Second Chance Society

08/24/2026

Come to the Table: 18th Annual Fall Fellowship Dinner - 10/15 Save the Date!

For 18 years, Fall Fellowship Dinner has been one of Second Chance Society's most meaningful traditions bringing clients, supporters, community leaders, volunteers, and partners to the same table.

On Thursday, October 15, we're doing it again. Join us at The Venue Fort Lauderdale as we celebrate the people and partnerships behind the work of SCS and raise support to help individuals overcome barriers to employment and self-sufficiency.

$35 TIX | ADS | SPONSORSHIPS: https://www.secondchancesociety.org/events/

We'd love for you to join us!

08/20/2026

Great partnerships begin with great people.

When Darryl Young joined Second Chance Society as our Volunteer Coordinator, he brought a passion for service and a commitment to connecting people with meaningful opportunities to give back.

We're also grateful to AARP, whose support and partnership help connect experienced professionals with organizations like ours, strengthening communities through volunteerism and purpose.

08/19/2026

We’ve officially launched “Everyone Deserves a Second Chance” - a campaign that creates real opportunities for men and women in Broward County: providing a hand up, not a handout!

BEST OF ALL: Second Chance Society can receive a 5% match on donations through this campaign, but only through August 31st!

We're raising $2,500 to fund barrier removals to employment, process certifications and trainings, and cover vital costs of ID documentation for the formerly incarcerated, homeless, and others who are struggling.

Through your gift, you will add to the more than 17,500 individuals who have been assisted since 2001.

25 Years of Redemption, Hope, New Beginnings

08/18/2026

Never Give Up Day is a reminder that perseverance can change lives. Every day, we meet individuals who have faced addiction, homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, or financial hardship. Their stories are proof that setbacks don't have to define the future. With determination, support, and opportunity, new beginnings are possible.

At Second Chance Society, we believe in the power of resilience and the importance of giving people the tools they need to succeed. Because sometimes, all it takes is one second chance to change the course of a life.

08/17/2026

Happy Birthday to our incredible Board Member, Marcia Barry-Smith!

Today, Marcia is celebrating in a truly meaningful way. Instead of birthday gifts, she's invited family, friends, and colleagues to support Second Chance Society and help create second chances for individuals and families working toward economic mobility.

Marcia has dedicated her life to servant leadership, community impact, and opening doors for others. We are grateful for her unwavering commitment to our mission and honored that she's chosen to celebrate her birthday by giving back.

Join us in wishing Marcia a very happy birthday—and if you're able, consider making a gift in her honor.

Donate here: https://givebutter.com/celebrate-marcias-birthday-with-second-chance-society-xx3jrf

08/13/2026

This month we're proud to recognize Yasha Riley, Secretary and Board Member of Second Chance Society.

In addition to serving as a Senior Account Manager at Fiserv, Yasha is the founder of Motivation Mobility, a nonprofit inspired by her own recovery journey. Her passion, leadership, and commitment to helping others continue to strengthen our mission every day.

She shared, “𝑰 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍. 𝑰 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏'𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚.“

Thank you, Yasha, for helping create brighter futures throughout our community.

08/11/2026

Meet Ginette, our Director of Donor & Community Relations.

Every person on our team has a story about why they chose this work.

Today, Ginette shares why she believes in Second Chance Society's mission and what inspires her to help build stronger connections throughout our community.

Because every second chance begins with someone willing to believe in another person.

08/10/2026

We’re grateful to BankUnited for its generous $5,000 sponsorship of Second Chance Society’s 2026 Fall Fellowship Dinner and for its continued commitment to strengthening our community.

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming the BankUnited team to Second Chance Society for a site visit, where we shared more about our work and the impact of partnerships that help individuals move toward employment, stability, and self-sufficiency.

On October 15th, Fall Fellowship will bring together supporters, community leaders, partners, and friends to celebrate the power of second chances and invest in brighter futures across Broward County.

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open!

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/fallfellowship2026

Thank you, BankUnited, for showing up, investing in our mission, and helping strengthen the community we share.

08/08/2026

Happy Birthday to an extraordinary leader, visionary, and champion for second chances, Dr. Danielle Doss!

Danielle leads Second Chance Society with unwavering purpose, unlocking hope for people navigating some of life's most challenging seasons. Her passion for creating opportunities, restoring dignity, and empowering others is at the heart of everything she does.

We celebrate her birthday and the incredible impact she makes in the lives of so many.

Please join us in wishing Danielle a very Happy Birthday!

08/06/2026

Dr. Danielle Doss, CEO of Second Chance Society, was recently featured on the Just Economy Podcast presented by the Community Reinvestment Alliance of Florida.

During the conversation, Danielle discusses the importance of creating pathways to economic mobility, removing barriers to employment, and why second chances are essential to building stronger individuals, families, and communities.

At Second Chance Society, we believe lasting change happens when people have access to opportunity, supportive relationships, and the resources they need to move forward. We're grateful for opportunities like this to elevate conversations around workforce development, financial stability, and community impact.

🎧 Listen to the episode and join the conversation.

PART 1: https://youtube.com/watch?v=wvgEYZa8UgQ&is=_-RKORKqcHmvsO5p

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