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Jail to Jobs Empowering youthful offenders across Texas. Our vision is to implement an effective juvenile offender ministry model throughout every county in Texas

Sometimes, all it takes is someone willing to invest a little time to change the entire trajectory of someone’s life. 💯A...
10/16/2026

Sometimes, all it takes is someone willing to invest a little time to change the entire trajectory of someone’s life. 💯

A few minutes of encouragement. A few hours of mentorship. Someone willing to teach, listen, guide, and most importantly, BELIEVE.

What may seem like a small investment of time to one person could become a life-changing opportunity for another.

That’s what Jail to Jobs is all about. ❤️

We’re not just teaching trades. We’re building confidence, restoring hope, developing character, and helping young people see a future they may have never thought was possible.

Because when you invest in someone’s potential, you’re not just changing their day. You could be changing their entire future.

Life is tough. Love is tougher. 🧡

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📏 We’re measuring more than inches. We’re measuring PROGRESS.At Jail to Jobs, every inch matters. But the greatest growt...
10/14/2026

📏 We’re measuring more than inches. We’re measuring PROGRESS.

At Jail to Jobs, every inch matters. But the greatest growth isn’t always measured with a tape measure.

It’s measured in confidence gained, skills developed, discipline learned, and opportunities created.

What might look like a simple lesson in measuring is actually a young person learning how to build a better future.

Because at Jail to Jobs, we’re not just teaching young people how to work with their hands. We’re empowering them to take their futures into their own hands.

One skill. One step. One second chance at a time.

🧡 Life is tough. Love is tougher.

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10/12/2026

🚀 NEW MONTH. NEW MINDSET. NEW OPPORTUNITIES.

October isn’t just another month on the calendar. It’s another opportunity to grow, to win, and to take one step closer to the future you’re working toward.

At Jail to Jobs, we believe your past doesn’t determine your potential, and where you started doesn’t have to be where you finish.

Every time a participant walks through our doors, they’re making a decision to invest in themselves, develop new skills, and build a better tomorrow.

💪 Winning starts with showing up. Growth starts with taking action. Success starts with believing it’s possible.

October is the month of WINNING, OPTIMISM, GROWTH, and CONTINUED SUCCESS.

LEARN IT. CLAIM IT. ACHIEVE IT. 🔥

🧡 Life is tough. Love is tougher.

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🔨 We’re not just building walls. We’re building lives. 💪Every nail driven, every board measured, and every skill learned...
10/09/2026

🔨 We’re not just building walls. We’re building lives. 💪

Every nail driven, every board measured, and every skill learned represents something much bigger than construction.

At Jail to Jobs, our participants aren’t just learning how to build something with their hands. They’re learning how to build a future for themselves.

They’re building confidence.
They’re building discipline.
They’re building character.
They’re building a future filled with opportunity.

Because the same hands that are learning to build walls today are the hands that will build better lives tomorrow.

We’re not just teaching trades. We’re helping transform lives, one skill, one opportunity, and one second chance at a time.

🧡 Life is tough. Love is tougher.

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10/07/2026

🎉 WE’RE CELEBRATING — AND YOU’RE INVITED! 🎉

Jail to Jobs is officially opening our doors, and we want YOU and your family to come celebrate with us! 🧡➡️

Join us for our GRAND OPENING on Sunday, October 25th from 1–3 PM!

Come see the space, meet the Jail to Jobs family, and learn more about how we’re helping young people build a new path forward.

We’ll have games, scavenger hunts, family activities, snacks, drinks, a DJ, and more! 🎶🎯🍿

Bring the whole family. Bring a friend. Come celebrate what’s happening—and what’s still to come.

đź“… Sunday, October 25th
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
🧡 Family Friendly & FREE
8868 Research Blvd Suite 104
Austin, TX 78758

Life is tough. Love is tougher.

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10/05/2026

This is why we do what we do. 🧡

For someone with a felony on their record, finding a job can feel like hearing “no” before anyone ever takes the time to know your story.

But at Jail to Jobs, we believe your past may be part of your story—but it does not have to determine your future.

When a participant says, “Without Jail to Jobs, I don’t know where I’d be,” it reminds us that this is about so much more than job training. It’s about someone believing in you. Someone opening a door. Someone reminding you that you still have value, purpose, and a future worth fighting for.

Second chances change lives. And sometimes, one “YES” is all it takes to change someone’s direction. ➡️

Life is tough. Love is tougher. 🧡

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Every certificate tells a story… but nobody gets there alone. 🧡Behind so many of our Jail to Jobs participants is a pare...
10/02/2026

Every certificate tells a story… but nobody gets there alone. 🧡

Behind so many of our Jail to Jobs participants is a parent who kept believing, a mentor who kept showing up, or someone who simply refused to give up on them.

These pictures represent more than graduation. They represent support, sacrifice, accountability, encouragement, and second chances.

Sometimes all it takes is one person saying, “I believe in you. Keep going.”

To every parent, mentor, coach, volunteer, and supporter who walks alongside our participants—this win belongs to you too. 🙌

Because when a young person has someone in their corner, their past doesn’t have to determine their future.

Life is tough. Love is tougher. 🧡

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09/30/2026

🎓 Every certificate tells a story.

To some, it may look like just a piece of paper.

But to our participants, it represents showing up when it would’ve been easier to quit. It represents early mornings, hard conversations, new skills, discipline, growth, setbacks overcome, and a decision to keep moving forward.

That certificate says:

I finished what I started.
I learned something new.
I proved something to myself.
I’m ready for what’s next.

At Jail to Jobs, we’re not just celebrating certificates—we’re celebrating changed lives, discovered purpose, and futures being built. 🧡🖤

To every participant holding that certificate: Be proud of what you accomplished. And remember—this is only the beginning. 🚀

Life is tough. Love is tougher.

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🏆 A HUGE congratulations to our Executive Director, Eddie Franz!Eddie has been named the 2026 Austin Executive Leader of...
09/29/2026

🏆 A HUGE congratulations to our Executive Director, Eddie Franz!

Eddie has been named the 2026 Austin Executive Leader of the Year! 🎉

This recognition reflects more than leadership—it represents a commitment to people, second chances, and the belief that a person’s past does not have to determine their future.

Every day, Eddie leads the Jail to Jobs mission with passion, purpose, and a heart to see young people succeed. His leadership continues to strengthen our team, expand our impact, and create opportunities for lives to be changed.

Eddie, we’re proud to have you leading the way. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🏆

Life is tough. Love is tougher. 🧡

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Austin, TX
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