By The Grace of God

Second Chances

Accomplishments

We believe that we overcome by the power of Jesus and the word of our testimony. The accomplishments listed below are only possible through the Grace of God and the support of our wonderful community at Second Chances. We pray that as you read these stories you will be encouraged by what the Lord is doing in and through our ministry.

December 1, 2024

Sending out a heartfelt thank you to Harvest Hills Homeowners Association for inviting us to the Christmas Tree Lighting . We are so grateful the whole neighborhood collected canned goods for our food pantry Second Chances Thrift Store for our unhoused friends.

A Heartfelt thank you to harvest hills

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July 31st 2024

How Diversion' Hub’s partnership with Second Chances showcases the the Power of Community and Support.

Making A Cycle of Kindness

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July 19th, 2024

Sean Steps Into a New Pair

The Second Chances community rallies together to help get shawn a new pair of shoes.

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July 19th, 2024

Second Chances is highlighted in The McGrady Foundation’s 2024 CLM Memorial Golf Tournament ‘Pay It Forward’.

Teeing Off for a Good Cause

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405 Featured HER

2021 Catalyst

Owner and founder of Second Chances, Delisa Jones was featured as the HER Catalyst for 2021!

While we love a good glamour moment, features like this one are a blessing not for personal acclaim, but for spreading the mission of Second Chances to those who may have not yet heard of it!

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2023

As we look back on 2023, we give all the glory to God and extend a huge thank you to our patrons, donors, and partners! It is by the grace of God and the support given to us that we are able to give to those who need it most.

● 20 backpacks filled with school supplies and 1 pair of shoes for each homeless child - requested by Tatum Volunteer Fire Dept.

● Free “First Day of School” clothes offered to all teachers and staff - any school in the area

● MRCC Senior Youth group service project - drawstring packs filled with supplies for the homeless

● Delisa to speak to 6th graders at MRCC about the ministry

● Delisa to be featured on Channel 9, Monday - July 22, as the“Hometown Hero”

● Possibility of fundraiser event in the Fall

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2023

  • 128 tents given to homeless 

  • 140 sleeping bags to homeless

  • 700 hygiene kits to homeless

  • 200 bus passes per week (total of 1,100 for 3rd quarter)

  • Cold lunch Monday-Saturday plus hot meal Tuesday-Saturday

  • 109 Identification cards obtained for homeless

  • 43 Birth certificates obtained for homeless

  • 39 individuals placed in sober living

  • Housing for 3 families (total of 12 individuals)

  • 23 currently have jobs/7 are in treatment

  • All others in programs except 2 who need special programs for severe mental health and anger challenges

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2024

  • Expanded Shop to 3rd Suite!!!!

  • Hamburger/Hotdog cookout for homeless friends

  • 37 people assisted to obtain ID cards

  • 29 people assisted to obtain birth certificates

  • 22 were placed in Sober Living - 19 still there and working Full time

  • 39 tents given away

  • 150 sleeping bags given away

  • Preparing ~1,500 meals/week: average feeding 250/daily x 6 days/week

  • Monday’s are “Dress out” - clean clothe Monday’s are “Dress out” - clean clothes are given to the homeless and feeding day. The store is not open for customers.

  • $1,800 spent on housing 4 sets of people in acute crisis for one week each. This is especially used for families with children.