Second Chance Center Inc

Organization Overview

Second Chance Center Inc is located in Aurora, CO. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Second Chance Center Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Second Chance Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Second Chance Center Inc generated $5.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 36.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO HELP FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE TRANSITION TO LIVES OF SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE MISSION OF SECOND CHANCE CENTER (SCC) IS TO HELP FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE TRANSITION TO LIVES OF SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT. OUR CLIENT BASE HAS A HIGH RATE OF MENTAL ILLNESS, BRAIN INJURIES AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. MANY PEOPLE ARE RELEASED WITH NO HOME TO GO TO, AND NO FAMILY TO TURN TO FOR HELP. HOUSING AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE ARE OUR CLIENTS' MOST PRESSING NEEDS. ONCE THOSE TWO NEEDS ARE MET, THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SCC'S EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS. FINDING AND KEEPING EMPLOYMENT IS ESSENTIAL TO PAROLE COMPLIANCE AND TO BEING ABLE TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN A HOME. BUT BEYOND AN INCOME, SUCCESSFUL AND REWARDING EMPLOYMENT IS WHAT PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH A SENSE OF SELF-WORTH AND BELONGING THE REASON THEY GET UP EVERY DAY. THE DESPERATE NEED FOR A JOB IS OFTEN WHAT BRINGS PEOPLE TO SCC AND THE MENTORING, COUNSELING AND SUPPORT THAT WE PROVIDE WITHIN A CARING COMMUNITY IS WHAT THEY DISCOVER THEY NEED TO KEEP THAT JOB AND TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL LIFE.WITH THE HELP OF CARE MANAGERS, CLIENTS DEVELOP THREE SPECIFIC LIFE GOALS AT INTAKE, WHICH ARE THEN SUPPORTED BY ONGOING MENTORING AND ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS INCLUDING FOOD, CLOTHING, HEALTH CARE AND TRANSPORTATION. SCC DELIVERS HOPE WITH IN-PRISON PROGRAMMING BEFORE CLIENTS ARE RELEASED, AND THEN OFFERS A WELCOMING COMMUNITY WHERE STAFF AND PEERS ARE DEDICATED TO EFFECTIVE RE-INTEGRATION. A GROWING PARTNERSHIP WITH AURORA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INTEGRATES PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE INTO OUR NON-TRADITIONAL MODEL OF PEER SUPPORT IN A FAMILIAR AND SUPPORTIVE SETTING ONSITE AT SCC.PROVIDENCE AT THE HEIGHTS, OUR 50-UNIT PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECT, OPENED IN FEBRUARY 2020 JUST BEFORE COVID STRUCK, PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE FOR FORMERLY HOMELESS PEOPLE/PEOPLE WITH A HISTORY OF JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT. DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021, SECOND CHANCE CENTER CLIENTS OCCUPIED 6 7 OF THE AVAILABLE UNITS. PROGRAMMING IS ALSO PROVIDED TO SUPPORT FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE.COVID WAS A HUGE CHALLENGE, ESPECIALLY GIVEN THE VULNERABLE PEOPLE WE SERVE, WHO ARE AT HIGH RISK FOR COVID-19. AFTER AN INITIAL BRIEF CLOSURE, WE SPEEDILY ADAPTED, OFFERING SERVICES REMOTELY BY ZOOM OR TELEPHONE, AND SAFELY DISTANCING ANY ESSENTIAL IN-PERSON SERVICES, SUCH AS PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, ETC.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $514,327
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,544,127
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,058,454
Total Program Service Revenue$873,066
Investment income $1,236
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $24,693
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$7,350
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,950,099

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Second Chance Center Inc has recieved totaling $70,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gates Family Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: BUILDING PURCHASE

$70,000
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