South Carolina Blog

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...

How JUMPSTART Addresses Criminal Thinking & Behaviors

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

Reducing Homelessness and Crime

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Impact Matters in Philanthropy

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

Jeff hasn't had a license in years...

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

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