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What is Spring if not "newness?" We embrace the new sights and smells and revel in the renewed light and life. The burst of natural energy seems to sweep us out of our winter slumber and into a season of vigor.
While we at Second Chance certainly haven't been hibernating, we're nonetheless rejuvenated as the sleepy world wakes up in the warming weather. This new season presents the opportunity to reinforce our commitment to provide meaningful second chances to people, material and the environment. And we're doing just that!
While you peruse this newsletter, take note of all that's "new" - new opportunities, partnerships, press, successes and products. As you continue to shop, donate and volunteer, we'll be invigorated to face new challenges and seize new opportunities with extra "spring" in our step! Marching on with you,
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NEW YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Thanks to support from Associated Black Charities and the Baltimore Mayor's Office of Employment Development, at least twenty Baltimore youth will be introduced to the fields of deconstruction, retail, transportation and warehousing at Second Chance.
"Introduction to the Workforce" is a 12-week, full-time, paid internship. It includes classroom and hands-on training in job and life skills, as well as industry-recognized certifications in forklift operation and workplace safety.
Program participants are "Opportunity Youth" ages 18 - 24 who are not employed or enrolled in school. Several members of our first cohort of interns came to us through a program for homeless youth or a halfway house for youthful offenders. When you support us, you support them!
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT 
Wow, have we ever been blessed with volunteers! Just in the last several weeks we've been energized by the bright smiles, warm hearts and helping hands of individuals and groups like Volunteering Untapped, B-More Engaged, Americorps, Loyola University, the University of South Dakota, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, the University of Northern Iowa, and Johns Hopkins University. Thanks all!
 Click here to see how you or your group could help Retrain, Reclaim and Renew.
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GIVING BACK
Old Products = New Classroom
We were privileged to donate wood and a bathtub that volunteers turned into raised planting beds in the courtyard of Baltimore's Samuel F. B. Morris School! When some of the kids were asked what they wanted to grow, four boys piped up: "Flowers for my mom!"
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 You bet we have lots of office furniture!
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1970's Seeburg SPS2 Jukebox (Item #96779)
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 Crab Ranch Light Box Sign (Item #111725)
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Oriole Retro Antique Stove (Item #109575)
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Wooden Barrel w/ Water Pump (Item #111732)
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Small 1870's Desk (Item #109557)
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Red Artichoke Chandelier (Item #109003)
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Ornate Silver-Plated Candle Holder (Item #107986)
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9am - 5pm, Monday thru Sunday
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There are many ways for individuals & groups to serve. See examples & c ontact us here.  Special Need: Folks with carpentry skills to help build store displays.
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CONNECT WITH OUR COMMUNITY
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RECOGNITION
Our strategic partnership with Living Classrooms has allowed us to both to better equip those with employment barriers for vocational success. Accordingly, we're honored to be selected as their "Outstanding Employer Partner." From the Plaque: "You are an integral part of our mission, allowing us to work better together and in turn driving us to success!"
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IN THE BLOGS
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CUSTOMER CORNER
Gotta love how Bob Bowie installed the stained glass window he got from us in his new kitchen.
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HELP US EARN A TOP NONPROFIT AWARD AGAIN!
If you believe in our mission, please leave a brief review to help us earn this recognition again in 2016!
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N CASE YOU MISSED IT
If you haven't seen these, be sure to check out our informative Impact Report, as well as two inspiring new videos featuring Second Chance that have been viewed well over a million times! And don't forget to....  √ Fresh Look √ New Features √ More Products √ Simpler Navigation √ Mobile-Friendly
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Click the Pics Below for More Info!
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Oak Tall Back Carved Bench (Item #111723)
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Chippendale Silk Camel Back Sofa (Item #108533)
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Curly Pine Armoire (Item #99245)
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Signed Hand Painted 17" Plate (Item #105321)
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Sherle Wagner Chinoiserie Sink (Item #111493)
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Mahogany & Emerald Empire Sofa (Item #109623)
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 Leather Top Chippendale Desk (Item #104917)
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Hitchcock Ivory Small 3-Drawer Chest (#93046)
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Antique Doll Pram (Item #105215)
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Give a Gift
to Retrain, Reclaim & Renew
Every gift...
...provides real second chances,
...is fully tax-deductible, and
...is deeply appreciated by many!
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Remodeling or Demolishing?
Contact us to learn how deconstruction can add value
to your project and our mission!
Have furniture, appliances, cabinets, materials, tools, vehicles or other reusable items you can do without? Call 410-385-1700 x 110, fill this out, or email. (Donation tax receipt provided!)
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If you have feedback or questions regarding our newsletters, website, social media, events, partnering with us, scheduling a Second Chance speaker or using our facility for your next group meeting, feel free to email Pete Theodore.
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