Soteria Community Development Corporation

Soteria Community Development Corporation We empower families impacted by the Criminal Justice System with the tools of community development.

Soteria CDC advocates for economic and social justice for those and their families impacted by the criminal justice system. We work to create opportunities for previously incarcerated men to reenter society through transitional housing, life skills, and job training.

06/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped renovate our kitchen at Soteria House for Women. From the architecture plans to kitchen utensils to meals for our ladies, our community of support went above and beyond to create a wonderful home for women getting out of prison.

Thank you.

04/24/2026

Incredible Panel discussion last night after our Reentry Simulation. Check out this clip where Jeremy Windle, Allison Elder, and Caroline Caldwell discuss myths about men and women with criminal backgrounds with our founder, Jerry Blassingame.

Big thanks to everyone who came out to participate and to Westminster Presbyterian for hosting us.



WALK IN THE SHOES OF MEN & WOMEN JUST RELEASED FROM PRISON.Find out first hand the realities and challenges of reenterin...
04/21/2026

WALK IN THE SHOES OF MEN & WOMEN JUST RELEASED FROM PRISON.

Find out first hand the realities and challenges of reentering society after incarceration by attending a Reentry Simulation hosted by Soteria Community Development Corporation and Westminster Presbyterian Church. You will receive the profile of an individual upon release from prison and then navigate through the various requirements, realities, and challenges that individuals typically face. By experiencing these complex obstacles and barriers, we not only gain visibility into the individuals perspectives but also discover innovative ways to help these individuals succeed.

For this reentry simulation, we are thrilled to include a panel discussion so that our guests can also learn from the perspectives of lawyers, mental health professionals, and probation officers. Allison Elder of Time Served, Caroline Caldwell of New Mind Health & Care, and Jeremy Windle from SC Probation, Pardon & Parole will unpack the issues with our founder, Jerry Blassingame.



WALK IN THE SHOES OF MEN & WOMEN JUST RELEASED FROM PRISON.Find out first hand the realities and challenges of reenterin...
04/20/2026

WALK IN THE SHOES OF MEN & WOMEN JUST RELEASED FROM PRISON.

Find out first hand the realities and challenges of reentering society after incarceration by attending a Reentry Simulation hosted by Soteria Community Development Corporation and Westminster Presbyterian Church. You will receive the profile of an individual upon release from prison and then navigate through the various requirements, realities, and challenges that individuals typically face. By experiencing these complex obstacles and barriers, we not only gain visibility into the individuals perspectives but also discover innovative ways to help these individuals succeed.

For this reentry simulation, we are thrilled to include a panel discussion so that our guests can also learn from the perspectives of lawyers, mental health professionals, and probation officers. Allison Elder of Time Served, Caroline Caldwell of New Mind Health & Care, and Jeremy Windle from SC Probation, Pardon & Parole will unpack the issues with our founder, Jerry Blassingame.



Have you been arrested or convicted of a crime?SOTERIA IS OFFERING FREE RECORD EXAMINATIONS TO CELEBRATE SECOND CHANCE M...
04/09/2026

Have you been arrested or convicted of a crime?

SOTERIA IS OFFERING FREE RECORD EXAMINATIONS TO CELEBRATE SECOND CHANCE MONTH

Are you having a hard time getting a job, furthering your education, and / or obtaining housing because of your record?

April is 2nd Chance Month, and Soteria is celebrating the men and women we serve who are working to thrive after incarceration by serving our community of previously incarcerated individuals with the opportunity to find out if their records may be expunged.

Expungements remove the record of an arrest or conviction so that the offense no longer appears on a criminal record/rap sheet. Once records are expunged, citizens are able to apply for education, employment, and housing that they could not access with their criminal backgrounds. The expungement process can be overwhelming and confusing for those who may be eligible. People need to understand the requirements for eligibility, the process for obtaining expungements, and the costs associated.

On average, an expungement costs $310 per charge, and most individuals face several charges.

Soteria is hosting a Record Examination Day on April 9th from 9am - 4pm that is free to the public. We will start the process to find out if records are eligible for expungement, and for those who qualify, we will help to pay for up to 50% of fees through our Expungement Fund.

Help us spread the word to anyone who may be eligible.


Have you been arrested or convicted of a crime?SOTERIA IS OFFERING FREE RECORD EXAMINATIONS TO CELEBRATE SECOND CHANCE M...
04/06/2026

Have you been arrested or convicted of a crime?

SOTERIA IS OFFERING FREE RECORD EXAMINATIONS TO CELEBRATE SECOND CHANCE MONTH

Soteria is hosting a Record Examination Day on April 9th from 9am - 4pm that is free to the public. We will start the process to find out if records are eligible for expungement, and for those who qualify, we will help to pay for up to 50% of fees through our Expungement Fund.

Help us spread the word to anyone who may be eligible.

APPOINTMENTS ARE LIMITED.
CALL 864.272.0681

Next Second Chance Month Event:
Mark your calendars and join us Thurs April 23 for a Reentry Simulation and panel discussion to raise awareness around the realities men and women face upon release from prison in addition to the opportunities that are available through community development.

Reentry Simulation & Panel Discussion | Thursday, April 23 | 6-8pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church , 2310 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC, 29605 - ROOM 211
Walk in the shoes of men and women just released from prison and experience the realities of reentry first hand.

