Mary’s Center in Dorchester with her then 14-month old daughter after her child’s father left her, penniless and unable to pay the rent.
Emergency Housing Payment Assistance (RAFT).I received the most votes and served as the Mayor of Leavenworth, Kansas in 2019.
After 5 years of being released, I expunged my criminal record and started a non-profit organization called Unity in the Community, which lead me to run for City Commission in 2017. I wanted to bring hope to those who felt hopeless. After successfully completing my parole, I became a mentor in the Lansing Correctional facility, the same prison where I spent 3 years of my life. The more I served the more God was blessing me. I started serving inside of my church and serving my community. I discovered my purpose in prison, my purpose was to serve. After diligently searching, I found employment. Many doors were closed but because I had a support system, I didn’t give up. Finding employment was challenging, with no transportation and with a criminal record. After being released from Prison I paroled to my son’s mother Jessica, my support system. I studied the Bible, educated myself, and prepared myself to where I was going in life, my destination was a success. I made the decision that I would no longer indulge in criminal activities. During my time in prison, I became a believer in Christ. With the same grace that God gives us, we should give to other people. As we ask for forgiveness of our sins and the mistakes we made, God forgives us and gives us another chance. As human beings, we’ve all made mistakes in life and fallen short of the glory of God. Success only comes to those individuals who’ve learned from their mistakes and given another chance. Each home has an appointed House Manager resident and residents work together to make their living accommodations a home. Transportation provides freedom and empowers individuals to broaden boundaries and limitations. Our role, to fulfill the mission of 2nd Chance House Ministries, is to disciple individuals to experience God’s love, faithfulness, and blessings by working with mentors, transition coaches and benefactors, in ministry to their worldly needs. 2nd Chance House Ministries has been blessed with two transitional homes, located at 1029 Pottawatomie and 414 Pottawatomie, Leavenworth, Kansas. Employment allows individuals to sustain their homes, set goals, and provides monetary resources for individual autonomy and personal growth. A home provides safety, security, sustainability, and cultivates a sense of responsibility, belonging, and pride.
It’s hard for individuals to find hope and develop a sustainable reentry plan if they have nowhere to call home. The biggest challenges individuals face, once released from incarceration, are housing, employment, and transportation.
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