Building Bridges & Breaking Cycles
A Second Chance Could Make All the Difference
Programs and Services
Second Chance Program
The Second Chances program is designed to provide comprehensive, supportive services that lead to stability for men and women released from incarceration. A diverse range of services is offered that include the following: Case Management; Life Skills Training and Workshops; Jobs Skills Training and Placement; Housing, Transportation, Substance Abuse Treatment, Relapse Prevention, Family Engagement Services.
Financial Education Empowerment Training
F.E.E.T. is a four-week financial empowerment program designed to provide financial training to individuals/families, including those who are burdened with debt, financially literate, or unemployed. The skills provided via the training will ultimately improve the overall financial health, education, and welfare of the participants.
Youth & Family Services
Leaders of Tomorrow
(L.O.T Youth Camp & Mentoring Program)
Kids Of Incarcerated Parents (Kip Care)
Parents As Leaders (PALs Initiative)
I- Thrive Mentoring Program
GED/ABE &
Adult Literacy
The Garden of Hope provides basic literacy tutoring and G.E.D. preparation classes to the community for free. Morning and evening classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.
About The Garden of Hope
Our Mission:
To build healthy relationships by providing services and programs for the disadvantaged and underserved youth, individuals, families, and communities in Hampton Roads.
Our Vision:
To work in partnership with others to improve the quality of human life and to promote community betterment.