We Believe in Second Chances!

We Believe in Second Chances

Ways To Show Your Support

April is Second Chance Month, a time to reflect on the challenges faced by those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system and to work towards creating a more just society. At The LOHM, we believe that everyone deserves a second chance, especially justice-impacted women.

Justice-impacted women face unique challenges in our society. They are often the primary caregivers for their families, and their incarceration can have devastating consequences for their children and loved ones. They may also face significant barriers to employment and housing upon release, making it difficult to reintegrate into society and rebuild their lives. Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of women who have been impacted by the criminal legal system, and we are committed to helping them succeed.

This Second Chance Month, we are proud to stand with justice-impacted women and to support their efforts to rebuild their lives. We hope that you will stand with us too.

Show Me the Ways

Grow with Google

Through Grow with Google's Justice-Impacted Communities initiative, more than 60 organizations across the United States came together for the first time to celebrate “Second Chances.” The LOHM had the honor to be one of the four sponsored organizations and be featured during Second Chance month! Thousands of men and women have increased their ability to use digital tools and start and grow businesses in the current digital economy. You can too!

Create the future you’ve been dreaming of by joining us for our Grow with Google training beginning May 15, 2023. This digital skills training includes proficiency in workplace tools, acquiring transferable skills, and learning how to use digital platforms. Classes are held virtually and facilitated by a team of The LOHM's Pathways 4 Equity Fellows. There is also a self-guided option that allows you to complete the course at your own pace!

If you are ready to take your career to the next level be sure to register for classes beginning May 15, 2023. The registration deadline for this training is May 4, 2023. Orientation for trainer-led classes will be held on May 8th and 11th.

Classes will be held Monday to Thursday each week. These classes are available to all current and former program participants and justice-impacted women. Click the link below for more information and to register.

Grow with Google

THE FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICES PLATFORM FOR THE JUSTICE-IMPACTED COMMUNITY

The LOHM Founder and CEO Dr. Topeka K. Sam, along with Danny Feldman and Chris Heckler announced today the launch of FRSH the first financial services platform built for the justice-impacted community. The mobile platform includes an FDIC-insured bank account, debit card, and access to health benefits.

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FACES OF WOMEN IMPRISONED PANEL

The LOHM celebrated Women’s History Month with “Empowered Women, Empower Women”, a powerful panel featuring justice-impacted women entrepreneurs. The panelists shared their impactful stories of overcoming adversity, including incarceration and re-entry into society, and how they turned their struggles into opportunities.

If you missed this discussion filled with impactful stories of breaking barriers, shattering stereotypes, and building a better future, click the link to watch the panel today.

Watch panel

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