Gwendolyn B. Johnson, Ph.D.
Hailing from Aiken, SC, Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson spent forty-five years in education, teaching everyone from public school kindergarteners...
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carysanders
- Jan 31
- 1 min
Gwendolyn A. Bright
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Bright started her career of public service in the 1970s with South Carolina’s Department of Disabilities and Special...
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carysanders
- Jan 25
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What kind of people do you celebrate?
What kind of people do you celebrate? Kindness, helpfulness, and humility are qualities that attract people to one another. Those who...
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jordandurham
- Jan 18
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An outside view on what JUMPSTART does for formerly incarcerated people.
When approaching this story on second chance employment, I imagined I would speak with employers and see their point of view. But, what I...
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carysanders
- Jan 8
- 1 min
2023 Impact Report
Open this Blog to Access our 15 Year Impact Report. Click the four arrows in the bottom right corner for the best reading experience.
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jordandurham
- Dec 13, 2023
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Chris Rivers: Transforming Lives with JUMPSTART SC's Personal Mission Connection
JUMPSTART's mission hits home for me because I've walked a similar path. Growing up in what looked like a successful family, I took a...
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carysanders
- Oct 19, 2023
- 5 min
A Few Lessons I’ve Learned Along the Way
We all have stories, some messier and more intriguing than others. Over the past ten years, my wild roller-coaster from being a prisoner...
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jordandurham
- Oct 12, 2023
- 3 min
Meet Blake Sanders: A Husband, Father, and Community Champion
Meet Blake Sanders: A Husband, Father, and Community Champion In the bustling town of West Pelzer, there's a man who wears many hats –...
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jordandurham
- Oct 5, 2023
- 4 min
Valenda Black's Journey with JUMPSTART at Allendale Correctional Institution
My most Cherished Day The sound of heavy metal doors clanging behind me is a testament to God's goodness and grace every Monday. A...
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carysanders
- Sep 11, 2023
- 3 min
A Personal Mission: My Journey from South Carolina Prison Director to JUMPSTART Supporter & Donor
I'm Jon Ozmint, and during my time as the Director of the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) from 2003 to 2011, I had the...
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carysanders
- Sep 2, 2023
- 3 min
How JUMPSTART Addresses Criminal Thinking & Behaviors
JUMPSTART stands as a beacon in rehabilitative and transformative programming, demonstrating the power of harmonizing faith-based...
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carysanders
- Aug 15, 2023
- 4 min
Reducing Homelessness and Crime
Introduction As the prison doors swing open, the challenges awaiting released prisoners often appear insurmountable, none more pressing...
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carysanders
- Aug 4, 2023
- 4 min
Concordance Expansion to South Carolina: Answering Questions and Clarifying the Implications
Over the past two days, I’ve fielded dozens of emails, texts, and phone calls about the new partnership between Concordance and the South...
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carysanders
- Jul 24, 2023
- 14 min
Can People Change? An Inside Look at How JUMPSTART's Approach is Changing Lives Inside of Prisons.
JUMPSTART's model transcends basic prison ministry. While many prison ministries offer bible correspondence courses, or help facilitate...
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carysanders
- Jul 20, 2023
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Second Chances: Transforming Lives with JUMPSTART's Prison Ministry
Greetings, I am Tim Murray, blessed to serve as the Inside Program Director for JUMPSTART. I was born in 1970 to a single mother and was...
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carysanders
- Jul 11, 2023
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The Dance of Justice and Mercy: An Integrated Approach to Crime, Addiction, and Recidivism
A perpetual challenge our society grapples with is the issue of crime, addiction, and recidivism. Traditional approaches often prioritize...
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carysanders
- Jul 9, 2023
- 3 min
More than "Prison Ministry": Biblical Stories That Champion What is Possible
The Christian journey invites us all to participate in God’s transformative work. When someone chooses to support JUMPSTART, they join in...
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carysanders
- Jul 8, 2023
- 3 min
Impact Matters in Philanthropy
In the vast expanse of philanthropic causes, discerning donors often find themselves at crossroads, trying to determine which cause is...
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carysanders
- Jun 28, 2023
- 1 min
Jeff hasn't had a license in years...
Jeff earned his license again after working with JUMPSTART's landscaping.
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carysanders
- Jun 24, 2023
- 1 min
A Story Worth Sharing
God's ability to rescue and restore is unparalleled. When someone has hit rock bottom, why shouldn't they just give up? Watch this video...
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Why JUMPSTART Matters - South Carolina
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