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...

JUMPSTART stands as a beacon in rehabilitative and transformative programming, demonstrating the power of harmonizing faith-based...

Introduction As the prison doors swing open, the challenges awaiting released prisoners often appear insurmountable, none more pressing...

Over the past two days, I’ve fielded dozens of emails, texts, and phone calls about the new partnership between Concordance and the South...

JUMPSTART's model transcends basic prison ministry. While many prison ministries offer bible correspondence courses, or help facilitate...

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...

A perpetual challenge our society grapples with is the issue of crime, addiction, and recidivism. Traditional approaches often prioritize...

The Christian journey invites us all to participate in God’s transformative work. When someone chooses to support JUMPSTART, they join in...

In the vast expanse of philanthropic causes, discerning donors often find themselves at crossroads, trying to determine which cause is...

Jeff earned his license again after working with JUMPSTART's landscaping.

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...

An Ivy League Ph.D. and Corporate Executive to Prisoner and Back

Paul Gaeto serves as a volunteer with JUMPSTART's prison ministry program in South Carolina.

Making God's love known to others can change a life & can change the world.

By putting their faith into action, Senior Pastor Michael Turner and the congregation of Advent United Methodist Church have shown their...

It's easy to feel lost and forgotten in prison, but JUMPSTART gives us hope for a better future. When I first heard about the program, I...

William Scarpitti has been a part of JUMPSTART for nearly ten years. He was a clerk in the Chaplain’s office and served as a table leader...

A snapshot of Bob Caldwell Jr. Bob currently works as the President of the family-owned Grace Management Group founded in 1975. Grace...

Mary Hannah Smith, a 25-year-old living in Pennsylvania, understands the significance of life-changing generosity. She is JUMPSTART’s...

Growing up in Spartanburg, I was very involved with my church and our youth group. I felt a strong connection with God. As I got a little...