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Our mission is to recruit, educate, certify, and secure employment for formally incarcerated men and women as certified personal trainers.

09/27/2026

Four months. Hundreds of careers. A nationwide opportunity.

A Second U Foundation is proud to announce the launch of our nationwide staffing service, bringing trained talent and meaningful career opportunities to professional sports stadiums and concert venues across the country.

In just four months, we’ve trained and connected hundreds of individuals to careers in the hospitality industry and this is only the beginning.

From the classroom to the biggest stages in sports and entertainment, we’re creating pathways to opportunity, one career at a time.

The work continues. The impact is growing. The future is nationwide.

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08/27/2026

Opportunity starts with access.

A powerful day of connection, purpose, and possibility! A Second U Foundation, alongside our incredible community partners at the Urban League of Central Carolinas hosted a successful Orientation Day to connect our community with services, education, and support designed to open doors to meaningful careers and brighter futures.

From building trades and hospitality to wellness and workforce development, we’re helping people discover pathways to stability, growth, and success.

This is what happens when community organizations come together with one mission: create opportunity, build confidence, and empower people to move forward.

The journey starts here. The future is being built now.

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08/23/2026

A Second U Foundation is bringing a powerful model to the forefront: where for profit services and nonprofit impact work together to create real opportunity.

Our hospitality program is proving what’s possible in professional stadiums across the country creating pathways to meaningful employment, hands-on experience, and career growth.

And the impact doesn’t stop at the stadium. These partnerships are helping connect communities to restaurant internships, giving individuals the skills, experience, and confidence to build brighter futures.

This is what happens when business, community, and purpose come together. Create opportunity. Build careers. Strengthen communities.

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08/06/2026

Charlotte, NC & NYC
Real change starts with opportunity.

ASU is helping equip marginalized communities with professional hospitality training that opens doors to careers at some of the nation’s biggest stadiums and live event venues. This is about more than jobs it’s about creating pathways, building confidence, and investing in people who have often been overlooked.

If you’re from Charlotte, North Carolina or NYC this movement is happening in your community. Support it. Share it. Talk about it. Every trained professional represents a family, a future, and a stronger community.

Tag someone who believes opportunity should be accessible to everyone.

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07/02/2026

THIS IS MORE THAN A TRACK... IT’S A CALL TO ACTION.

“If you want a chance at winning... come to A Second U.”
Party G the Humble, Jewlz & Dame Grillow didn’t just make a song—they dropped an anthem for every person chasing a better future.
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We’re proving that real change starts with education, employment, entrepreneurship, and opportunity. This is for the dreamers, the grinders, the overlooked, and everyone who’s ready to turn struggle into success.
Hit FOLLOW and join a movement that’s changing lives.
Donate today to help us provide the tools, training, and opportunities our communities deserve.
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Every share reaches another future leader.
Every follow grows the movement.
Every donation creates another second chance.
The culture can inspire.
The community can rise.
The movement starts with us.

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06/29/2026

Some nights are about entertainment. Others remind you why purpose matters.

Experiencing on Broadway was nothing short of powerful. The storytelling, emotion, and message challenged us to reflect on resilience, justice, and the incredible strength of the human spirit. It was an unforgettable experience that left us inspired long after the curtain fell.

At A Second U Foundation, this is exactly why we do what we do. We believe every person deserves the opportunity for a second chance, a fresh start, and the support to rewrite their story. Every life has value, every journey deserves hope, and every setback can become a comeback with the right community behind you.

This evening wasn’t just about seeing an amazing production, it was about celebrating the power of transformation, hope, and the belief that no one should be defined by their hardest moments.

Here’s to creating more opportunities, changing more lives, and proving that second chances aren’t just possible, they’re powerful. Huge thanks to a list of freedom fighters .bryan24

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05/26/2026

“Your past does not define your future but your next decision does. Skilled trades create second chances, stable careers, and new beginnings. Big shoutout to our newest partners .inc and staff for the incredible services and housing provided to veterans and returning citizens!

If you have been impacted by the criminal justice system and are interested in becoming an HVAC or electrical technician, register on our website or DM us today.”

05/22/2026

Building futures through opportunity and skilled trades. Our Second U Builders program, in partnership with is empowering veterans and formerly incarcerated individuals with hands-on training in electrical and HVAC systems—creating pathways to stable careers, economic mobility, and second chances that strengthen our communities.

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04/27/2026

Growth isn’t just about numbers—it’s about impact, connection, and purpose.

, A Second U Foundation, and social entrepreneurs across the country are building more than networks and brands—they’re creating pathways for opportunity, equity, and lasting change.

By investing in people, amplifying voices, and strengthening communities, this movement is proof that collaboration can turn vision into reality. When we uplift each other, we all rise.

The work continues. The mission is clear. The impact is real.
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04/16/2026

History just shifted.

becoming the first formerly incarcerated person to purchase a 19 acre prison complex isn’t just a milestone—it’s a powerful reclaiming of space, narrative, and possibility. What once symbolized confinement will now become a foundation for transformation.

Through vision, resilience, and purpose, this moment proves that the story doesn’t end at incarceration—it can evolve into leadership, ownership, and generational impact.

A Second U Foundation and our community are proud to stand with as they reimagine what true transition looks like for returning citizens. This is more than a campus—it’s a movement toward restoration, dignity, and second chances done right.

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Charlotte, NC
28201-28237, 28240-28247, 28250, 28253-28256, 28258, 28260-28262, 28265-28266, 2

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http://www.asecondufoundation.org/

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