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We’re collaborating with businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to provide a better future for those seeking a second opportunity.

At 2nd Opportunity, L3C, we deeply value the trust that has been placed in us. Our partners trust us to fulfill our commitments and provide programs that positively enhance the skill sets of those seeking a second chance. To safeguard this critical trust, we are committed to best practices in governance, accountability, and transparency. This commitment exists at all levels of the organization.

Latest News

Read our latest blog posts for insights on the barriers to re-entry, recidivism, collaboration for social benefit, and more.

Augie's Insights
The First Graduating Class at Grundy County Jail

Congratulations to the first 2nd Opp graduating class at Grundy County Jail in Morris, Illinois.[...]

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29
Jun
FullyFree Campaign
Clean Slates and Second Chances

2nd Opportunity team member Marlon Chamberlain can still remember the excitement and relief he felt[...]

17
Jun
Kane County Jail Graduation
Voices from the Inside: Francisco M.

This essay is part of our series Voices from the Inside, which asks individuals who[...]

01
Jan
Kane County Jail
Voices from the Inside: Anonymous

This essay is part of our series Voices from the Inside, which asks individuals who[...]

01
Jan
Kane County Jail Graduation
Voices from the Inside: Robert S.

This is an essay in our series Voices from the Inside, which asks individuals currently incarcerated[...]

01
Jan
Kane County Jail Graduation Ceremony
Voices from the Inside: Juan M.

This essay is part of our series Voices from the Inside, which asks individuals who[...]

01
Jan
Kendall County Jail Certificate Ceremony
Voices from the Inside: Joel B.

This is the fourth post in our series Voices from the Inside, which asks individuals currently[...]

22
Dec
Kane County
Voices from the Inside: Billy N.

This is the third post in our new series, Voices from the Inside, which asks individuals[...]

22
Dec
Kane County Jail Graduation Ceremony
Voices from the Inside: Christopher H.

This is the second post in our new series Voices from the Inside, which asks[...]

22
Dec
Kane County Jail Graduation
Introducing… Voices from the Inside

By Augie Ghilarducci “What kind of world do you want to return to?” Although I’d[...]

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22
Dec
Collaboration for Social Benefit
Collaboration for Social Benefit

By Augie Ghilarducci I designed the “Collaboration for Social Benefit” model based on my deep-seated[...]

10
Nov
A Parallel Path
A Parallel Path

By Augie Ghilarducci In 2016, Illinois saw 71,551 new convictions; of those, 70,610, or 89[...]

10
Nov