Our Partners in Purpose

These organizations make the Second Chance mission possible. From building materials to food donations to financial support — every partnership transforms lives.

9

Active Partners

10

In Pipeline

100%

Tax-Deductible

8

Bus conversions funded

2,400+

Meals served this year

6

Buses donated

$73K+

Total contributions

Cornerstone Partners

$10,000+ in contributions

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Guilford Builders Supply

Cornerstone Partner
Building Materials

"We've donated over $25,000 in building materials. Seeing a pile of lumber become someone's home — that's what this business is about."

— Mark Stevens, VP Community Relations

Contribution

Lumber, insulation, plumbing supplies for 8 bus conversions

T

Triad Faithworks Church Network

Cornerstone Partner
Financial Support

"Our congregation raised $15,000 in one Sunday. When you tell people that by God's will, a bus can become a second chance — they open their hearts and wallets."

— Pastor Angela Davis

Contribution

$15,000 fundraising campaign + 12 volunteer mentors

Champion Partners

$5,000+ in contributions

C

Carolina Fresh Farms

Champion Partner
Food & Supplies

"Every week we deliver fresh produce to The Yard Cafe. Watching participants learn to cook healthy meals for themselves is incredibly rewarding."

— Sarah Kim, Owner

Contribution

Weekly fresh produce deliveries for The Yard Cafe

P

Piedmont Transit Authority

Champion Partner
Bus Donations

"We retired 6 buses last year. Instead of the scrapyard, they're now homes. Best decision we ever made with surplus vehicles."

— James Cooper, Fleet Director

Contribution

6 decommissioned transit buses donated

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Gate City Credit Union

Champion Partner
Financial Support

"We sponsor the Credit Development program because financial independence is the final step to true freedom. Our staff volunteers as credit coaches every month."

— David Park, Community Banking Director

Contribution

$8,000 annual sponsorship + secured credit card program for graduates

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P2M Coaching & Consulting LLC

Champion Partner

"P2M — Purpose, Power, and Momentum — guiding people from where they are to where they are called to be. We deliver the coaching, mentorship, and personal development curriculum for every Second Chance resident."

— Pamela Burton, Founder & Life Coach — (706) 656-2697 · P2MCandC@gmail.com

Contribution

Life coaching curriculum, goal-setting strategies, confidence-building, mentorship, and workforce-readiness training for all reentry and homeless program participants

Supporters

$1,000+ in contributions

U

Greensboro Urban Ministry

Supporter
Referral Partner

"The Second Chance Yard fills a gap no one else could. We refer individuals who are ready for the next step — stable housing with real development programs."

— Rev. Mike Aiken, Executive Director

Contribution

Participant referrals + wraparound support services

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NC Reentry Council

Supporter
Referral Partner

"In 15 years of reentry work, this is the most comprehensive community-based program I've seen. Housing, coaching, credit repair, employment — all in one place."

— Cynthia Moore, Program Director

Contribution

Referral pipeline + post-release coordination

Community Partners

In-Kind in contributions

E

Elm Street Roasters

Community Partner
Food & Supplies

"We supply coffee for The Yard Cafe and train participants in barista skills. Two of our current employees are program graduates."

— Alex Torres, Founder

Contribution

Monthly coffee supply + barista training program

Partnership Pipeline

Organizations we're actively reaching out to

Company
Donation Type
Status
Potential Impact
Lowe's
Building Materials
Letter sent
Building materials for bus conversions
Home Depot
Building Materials
Researching contact
Community Impact Grant + material donations
Walmart
Food & Supplies
Letter sent
Food donations + workforce partnership
Costco
Food & Supplies
Researching contact
Bulk food supplies for The Yard Cafe
Chick-fil-A Foundation
Financial Support
Grant submitted
True Inspiration Award ($250K)
Wells Fargo
Financial Support
Letter sent
Community Giving grant + financial literacy sponsorship
Bank of America
Financial Support
Researching contact
Neighborhood Builders Award
Tractor Supply Co.
Building Materials
Letter sent
Tools, supplies, outdoor equipment
Blue Bird Corporation
Bus Donations
Letter sent
Decommissioned bus donations
Truist Financial
Financial Support
Researching contact
Community Benefits Plan funding

Become a Partner

Whether you can donate building materials, food, buses, or financial support — every contribution transforms lives. Your partnership is 100% tax-deductible and makes a direct impact on returning citizens and homeless individuals.

Contact: Danyiell Nicole Wright Johnson, Treasurer | (910) 910-6446

secondchancegso@proton.me | Info@secondchancecommunityyard.com

30 N Gould Street, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801