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The Back Story

A small group of volunteers, with the support of the Tyger River Correctional Institution’s chaplain, began ministering to the inmates at Tyger River in South Carolina. This group consisted mostly of retired men and women who went into the prison during the normal work-day. Two of our founding members worked night-time vocational jobs (one in janitorial office work and the other in pizza delivery) to support themselves and their families so they could answer God’s calling on their lives– Prison Ministry. These men along with their wives met together to talk through their “calling”, the challenges/struggles which were primarily financial. They discussed how the three of them might partner in the mission of “setting the captives free,” and the vision of JUMPSTART was born.

JUMPSTART Today

Today, more than 150 volunteers each week serve the needs of those in numerous prison locations. Our leadership team and staff work tirelessly to bring hope to those in prison who have often given up. The responses we see every week inspire us to do more. And that’s exactly what we are doing. The JUMPSTART story continues to deepen and the lives we are reaching are being transformed by God’s grace.

Vision for Tomorrow

“The Vision for Tomorrow” campaign illustrates where we see tremendous opportunities for JUMPSTART.  This special focus will fund the necessary infrastructure and staff for JUMPSTART’s long term organizational growth and sustainability. It will enable JUMPSTART to continue to deliver and improve the nation’s best “prison to re-entry into society” program for generations to come.

Vision ForTomorow

Board of Directors

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Dr. Michael Scharff

Board Chairman

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Tommy Holt

Board Vice-Chair & Secretary

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Bob Caldwell, Sr

Board Member

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Sharon McDowell

Board Treasurer

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Chuck Fields

Board Member

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Mike Kiriakides

Board Member

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Dr. Gwen Johnson

Board Member

Leadership Team

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Cary Sanders

Chief Executive

Officer

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Don Williams

Director of Community Relations

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Tim Murray

Inside Program Director

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Tiffany Crossby

Chief of Staff

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Amanda Balint

Office Manager

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Karen Underwood

Transitional Program Director

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George Miller

Housing & Transportation Manager

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Justin Durrell

Director of Operations

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Kaitlin Lucas

Workforce Development Coordinator

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Abby Taylor

Director of Marketing

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Steven Roberts

Transitional Program Coach

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Jimmy MacPhee

Transitional Program Coach

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Bladen Bates

Ambassador (Intern)

How Can You Help?

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Support Us

FINANCIALLY

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Serve

AS A VOLUNTEER

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Learn More

ABOUT US

CONTACT

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SOUTH CAROLINA

JUMPSTART South Carolina

PO Box 1050
Spartanburg, SC 29304
+1 (888) 403-3815

info@jumpstartvision.org

JUMPSTART  is a 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to providing a Christian environment for ex-offenders that will allow them to transition from incarceration to a productive life.

©2023  JUMPSTART USA    All Rights Reserved

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