Mission in Action

Estar's Story: Finding Myself Again
Estar's Story: Finding Myself Again
My name is Estar, and for a long time, I didn’t recognize the person I had become. At the age of 18, what began as occasional use of drugs and... Read more...
Kelly's Second Chance: From Numbness to New Beginnings
Kelly's Second Chance: From Numbness to New Beginnings
My name is Kelly, and I’m a mother of two living in what most people would call a “perfect” suburban neighborhood. We have a beautiful house, amazing children, and wonderful... Read more...
Lauren from Rock Bottom to Renewal
Lauren from Rock Bottom to Renewal
I started drinking at 11, and my teenage years were a haze of alcohol, drugs, and unsupervised freedom. By 17, I was deep into the club scene, experimenting with ecstasy... Read more...
A Premature Birth Challenges Sarah's Sobriety
A Premature Birth Challenges Sarah's Sobriety
The despair a mother feels when she is separated from her child, whether forced or voluntary, is deep and unfathomable. Sarah, a program participant at Her 2nd Chance, knows this despair... Read more...
Courage. Commitment. Eagerness.
Courage. Commitment. Eagerness.
Admirable traits all, but not necessarily ones that might be associated with Her 2nd Chance’s Bridge to Employment program, which offers resume and cover letter writing instruction, along with tailored... Read more...
Helping Unlock the Potential for a Life Filled With Meaning
Helping Unlock the Potential for a Life Filled With Meaning
How do we truly measure the value of a person? How do we view the frailties of an individual and look beyond any such shortcomings, seeking ways to help unlock... Read more...
Back to School: Anna's Story of Liberation
Back to School: Anna's Story of Liberation
As a seasonal hire, Anna walked through the doors of Her2nd Chance three months ago to help with our shop's busy holiday season. At only 27, she has spent almost... Read more...
Bridge to Employment: Laura's Story of Confidence Renewed
Bridge to Employment: Laura's Story of Confidence Renewed
"I didn't know that you could get addicted to painkillers in as little as three days of taking them," says Laura, who was prescribed opioid-based medication to treat a post-pregnancy... Read more...
Triumph Over Relapse: Jill's Story of Growth
Triumph Over Relapse: Jill's Story of Growth
“What I would like people to know is that no one chooses to be an addict. It’s a disease, “ says Jill, who came to Her 2nd Chance in May... Read more...
Connie, smiling and happy, because of her gift of a second chance.
Connie's Second Chance to Shine
Second Chance Initiative has given me a purpose. They have given me a do-over. I have so much gratitude for these women. There’s nothing like them. Read more...
Pamela: Working Toward a Brighter Future
Pamela: Working Toward a Brighter Future
"We need more programs like this as it has potentially saved my life and helped me make a successful transition back into society." Read more...
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Partnership Case Studies

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See how South Florida organizations use branded merch for events, staff and donors, with every order made by women in recovery.

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H2C in the News

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Press coverage, announcements and the newest branded merch from Her 2nd Chance, plus updates from our Boca Raton workshop and the women in it.

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