Words matter. Here's a simple, honest way to share your past and show how far you've come. Practice it. Own it. It works. ✨ #SecondChances #Reentry part 2

Words matter. Here's a simple, honest way to share your past and show how far you've come. Practice it. Own it. It works. ✨ #SecondChances #Reentry part 1.

Day in the life of an Alternative Case Specialist. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it. 💼✨☕️#DITL #Casemanagement #BehindTheScenes #oarnova

ATTENTION VIRGINIANS! 🚨🗳️ Big changes to voting rights are here. As of September 11, 2026, most Virginians with felony convictions now have the RIGHT to vote. Even if you’re on probation or parole! The voter registration deadline is October 23, so don’t wait. Spread the word!

This past Sunday, we joined a panel at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Fairfax, Virginia to talk about what’s on the November 3rd ballot, including automatic voting rights restoration for returning citizens. 🙏 #VotingRights #CivicEngagement #oarnova

Did you know? Over 100 clients accessed employment services this year.   Every barrier removed is a door opened. 🚪✨   #DidYouKnow #EmploymentServices #CommunityImpact #OARNOVA

This National Podcast Day, hear from OAR Executive Director Derwin Overton on what second chances truly mean and why it matters.   #NationalPodcastDay #SecondChances #OARNova #CommunityVoices #nonprofit

Some success stories take months. Matt’s took hours.   We’re so proud of you, Matt. 👏   #WorkEmpowerment #Testimonial #CareerSuccess #oarnova

They’re making documentaries about everything right now. 🎬   Our Executive Director Derwin Overton has a story worth telling. 20+ years fighting for people coming home from incarceration in Northern Virginia.   This is what second chances really look like.

Your past shouldn’t block your future. 🙌 FREE Expungement Clinic Fairfax Circuit Court, Sully District 📅 Sat, October 17, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 12 noon 📍 Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Centreville, VA

These five values guide every case manager, every volunteer, and every program OAR Nova provides for justice-involved individuals and their families across Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William. This is who we are. This is how we show up. 🔗 Link in bio | oarnova.org

Heritage is more than a month, it’s the stories, strength, and resilience our clients bring through our doors every day.   OAR honors the Hispanic and Latino individuals and families we serve, and the community that makes second chances possible. #HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM

Behind every number is a person with a plan.   Support that begins before release doesn’t just prepare someone for freedom. It makes freedom stick.   #ReentryMatters #SecondChances #CaseManagement #OARNOVA #CommunitySupport

🎬 Watch now, then head to the link in our bio to take the first step! 💛 #VolunteerFAQ #AskOurCoordinator #VolunteerWithOAR #oarnova

These aren’t just words on a wall.   These five values guide every case manager, every volunteer, and every program OAR Nova provides for justice-involved individuals and their families across Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William.   This is who we are. This is how we show up.

Our Director of Programs, Jamie, at the Loudoun County Shelter Resources Fair today! 🙌 Special shoutout to Chris Wilson, author of The Master Plan.  He spoke at one of our events years ago, and we’re still sharing his book with clients today. 📖 #oarnova #Loudouncounty

Finding housing, a job, and stability after incarceration is hard. Nobody should have to figure it out alone.   The journey doesn’t end at the gate. It starts there. And we will be with you every step of the way. 💛   🔗 Learn more at oarnova.org #POV #SecondChances

We are so grateful to the Chris Atwood Foundation for their generous donation of Naloxone to OAR! Thank you, Chris Atwood Foundation, for helping us keep our community safer. Together we are stronger. #NaloxoneSavesLives #Narcan #OARNova #ChrisAtwoodFoundation #PartnerShoutout

Lend us your hands. Change someone’s life. 🤲 We’re actively looking for volunteers.   #volunteernova #opportunity #oarnova #bethechangeyouwanttosee #makeadifferencetoday

What keeps a leader in the same organization for years?   For OAR Nova Executive Director Derwin Overton, the answer is simple: “Everyone needs a chance to achieve the dream of a healthy and prosperous life.”   #OARNova #NonProfitLeadership #ExecutiveDirector #Reentry