Our Story.
North Carolina CDC is a reentry nonprofit with programs that help individuals rebuild their lives and reintegrate into communities by connecting them with resources, support, access to public services, and benefits.
Around 25 percent of North Carolinians have a criminal record and when they complete their sentence they start over. They frequently need a place to live, a job, behavioral and health care services, and support to re-start their lives. In fact, about 95 percent of people in prison will eventually return to their communities and face an enormous set of obstacles as they attempt to reenter society exacerbated by their time incarcerated, race, and socio-economic status.
Our goal is to explore persistent gaps or unmet needs in local reentry support systems and create innovative and promising strategies to address common challenges through partnerships, collaborations, and volunteerism. We aim to build a coordinated reentry referral system, educate community members, create a one-stop reentry shop, provide support and services to economically disadvantaged communities, and promote ongoing collaboration among reentry partners.
How Your Support Makes an Impact.
You can help NC Second Chance CDC raise $75 k to build dedicated support networks in Harnett, Johnston, and Lee Counties, launch new programs, expand existing programs that show promise and establish pilot projects to determine if reentry programs should be scaled up—none of which would be possible without external support from our donors, the public, and government investments.
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Highlights
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Creating a "one-stop” reentry office that provides services to the community and justice-involved residents.
Create round table meetings with local stakeholders that include Dept. of Public Safety, Commerce, Justice, and local organizations within the counties we serve.
Provide remote service delivery to individuals recently released that includes digital literacy and access to technology.
Provide a financial literacy program to assist the communities and give citizens access to the education they need to build a solid financial foundation.
Address record unemployment rates, poverty, homelessness, violence, drug overdose, and health and behavioral health conditions within the communities we serve.
Our Work In Action
In 2021-2022, we have assisted 3 justice-involved citizens with reentry services that includes workforce and business development.
In 2022, we served 100 families with Thanksgiving meals in Harnett County and provided 5 families with Christmas donations.
In 2023, we have served 85 children with back to school supplies in Harnett County.
We have assisted 15 economically-disadvantaged families with financial assistances through our rental & utility assistance program.
What we Do
Ready 4 Work Program.
We partner with NC Works to provide job readiness/ job placement, resume and cover letter building, addressing interview skills, and more. NC Works offers a multitude of resources for our clients through our partnership.
Reentry Program.
We provide a stable road for reentry navigation through our supportive network that offers interventions and services for behavioral health & substance counseling, healthcare resources, peer support network, and family-oriented resources.
Rental & Utility Assistance Program.
We provide financial assistance to those who fall within the guidelines and are in imminent threat of eviction or disconnection on utilities.
Education Resources.
Financial literacy is important for reducing recidivism and we provide a program to educate the communities on financial stability.
