BlackHistoryMonth with a new episode of the #SolutionsFromTheYard podcast, which discusses the DC Code and how changes to the code can benefit returning citizens. #SecureDC Listen here: podbean.com/ew/pb-b4c92-15…

Do U have your tics to join us 5/9 at the The Carter Center for our #NoHealthNoJustice natl convening?! You'll get to hear from multiple leaders in health & justice, including Voices For A Second Chance’ ED Paula Thompson. Check out the full agenda & get your tics here: bit.ly/HealthJustice2…

For incarcerated & reentering children & youth, substance use & other health services are CRITICAL to ensuring positive health outcomes! Learn how provisions of Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 will strengthen access to both thru #Medicaid & #CHIP: bit.ly/3vWyXyo

New Episode of #SolutionsFromTheYard is out now | Listen here - shorturl.at/hf6Cs #reentrymatters #sfty #podcast #voicesforasecondchance

ICYMI: Last month, LAC’s #NoHealthNoJustice Initiative gathered 100+ community ldrs, incl. directly impacted ppl, advocates & providers, for “The Future of #Health & #Justice: Bridging & Building Movements.” Learn more thru recap & panel recordings here: bit.ly/4edMMdr

ICYMI: Yesterday was #WorldAIDSDay & we at LAC are celebrating the decades of progress made in healthcare + fighting stigma & discrimination while reaffirming our commitment to the ongoing protection & expansion of rights of PLWHA. Learn more here: bit.ly/worldAIDSday24

Please support Voices for a Second in helping our neighbors rebuild their lives after incarceration. 🔗 to donate linktr.ee/voicesforaseco…   Every bit helps! 💖 #GivingTuesday #Reentrymatters

Please donate today to help us continue connecting those returning home from incarceration with essentials like food, healthcare, and housing. 🔗 to donate linktr.ee/voicesforaseco… #GivingTuesday #ReentryMatters

The Kennedy Center (@KenCen) and Georgetown University will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the Let Freedom Ring Celebration on January 19, 2025. bit.ly/3VMsTCt

The annual program, part of the Center’s Millennium Stage performance series, will feature musical performances by Christopher Jackson (Christopher Jackson) and esperanza spalding (esperanza spalding) and the Let Freedom Ring Choir, led by Music Producer Nolan Williams, Jr.

At the event, Georgetown will present the annual John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award to Paula C. Thompson of Voices for a Second Chance (Voices For A Second Chance). This award is given to a local individual who exemplifies the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

We are incredibly proud to announce that our President & CEO has been honored with the John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award! Join us in celebrating this achievement on Jan 19th at the Let Freedom Ring Celebration bit.ly/3VMsTCt at the @KenCen .