JUMPSTART was formed to continue and expand on JUMPSTART’S mission to reduce recidivism. JUMPSTART assists offenders (through an inside program) underway - in 9 NC prisons and will serve successful graduates in their transition to become productive and contributing members of society.

If you have questions, want to help, or want to support JUMPSTART NC please contact: George Benner george.benner@jumpstartvision.org or Rob Whitner rob.whitner@jumpstartvision.org

Yes. In May 2022, we began serving by delivering the 40-week inside program at Davidson Correctional in Lexington, NC. Today, the program is up and running in 12 prisons in NC: Davidson, Columbus, Greene, Albemarle, Piedmont, Carteret, Tabor, Eastern, Wake, Randolph, Pamlico and Sampson.

JUMPSTART has a 96% success rate, and here’s why: VISION Powered by the gospel of Jesus Christ and with men and women serving as His hands and feet, we imagine a day when the back of recidivism is broken in our state, nation, and beyond. MISSION We disciple the incarcerated and assist returning citizens with re-entry services in partnership with donors, churches, and community partners. BELIEF God’s future is greater than our past. CORE VALUES Accountability | Responsibility | Authority OUR GOAL 100% Success for Those Who Choose to be Successful KEYS TO SUCCESS Daily Surrender to Christ | Finding and Keep a Job | Setting and Keeping a Budget | Developing a Solid Support Team | Having Fun God’s Way

Absolutely. JUMPSTART USA and JUMPSTART in NC are one organization. JUMPSTART USA, EIN 47-4829697, located at 951 South Pine St, Spartanburg, SC 29302 has a mission to reduce recidivism and assist ex-offenders in their successful transition to become productive and contributing members of society. JUMPSTART is not a private foundation as defined as Section 509(a) of the code.

Yes, JUMPSTART is a Christian program.

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We have a small staff who train and assist a growing number of fantastic volunteers in carrying out the mission for JUMPSTART NC.