The simulation will be followed by a panel discussion with Jerry Blassingame (Founder & CEO of Soteria CDC, Caroline Caldwell (Founder & Director of New Mind Health and Care, a nonprofit providing free mental health and behavioral modification services to those impacted by incarceration), Allison Elder (ED of Time Served, a nonprofit legal aid organization), and Jeremy Windle (Law Enforcement Manager at the SC Department of Probation, Pardon & Parole)
RSVP at SoteriaCDC.org/events



04/03/2026

Big thanks to everyone for coming out to celebrate Soteria’s Proclamation Day for Second Chance Month!

Mark your calendars and join us throughout April as we celebrate Second Chance Month and raise awareness around the realities men and women face upon release from prison in addition to the opportunities that are available through community development.

Record Examination Day | Thursday, April 9 | 9am - 4pm
Soteria CDC , 210 Shaw Street , Greenville, SC 29609
Find out if your charges are eligible for expungement. For records that are eligible for expungement, Soteria will cover up to 50% of the fees. (On average, an expungement costs $310 per charge, and most individuals face several charges.)
This is free to the public, but we would like for anyone interested to make an appointment: 864.272.0681

Reentry Simulation & Panel Discussion | Thursday, April 23 | 6-8pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church , 2310 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC, 29605 - ROOM 211
Walk in the shoes of men and women just released from prison and experience the realities of reentry first hand.

The simulation will be followed by a panel discussion with Jerry Blassingame (Founder & CEO of Soteria CDC, Caroline Caldwell (Founder & Director of New Mind Health and Care, a nonprofit providing free mental health and behavioral modification services to those impacted by incarceration), Allison Elder (ED of Time Served, a nonprofit legal aid organization), and Jeremy Windle (Law Enforcement Manager at the SC Department of Probation, Pardon & Parole)
RSVP at SoteriaCDC.org/events



Soteria’s Proclamation Day for Second Chance Month is this Thursday! Come by Thursday at 11 am as Mayor Knox White and ...
03/30/2026

Soteria’s Proclamation Day for Second Chance Month is this Thursday! Come by Thursday at 11 am as Mayor Knox White and State Representative Chandra Dillard declare April as Second Chance Month!

Proclamation Day | Thursday, April 2 | 11am - 1pm
Soteria CDC , 210 Shaw Street , Greenville, SC 29609
RSVP at SoteriaCDC.org/events

Mark your calendars and join us throughout April as we celebrate Second Chance Month and raise awareness around the realities men and women face upon release from prison in addition to the opportunities that are available through community development.

Record Examination Day | Thursday, April 9 | 9am - 4pm
Soteria CDC , 210 Shaw Street , Greenville, SC 29609
Find out if your charges are eligible for expungement. For records that are eligible for expungement, Soteria will cover up to 50% of the fees. (On average, an expungement costs $310 per charge, and most individuals face several charges.)
This is free to the public, but we would like for anyone interested to make an appointment: 864.272.0681

Reentry Simulation & Panel Discussion | Thursday, April 23 | 6-8pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church , 2310 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC, 29605 - ROOM 211
Walk in the shoes of men and women just released from prison and experience the realities of reentry first hand.

The simulation will be followed by a panel discussion with Jerry Blassingame (Founder & CEO of Soteria CDC, Caroline Caldwell (Founder & Director of New Mind Health and Care, a nonprofit providing free mental health and behavioral modification services to those impacted by incarceration), Allison Elder (ED of Time Served, a nonprofit legal aid organization), and Jeremy Windle (Law Enforcement Manager at the SC Department of Probation, Pardon & Parole)
RSVP at SoteriaCDC.org/events



Mark your calendars and join Soteria in April as we celebrate Second Chance Month and raise awareness around the realiti...
03/24/2026

Mark your calendars and join Soteria in April as we celebrate Second Chance Month and raise awareness around the realities men and women face upon release from prison in addition to the opportunities that are available through community development.

Proclamation Day | Thursday, April 2 | 11am - 1pm
Soteria CDC , 210 Shaw Street , Greenville, SC 29609
Join Mayor Knox White and State Representative Chandra Dillard as we officially declare April as Second Chance Month!
RSVP at SoteriaCDC.org/events

Record Examination Day | Thursday, April 9 | 9am - 4pm
Soteria CDC , 210 Shaw Street , Greenville, SC 29609
Find out if your charges are eligible for expungement. For records that are eligible for expungement, Soteria will cover up to 50% of the fees. (On average, an expungement costs $310 per charge, and most individuals face several charges.)
This is free to the public, but we would like for anyone interested to make an appointment: 864.272.0681

Reentry Simulation & Panel Discussion | Thursday, April 23 | 6-8pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church , 2310 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC, 29605 - ROOM 211
Walk in the shoes of men and women just released from prison and experience the realities of reentry first hand.

The simulation will be followed by a panel discussion with Jerry Blassingame (Founder & CEO of Soteria CDC, Caroline Caldwell (Founder & Director of New Mind Health and Care, a nonprofit providing free mental health and behavioral modification services to those impacted by incarceration), Allison Elder (ED of Time Served, a nonprofit legal aid organization), and Jeremy Windle (Law Enforcement Manager at the SC Department of Probation, Pardon & Parole)
RSVP at SoteriaCDC.org/events



03/18/2026

Big thanks to for spending their Day of Service with Soteria!

Address

210 Shaw Street
Greenville, SC
29609

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18642720681

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