Second Chance is a San Diego nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people change their lives. Second Chance helps men, women and youth move from poverty to self-sufficiency by providing job readiness training, job placement assistance, case management, mental health services, financial literacy and affordable housing. We help break the cycle of drugs, homelessness, and incarceration.

Our Mission: To disrupt the cycles of incarceration and poverty by helping people find their way to self-sufficiency. 

Second Chance carries out its mission by providing workforce readiness training and job placement programs to youth and adults. Second Chance also delivers wrap-around services including transitional housing, behavioral health treatment and financial literacy to help our participants reach self-sufficiency.

Our Vision:

Second Chance is the most effective solution for reducing recidivism, unemployment and homelessness; empowering our participants to make sustainable personal changes that positively impact society. 

Our Values: 

Second Chance CARES
Clients First: All programming begins from a position of respect for our clients’ needs.

Always Authentic: Our work is driven by knowledge of and empathy for our clients’ experiences.

Research Matters: We are committed to leveraging current research, evidence-based practices and assessing outcomes.

Employment is Key: Through improved self-esteem and personal responsibility, our clients gain employment and become positive contributors to society.

Systematic Approach: We conduct an integrated and systematic approach to fulfilling our mission.

Non Profit

Humanitarian

Second Chance

Second Chance's headquarters in San Diego, CA, United States

Curtis Leaks III

Victor James

Bill Payne

Alex MacIas

Maureen Polimadei

This department focuses on building relationships and fostering participation among community members and stakeholders.

Community Engagement

This department provides support and guidance for individuals dealing with substance use and rehabilitation challenges.

Counseling Services

The Leadership Team at Second Chance is responsible for guiding the organization's strategic direction and ensuring alignment with its mission to disrupt cycles of incarceration and poverty. They make critical decisions on program development, resource allocation, and community partnerships, while fostering a collaborative culture that prioritizes client needs and evidence-based practices. Their leadership is vital for driving sustainable impact and empowering individuals to achieve self-sufficiency.

Leadership Team

This department manages invoicing, payment processing, and customer billing inquiries.

Billing Services

This department focuses on enhancing job readiness and skill development for students.

Career Development

This department manages financial records, budgeting, and administrative support functions.

Second Chance

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Teams

Community Engagement

Counseling Services

Leadership Team

Billing Services

Career Development

Finance and Administration

Offices

Second Chance

Org chart

Teams

Community Engagement

Counseling Services

Leadership Team

Billing Services

Career Development

Finance and Administration

Offices

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