Don't Just Donate....INVEST in 2nd Chances!
NewLife-Second Chance Outreach, Inc. is an all volunteer-led nonprofit recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity organization. Donations are subject to being tax deductible in the US. Our federal tax ID # is 80-0461813. No goods or services will be offered in exchange for any financial contribution or donation. We are registered with the Charities Divisions of the States of Georgia (Lic. #CH010940) and Alabama (Lic. # EC-0792).
You can view our Candid (formerly GuideStar) profile here
NewLife-Second Chance Outreach, Inc. is committed to responsible stewardship of every dollar we receive and maintaining the trust of those who support us with their financial gifts. No donations are used to pay salaries.
What This Means for Our Supporters
Transparency builds trust — and trust strengthens our ability to support justice involved Georgians by providing access to critical resources, skills, education and networks so they can be successful, productive and thriving individuals within their communities. When you give to NewLife-Second Chance Outreach, Inc. , you deserve confidence in how your generosity is used. Our Platinum Seal makes it easy for supporters to know that we are a legit, registered and transparent organization and allows our supporters to explore our work, track our impact, and see how contributions create real change.
You can view our full nonprofit profile and learn more about our impact by visiting our Candid page:
Feeling inspired to make a donation now? SEE BELOW FOR THE MANY WAYS YOUI CAN INVEST IN 2nd CHANCES!
NL-SCO, Inc. Earns Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency for 2026
We are honored to once again receive Candid’s (formerly GuideStar) Platinum Seal of Transparency as it reflects our responsibility to those we serve, their families, our donors and our community partners who place their trust in us every day. Transparency isn’t a one-time achievement; it’s an ongoing commitment! Thank you for being part of our community and for helping us continue to grow, improve, and serve with integrity.
Why the Platinum Seal Matters
The Platinum Seal is the highest and most rigorous seal recognition offered by Candid (formerly GuideStar), the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations, to honor and recognize nonprofits for financial transparency and accountability. Fewer than one percent of U.S.-based nonprofits achieve Platinum status in any given year.
This designation reflects our commitment to sharing clear, accurate, and up-to-date information about our leadership, mission, programs, impact, and financial stewardship and shows our donors, funders, and community partners that NewLife-Second Chance Outreach, Inc. goes beyond basic reporting to provide the public with detailed information about our mission, programs, finances, governance, and impact.
Therefore, when you donate to us, you can rest assured that your donations are used appropriately, efficiently, effectively, and transparently to accomplish our mission for those we serve throughout the state of Georgia.
Receiving the Platinum Seal demonstrates our strong commitment to transparency by showing that we:
- Actively provide and share our up-to-date organizational leadership governance and financial details
- Actively share our mission and strategic priorities
- Actively share our program outcomes and community impact
- Clearly communicate our strategic goals, impact and
- Engage openly with donors, partners, and the public
July is Reentry Awareness Month!
Sponsorship Levels
We have a month long line of events happening throughout the state and virtually. Your sponsorship is critical in helping us provide the awesome programs and services we have scheduled. No donations/sponsorships go towards salaries.
- To donate in-kind (gift cards for giveaways, lunches, etc.), email office@nlscoinc.org
- To make a tax-deductible financial donation to sponsor, see the many ways to donate below. Once you donate, please email us to let us know if you'd like your "investment" to go towards a specific event.
***NOTE: No sponsorships are being sought for the July 30th 2nd Chance Job & Resource Fair.
See The Many Ways to Donate!
- New! Text to Give. Text 2ndChances to 53555 to give via a secure link (Givebutter)
- Website (via GiveButter)
- GiveButter (directly)
- Cash App ($NewLife2ndChance)
- Zelle: (nlscoinc1@gmail.com)
- PayPal (office@nlscoinc.org)
- Check or Money Order (457 Nathan Dean Blvd. Suite 105 $330, Dallas, GA 30157.
(Make payable to the organization and write "donation" in memo. If for a specific program or call for support, list that in the memo section instead) - By shopping your favorite retailers via iGive, iGive will donate to us!
Unless otherwise indicted in any memo lines or notes, your donation will go to the general fund to support operational costs for the organization (with the exception of salaries) including, but not limited to, program specific expenses such as workbooks, venue, etc., office supplies, office space, marketing, fundraising campaigns, job readiness and other programs and services carried out by the organization that promotes and support its mission. If donating or sponsoring to a specific activity or program such as "Reentry Awareness Month activities" "utility assistance" or "IDs", please indicate that in the memo section.
See Our 2025 Impact!
THANK YOU
Dear friends
Thank you so very much for donating in 2025, believing in 2nd chances and our mission to support Georgians impacted by the criminal legal system. To see the impact you had on our mission in 2025, please see the 2025 annual report by clicking the image or at the button below. Again, thank you and we look forward to having your continued support in 2026!
DIGNITY IN HOUSING CAMPAIGN
Please support our efforts to start a housing program for men and women returning home from prison. EVERYONE deserves dignity. EVERYONE deserves housing. There is dignity in housing.
We know the country and the world is hurting right now but we have people right here in our own communities who also need your help and you can make a difference and provide 2nd chances by donating today to NewLife-Second Chance Outreach, Inc.
We are not our pasts and even in times when we have made mistakes, we are still deserving of 2nd chances that will support us on our journeys to becoming productive individuals. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the U.S. spends $81 billion a year to lock people up but does very little to help them once they are released. In 2017, the Prison Policy Initiative estimated the actual cost to state and federal governments and impacted families is roughly $182 billion. Gaining employment and housing are the most critical needs and determining factors of success (or failure) for those returning home from incarceration. Therefore, doesn't it make more sense to spend money to create opportunities and pathways for success in order for recently released individuals to become productive so they can take care of themselves and their families and not re-offend as opposed to spending BILLIONS on a system that causes harm, contributes to trauma, divide families and does nothing to reduce crime?
The purpose of this fundraiser is to raise funds for NewLife-Second Chance Outreach, Inc. so they may be able to create and operate transitional housing and job readiness programs in Atlanta, Columbus, middle and south Georgia. This fundraiser is a concerted effort to expand their services to further support the dynamic work they do to support and empower those with criminal convictions in the areas of employment, job readiness, and education while addressing the rising homelessness among those being released from incarceration.
Despite the success the org has had at assisting its clients with securing employment, furthering their education, and overcoming incarcerated-related trauma, most of them continue to have housing instability due to a felony conviction. Therefore, they want to BE the change they seek by starting a housing program that will allow their clients to become fully restored citizens WITH DIGNITY through housing. There IS dignity in housing and no one should be without housing. By providing housing in combination with their current services, they will be able to increase their current success by providing support, access, and empowering those in the homes with job readiness skills, educational empowerment, and trauma care allowing them to be FULLY restored and productive members of their communities thereby reducing their chances of re-offending.
Donate to the Dignity in Housing Campaign in the following ways:
- Donate via MightyCause
- Donate via GoFundMe
- Donate via PayPal (office@nlscoinc.org)- 2nd drop down option
- Donate via check or money order (make payable to NewLife-Second Chance Outreach, Inc. noting housing in the memo) to: 457 Nathan Dean Blvd. Suite 105 #330, Dallas, GA 30132
