We help people impacted by the criminal legal system get jobs.

“ I'm not my record. I'm not my past. I'm here today, and I deserve a future. And I wanna work for that future.

Chivas Watson, 35 During his sentence, Chivas became an inmate lawyer, helping over 100 men gain their release. Since his release, he has dedicated his life to empowering others by founding an organization that runs programs ranging from food delivery to families in need to a maternal health initiative for Black mothers. However this year, he has personally applied for over 30 jobs and not gotten a call back once. He believes that his record is the reason.

“ I wish employers knew that a lot of people just make mistakes, but some are bigger than others.

David Zavala, 31 David was 17 and had recently been accepted to an all-boys college before first being incarcerated. He says he was in prison for three years longer than he should have been because his public defender missed a deadline on paperwork. Now a father of three, his goal is to get more hands-on experience through an HVAC training program so he can be confident he can do his job well.

“ I really would like to be known more for the sum of my accomplishments, for the things that I have overcome, for the work that I know how to do, for my work ethic, for my intelligence, for my skills, but absolutely not for the worst thing that I've ever done.

Lori Mellinger, 53 Before her felony conviction, Lori was an editorial journalist in small markets. Since her release she has participated in rehab programs and is now an expert in women’s re-entry back into society. She is currently looking for a full time position helping women get back to work after their release.

“ I think I would want to be defined as someone who has redeemed himself, who has changed his life and also has looked to help other people.

Larry Miller, 72 Larry Miller is an Executive for Nike, and Chairman of the Jordan Brand. While in prison he was able to get his associates degree and after his release, a bachelor's degree in accounting. He went on to build a successful career in accounting with major companies, leading to his career at Nike. He authored a NY Times best-selling book about his life.

“ I can do anything I put my mind to do. It just takes that faith and hope and that second chance for someone to give me to prove myself to where I'm not defined by my record.

Missy Turner, 36 Before her incarceration, Missy had a hard time finding work due to a disability. Upon release, she went to rehab and then completed training to support others in sobriety. Missy is a college graduate, but most of the positions available to her so far have involved standing or physical labor. These are harder for her to do because of her disability. She is confident she can do well in a non-physical role if given the chance.

“ The person I am today is radically different than the person I was in the past.

Atma Jodha Singh, 59 Before going to prison, Atma Johda worked as a successful locksmith. While incarcerated he dedicated himself to yoga and meditation. He currently volunteers in the prison system, teaching yoga and meditation and lives off disability, since he can’t find employers to hire him with his record. Recognizing how technology has evolved while he was in prison, he wishes hiring platforms and employers would do workshops to help people with criminal records better evolve with technology.

“ I am a person who has worked incredibly hard to get where I'm at today, but I have my sights set on something greater.

James Morgan, 33 James was in college studying accounting when he became incarcerated. When he got out, he knew a future in accounting wasn’t possible with his record. He found a job he loved doing pet transport and performed really well, but was let go when a delayed background check came back six months later, even though he noted his conviction on his application. He currently lives at home with his parents and at 29 months sober, plans to go back to school to become a drug and alcohol counselor.