the education GAP
Educational attainment is a key determinant of economic stability and personal growth, yet only 22% of Pinellas County residents hold a Bachelor's degree, and 26.6% have just a high school diploma or equivalent. This education gap limits opportunities and perpetuates cycles of poverty. We believe that education should be accessible to all, regardless of background or income, and we are working to provide educational resources and support to help individuals achieve their full potential.
Special thanks and acknowledgment to the research team at the Center for Criminal Justice and Social Research at Clemson University for assistance with grant writing and program evaluation!
the economic GAP
the economic GAP
2nd Chance Connections Program
In partnership with Life From Inside Out!
and Changing Hearts HC
This program supports individuals who are rebuilding their lives after incarceration. We assist in facilitating support sessions, providing mental health services, and improving access to needed resources and services through the support of faith-based organizations to ensure they have a safe place in the community to connect.
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​To learn more, visit https://www.changingheartshc.org/2ndchanceconnections​
GRANT UPDATE!
We received a private donation for start-up costs in 2023 and recently applied for our first grant and have been funded for our first project! Our funding was granted by Foundation for Healthy St. Petersburg who has partnered with Bayfront Health to distribute almost 5 million dollars to local nonprofits working to remove barriers and address health inequities. There were 126 applications submitted and only 31 projects were funded! This was a sign we are moving in the right direction and our goal of the nonprofit being our full time job seems more realistic everyday.
closing the gaps
A look at the gaps that we want to close for Pinellas County