The Second Chance Community Yard
Greensboro N.C. Ltd. — Registered Nonprofit
A humanitarian project dedicated to giving reentry inmates and homeless individuals the tools, housing, coaching, and faith they need to rebuild their lives — by God's will.
10
Buses at $0/Night6
Development Programs80%
Employment Rate150+
Avg Credit Score Gain"A Hand Up, Not a Handout."
Beyond hospitality, we're building hope. Each Schoolyard location dedicates 10 fully-equipped converted buses as transitional housing — provided at $0 per night — for returning citizens and individuals experiencing homelessness.
Our mission is to show reentry individuals that just because they have fallen down, they have a second chance to get back up — by God's will. Through faith, guidance, and unwavering support, we help them rise again.
This is more than a shelter. It's a complete life transformation — housing, coaching, job training, credit repair, leadership development, and a community that believes in you when the world doesn't.
Our mission is growing. Alongside our reentry work, we now stand with two more communities close to our hearts: cancer patients and their families, and homeless veterans who served our country. From every short-term rental, 2% is donated to cancer research, each rental community features a dedicated Cancer Support bus, and we extend our transitional housing to homeless soldiers rebuilding their lives.
What We Provide
10 converted buses as transitional housing — $0/night
Paid job training at $12/hour in hospitality & trades
Three meals daily through Yard Cafe
Credit repair — 150+ avg score improvement
Mental health, substance recovery & counseling
Church & community partnerships for wraparound support
The Master Plan
Second Chance Village Reentry Community
A Second Chance · A New Beginning · A Better Future
Ten converted 40' school buses, each built as two full-size apartments — so 10 bus homes provide dignified housing for 20 residents, wrapped around a community center, workshop/training building, and garden on a secure, fenced campus.
Community Features
- 10 Private Bus Homes (2 residents each)
- Community Center
- Laundry Facility
- Workshop / Training Building
- Community Garden
- Fire Pit & Picnic Area
- Walking Paths
- Outdoor Exercise Area
- Secure, Fenced Property
Property Overview
- Total Acres±4.2
- Bus Homes10 (20 residents)
- Community Buildings3
- Parking Spaces18
- RoadsDrive-loop road
- UtilitiesUnderground
Dual Living Quarters
Each 40' bus is divided into Unit A and Unit B — two independent apartments, each with:
- Queen bed & storage
- Full kitchen
- Private bath with shower
- Private outdoor deck
- Solar power (2.4 kW) + mini-split HVAC
- High-speed internet
Tap the plan to view full size · Estimated build cost $36,000–$42,000 per bus (varies by location & finishes)
Standing With More Communities
Beyond reentry, we now stand with cancer patients and their families, and homeless veterans who served our country.
Cancer Support
Every rental community features a dedicated Cancer Support bus, and 2% of every rental is donated to cancer research — at no extra cost to our guests.
Donated to Cancer Research
$124.00
from 18 bookings · grows with every stay
Homeless Veterans
Those who served our country should never sleep without a roof. We extend our $0/night transitional housing, coaching, and job training to homeless veterans rebuilding their lives — now with a dedicated 50-bus campus, the Veterans Community Yard.
Visit the Veterans Community YardApply for Housing
Are you — or a veteran you know — experiencing homelessness? Send us your details and we'll reach out.
Complete Life Transformation
6 Development Programs
Every participant receives a customized program combining multiple tracks based on their needs and goals.
Life Coaching
One-on-one guidance for navigating a fresh start. Weekly sessions with certified coaches helping you find direction and purpose.
Leadership Development
Group workshops building confidence, public speaking, and community leadership. Become the leader others follow.
Personal Growth Strategy
Custom roadmaps for personal and professional growth with quarterly milestones and measurable progress.
Mindset & Confidence
Faith-based sessions overcoming shame, self-doubt, and fear. Building positive self-belief through God's word.
Goal Setting & Accountability
Structured milestones with mentorship support. Weekly check-ins with mentors and peer accountability groups.
Credit Development
Hands-on credit repair — secured cards, dispute letters, financial literacy. Average improvement of 150+ points.
Powered by P2M
The 6 Development Programs above are delivered in partnership with P2M Coaching & Consulting LLC — providing the coaching, curriculum, and personal development framework for every Second Chance resident.
Pamela Burton
Founder & Life Coach
P2M stands for Purpose · Power · Momentum — guiding people from where they are to where they are called to be.
Mission
P2M Coaching & Consulting LLC is dedicated to helping individuals transform their lives through purpose-driven coaching, personal development, and empowerment services. Founded by Pamela Burton, P2M supports reentry individuals, those experiencing homelessness, and others facing life challenges — providing coaching, mentorship, goal-setting strategies, confidence-building, workforce-readiness support, and personal development tools.
What P2M Delivers for Second Chance Residents
“Every person deserves an opportunity to discover their purpose, overcome barriers, and build a brighter future.”
Entrepreneur Development Program
"Each One Teach One" — 10 inmates trained as certified specialists, earning $18-25/hr teaching their trade post-release. Each trains 10 more.
Agriculture Lead
Bus Conversion Foreman
Life Coaching Specialist
Construction Supervisor
Kitchen Manager
Maintenance Tech
Security Coordinator
Counseling Lead
Youth Mentor Trainer
Business Manager
10
Pioneers
100
Trained
1,000+
Entrepreneurs
Building a Nation of Entrepreneurs
Second Chance and the Pioneers are one engine. The Pioneers don't just train inmates and homeless individuals — they hire them. Those graduates then turn around and train and hire the next class. Each new team continues the cycle as it spreads city by city, state by state — until all 50 states have a Schoolyard community helping families come back together.
The Pioneers donate time and funds to build the next wave of entrepreneurs. More entrepreneurs joining soon.
See the Build-A-Nation PlanReal Transformations
Success Stories
Lives changed through faith, structure, and community.
"When I walked through those bus doors, I had nothing but a garbage bag of clothes and a record. Schoolyard Community gave me a bed, a mentor, and for the first time in years, someone who believed I could lead. Today I manage a team of twelve."
Marcus T.
Life Coaching & Leadership Development
Now a Shift Manager at a local hospitality group
How You Can Help
Every act of support transforms a life.
Contact Second Chance Community Yard
Second Chance Community Yard Greensboro N.C. Ltd.
Registered Nonprofit — Humanitarian Project
Treasurer: Danyiell Nicole Wright Johnson