Mission
To bring Hope and Purpose to those marginalized by gang affiliation and its impact on communities.
Inspiration
From Gang, to Hope, to Healing, to Outreach
Being incarcerated for the majority of my life, I know what homies are up against both inside of prisons and outside in the world. The loneliness. The self-doubt. The lack of basic living skills due to starting their adulthood locked up. The instinct to return to what they have always known. The shock of realizing that what they have always known is no longer the same. The desire to remain free and the feeling of not knowing how to make that happen.
I was fortunate that when I was released from prison I had a friend to help me. Someone who reached through prison walls to engage me in authentic friendship and aided my re-entry. I was also fortunate to have the support of my homies still in prison. They celebrated with me in my successes and walked with me through challenges.
Now I help other homies find hope and educate communities with the heart to help. I walk with homies as they heal from their past, offer forgiveness and learn to love themselves. I try to lead through example and live in unity for the good of all God's kingdom.
Jose "Neaners" Garcia
Executive Director
Second chance leadership
Jose "Neaners" Garcia
Executive Director
Neaners founded Second Chance Outreach. He is a former gang leader and inmate turned advocate for men trying to change their lives for the better. He lives in Snohomish County, Washington with his wife and two youngest children.
Honey Jo Herman
Board Member
Honey Jo uses her experience with overcoming incarceration to help others do the same. Her professional experience includes work with Choose 180, King County Superior Court, Alive & Free, and the IF Project.
Board President
David "Pee Wee" Garcia
Pastor David and his wife lead New Iglesia Pentecostal Nueva Jerusalem in Whatcom County, Washington. A former gang member, Pastor David now dedicates his time to spreading the word of God to the local community.
Board Treasurer
David "Smiley" Lujano
Since leaving his gang life behind, David is committed to doing outreach to at-risk youth. David has worked with the Freedom Project, YMCA, Salvation Army, Green Hill juvenile center and other organizations to develop programs to steer youth in a positive direction.