Empowering Ex-Cons
Helping ex-cons find jobs, education, and the support they need.
About Founder
My name is Carmen Jordan. I was born and raised in Chicago IL., starting out in the Robert Taylor Homes, where life taught me hard lessons early on. I saw struggle, loss, and injustice up close, and as a teenager, I looked for belonging in all the wrong places, Joining street gangs as a replacement for family. Later on I got involved in street drugs. My choices led me in and out of prison for many years, as I battled deep depression along the way.
With the help of therapy, education, and the love of my family—and even strangers, I found healing and a new purpose. Today, I share my story to inspire others to believe in second chances. My mission is to help people rebuild their lives, find hope after hardship, and know they are never too broken to start again.
About Us
Stable and supportive housing assistance
Job readiness training and employment placement support
Educational assistance, including GED, vocational training, and certifications
Life-skills development for successful community reentry
Mentorship and peer support programs
Mental health and wellness referrals
Assistance with obtaining identification and essential documents
Financial literacy and budgeting education
Connections to community resources and supportive services
Ongoing support to promote independence and reduce recidivism
Our organization connects formerly incarcerated individuals with meaningful job opportunities and educational assistance to support successful reentry and long-term stability. We provide job readiness training, resume and interview support, career counseling, and connections to second-chance employers. Participants also receive guidance with GED completion, vocational training, certifications, and college enrollment, along with ongoing mentorship and supportive services designed to remove barriers, build skills, and create pathways to sustainable employment and independence.
