Believe in Second Chances
Louisiana
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Throughout his career, Warden Kelly Ward believed in the power of second chances and the potential within every person. Read how his influence continues to shape lives today: paroleproject.org/kelly-ward…
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People are leaving prison with skills, experience and a strong desire to work, while employers across our state are looking for qualified workers in the skilled trades. This initiative is about connecting those two realities.
The Parole Project in Baton Rouge is getting a $1 million boost from BlackRock to expand its workforce program — helping connect people coming home from prison with jobs. wafb.com/2026/10/02/parole-p…
Louisiana Parole Project retweeted
The Parole Project in Baton Rouge is getting a $1 million boost from BlackRock to expand its workforce program — helping connect people coming home from prison with jobs. wafb.com/2026/10/02/parole-p…
Big news for second chances in Louisiana.
We are proud to announce more than $995,000 in support through BlackRock Future Builders™ to launch Second Chance Pathways, an initiative connecting people l returning home from prison with training and careers in the skilled trades.
BlackRock Future Builders™ is expanding nationwide and into more than a dozen high-demand trades. Through the first round of a nationwide RFP, The BlackRock Foundation is awarding more than $13 million to 15 organizations.
The grants will help more than 5,400 people across 26 states prepare for careers in the skilled trades through access to apprenticeship opportunities, hands-on training and industry-recognized credentials. 1blk.co/4yv7pLO
Second Chance Pathways will begin before release and continue after participants return home, combining career planning and training with employer connections and practical support such as housing, transportation, work equipment and licensing costs.
Lionel is taking the wheel on his second chance and moving forward with purpose. Read more about the road that brought him here: paroleproject.org/success-st…
A second chance can open the door to a whole new future. Dutch is among the most of his. Read his story here: paroleproject.org/success-st…
Louis Gibson was a Parole Project client, then an employee, and eventually joined our board of directors. His story is a testament to the lasting impact one person can make after coming home. Read his story here: veritenews.org/2026/07/22/lo…
Read this feature from @theadvocatebr about how we are helping people rebuild their lives after prison.
‘We believe in redemption’: How Louisiana Parole Project paves a path from prison release bit.ly/3TPTujQ
ALT ‘We believe in redemption’: How Louisiana Parole Project paves a path from prison release
After 32 years in prison, Spencer received his second chance after Governor Landry commuted his sentence. His journey reflects the power of redemption, and we are honored to support him as he begins rebuilding his life.
Marquis is turning his second chance into a life of purpose. Read more about his story here: paroleproject.org/success-st…
Freddie is making the most of his second chance. Read more about his story here:
paroleproject.org/success-st…
Ten years ago this month, our Executive Director @andrewjhundley came home. In this essay, he reflects on the opportunities that helped him rebuild his life and how Parole Project works to make real second chances possible for others. paroleproject.org/ten-years-…
Three years ago, Michael Coats came home from prison. Today, he uses his experience to help others rebuild their lives with calm wisdom and the belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity. Read more about Michael here:
paroleproject.org/michael-co…
Louisiana Parole Project retweeted
Proud of @andrewjhundley and proud of the @paroleproject accomplishments.
The mission to make communities in Louisiana safer, and through our partnerships with DOC and job creators like @GerryLaneBR we have done just that.
Take some time to learn more about this organization and please consider a donation of $10 to celebrate 10 years of success! paypal.com/donate/?hosted_bu…
Louisiana Parole Project retweeted
10 years ago today, my sister picked me up from Angola. Leaving that day, with the prison behind me, I assumed I’d never return. Had not contemplated @paroleproject at that point. I’ve been back 100+ times since then. I’ve lived a fortunate life, full of opportunities.
Frank is making the most of his second chance. Read more about his story here: paroleproject.org/success-st…
