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| August 31, 2012 | Issue No. 29
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| Greetings!
Second Chance Inc. wants to serve you better. Because we realize no person, program, product or process is ever completely perfect, we strive for progress - not perfection. And yet, we are relentless in that pursuit of progress. We figure that our mission is just too critical to be complacent!
Central to that mission is equipping unemployed people with the life and vocational tools they need to succeed in the sustainable trades of deconstruction and salvage retail. So, we can't help but to experience deep satisfaction when we graduate a fine group of trainees like those pictured here.
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Deconstruction Program Graduates - Summer 2012
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You should feel good too, because your donations, gifts, and purchases directly support these folks. Of course, they should be proud of themselves as well, since they worked very hard to complete a 640 hour training program and now have full-time jobs!
To improve lives like the graduates pictured above (and thus their families and communities), we strive to improve all our operations. Currently, our retail division is in the midst of major upgrades. To make intelligent decisions, we really need your valuable insight. So, no matter how long we've been friends or how frequently you visit, would you please...
Take this 60-Second Survey!
Although we've come a long way in the past decade, we recognize there are many more subtle and substantial opportunities to improve. We are grateful for your support along the journey, so that together we can continue to give genuine "second chances" to people, product and the planet!
Here's to getting better together....
-Your Second Chance Team
(P.S. The management team's pics have been added to the website. View them at your own risk ;-)
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Give Your Vehicle a Second Chance!
Do you have a vehicle in good condition that you'd consider donating to a worthy organization? Did you know we'd love to give your car, truck or van the opportunity to have and to provide second chances?
We're always in need of mechanically sound vehicles to, for instance, transport our job trainees to and from job sites. Because our nonprofit organization would use it for business purposes, you would be able to deduct the full Blue Book value!
Our dream list includes:
- Toyota Prius Hybrids (or high MPG cars);
- Later model pickup trucks & SUVs; and
- Utility or passenger vans.
Please email or call Cari at 410-385-1700 x 110 to discuss.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE...
LAST CHANCE!
 We are grateful for your generosity in getting us 70% of the way toward our goal of outfitting two more unemployed Baltimore residents with everything they need to be trained in the sustainable deconstruction trade ($1265 out of $1800)! Our project ends within a week... can you can help us finish? Click here to learn more or make a donation through GiveCorps. You'll enjoy the satisfaction of helping develop a green-collar workforce out of employment-challenged people AND receive a valuable Gift Coupon from a local business for as little as a $10 contribution! It's quick, secure...and life-changing.
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Remodeling or Demolishing?
Contact Mark to learn how deconstruction can add value to your project and our mission!
Call 410-385-1700 x 101 or email.
Have furniture, appliances, cabinets, materials, vehicles or other items you can do without?
Contact Cari to discuss & arrange a pick up -
Call 410-385-1700 x 110 or email. (Donation tax receipt provided!)
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9am - 5pm, Monday thru Sunday
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Give a Gift that
Retrains, Reclaims & Renews!
Every gift...
...provides real second chances,
...is fully tax-deductible, and
...is deeply appreciated by many!
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China from Chesapeake Restaurant...
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12 Pc Maple Kitchen Set w Stainless Steel Sink & Granite Counter Tops...
More Info
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We're OPEN Labor Day and During...
Take a "pit stop" in the Second Chance store at 1700 Ridgely Street anytime from 9 to 5!
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IN THE NEWS...
SCI Featured in
The Daily Record
Click here to read the full article from the August 3, 2012 edition of this popular publication.
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IN THE OFFICE...
Salvage Secret
As many of you know, in January we made a big move from 1400 Warner Street to 1700 Ridgely Street in South Baltimore. It's been a ride! While we have a ways to go until we get the shop where we want it to be, it's been fun to make progress.
It's happening in our corporate office too, where about a dozen folks work largely behind the scenes to make the multiple facets of Second Chance "go." Over my (Pete's) shoulder hangs our newest artsy addition....a wall decorated in about 3 dozen re-painted shutters!
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During the summer storms, shutters and hardware were flying out of the warehouse. But with some creativity, you can find lots of neat--and aesthetically pleasing--uses for shutters and such all year round!
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 Staff Favorites
& NEW STUFF!
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24 Piece Oak Kitchen Set with Corian Counter Tops...
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Cape Cod Long Dresser
with Hutch... More Info
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6 Harden Dining Chairs...
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Philip Reinisch Curio Cabinet...
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Scroll Iron Counter Stool...
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If you have feedback regarding our newsletters, website, social media, events, or scheduling a Second Chance speaker, feel free to email PeteT@secondchanceinc.org.
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