PROGRAMS BUILT FOR HER JOURNEY.
Every program we offer is designed with one purpose — to meet women and girls where they are and walk with them toward where they want to be.
Two Core Programs. Three Community Initiatives.
2nd Time Around serves women and girls through two signature programs and three community-focused initiatives. Each one is intentional, each one is needed, and each one reflects our belief that transformation is possible at every stage of life.
HerJourney
More Than a Class. A Journey Toward What Comes Next.
HerJourney is our signature program for women who are ready to make a change and build a better future. Each woman's journey is different, so her support should be different too.
The six-week HerJourney course is ONE component of the larger HerJourney program — not the entire journey.
Understand Her Story
We take time to understand each woman's current situation, needs, goals, challenges, strengths, and immediate concerns.
Her Individualized Plan
Each woman receives an individualized HerJourney Plan based on her goals, strengths, needs, and identified areas of support.
The Six-Week HerJourney Course
Through the course, women work on personal development and rebuilding from within — self-awareness, emotional intelligence, accountability, communication, boundaries, healthy relationships, decision-making, self-worth, goal setting, resilience, and breaking unhealthy cycles.
Community Resources & Connections
Women are connected with appropriate community resources, services, programs, and opportunities based on their individualized needs — housing, education, employment, healthcare, counseling, recovery, legal resources, childcare, transportation, financial education, and more.
Continued Guidance & Support
Women receive continued encouragement, guidance, mentorship, advocacy, accountability, and support as they work through their individualized journey.
7 • 30 • 60 • 90 Days
HerJourney does not end when the six-week course ends or when a referral is provided. Our follow-through keeps us connected and accountable long after.
What Comes Next
Success is not simply completing a six-week course. HerJourney is about helping women move toward greater confidence, stability, independence, healing, opportunity, and continued growth.
7 • 30 • 60 • 90 Days
HerJourney does not end when the six-week course ends or when a referral is provided.
Early follow-up, identify immediate barriers, and make sure connections are moving forward.
Review progress, resource connections, goals, challenges, and additional needs.
Continue mentorship, accountability, advocacy, support, and adjustments to the HerJourney Plan when needed.
Review progress, celebrate milestones, document outcomes, and determine the woman's next step.
“Every woman has a story. HerJourney helps her write a stronger next chapter.”
HerWarriors
A 12-month mentorship and empowerment program for girls ages 11–17.
HerWarriors is our 12-month youth mentorship and empowerment program designed specifically for girls ages 11–17. Through individual female mentors, group experiences, life skills development, encouragement, and future readiness, HerWarriors helps young women build the confidence, character, and tools they need to navigate life and step into their futures with strength.
Nominate a girl. Volunteer as a mentor. Partner with us.
Whether you want to nominate a young woman for HerWarriors, volunteer as a mentor, or explore a partnership, we'd love to hear from you.
LET'S CHANGE LIVES SCHOLARSHIP
Different Paths. Same Potential. Brighter Tomorrows.
The Let's Change Lives Scholarship creates opportunities for students enrolled in alternative schools who are ready to take their next step after graduation. We believe a student's educational path, past challenges, or circumstances should not determine their future. Success can take many forms, and this scholarship supports students who are ready to continue building theirs.
This scholarship is open to students of all genders.
APPLICATIONS & NOMINATIONS OPEN JANUARY 5, 2027
Scholarship Overview
The Let's Change Lives Scholarship recognizes alternative school students who demonstrate growth, resilience, determination, accountability, and a desire to create a better future.
Recipients may pursue:
College & Higher Education
College, university, community college, or another approved post-secondary educational program.
Trade & Career Training
Trade school, vocational education, certification programs, technical training, or another approved career pathway.
Entrepreneurship
Students who want to pursue entrepreneurship may apply to use the award toward an approved business opportunity, business education, training, supplies, equipment, or startup-related needs.
Two Ways to Be Considered
Student Application
Eligible students may apply directly for the Let's Change Lives Scholarship.
Guidance Counselor Nomination
School guidance counselors may nominate and submit an eligible student for consideration. Nominations should recognize students who demonstrate growth, perseverance, potential, positive change, or determination to build a better future. Academic performance should not be presented as the only measure of a student's potential.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled in or graduating from an alternative school or alternative education program
- Preparing to pursue education, career training, a trade, certification, employment advancement, or entrepreneurship
- Demonstrates resilience, personal growth, determination, accountability, or commitment to positive change
- Completes all required application materials
- Submits a personal statement describing their journey, goals, and plans for their future
Being involved with a 2nd Time Around program, mentorship opportunity, initiative, volunteer activity, or community event is a PLUS but is NOT required. The scholarship is open to eligible students of all genders.
Application Period
Award Information
Selected recipients will receive scholarship support toward an approved educational, career-training, trade, certification, or entrepreneurship pathway.
How to Apply
Beginning January 5, students may complete the official scholarship application or be nominated by their school guidance counselor.
YOUR PATH MAY LOOK DIFFERENT. YOUR FUTURE STILL MATTERS.
Serving Second Chances
12 Months. 12 Acts of Service.
Serving Second Chances is our community outreach initiative rooted in the belief that service is a way of life, not a one-time event. Each month, we show up in our community with a different act of service — from resource drives and care packages to community events and acts of kindness. Twelve months. Twelve acts. One consistent commitment to our community.
Project Refresh
A monthly event held on the last weekday of every month.
Project Refresh is our monthly initiative offering women a moment to reset, refresh, and reconnect with themselves and their community. Held on the last weekday of every month, Project Refresh creates space for women to access resources, experience encouragement, and leave feeling renewed and ready for what's next.
HER Little Wishes
Bringing Christmas magic to children in our community.
HER Little Wishes is our annual Christmas initiative dedicated to bringing joy and holiday magic to children in our community. Each year, we work to grant the Christmas wishes of children who might otherwise go without — because every child deserves to experience the wonder of the season.
Ready to get involved?
Whether you're a woman seeking support, a mentor ready to give back, or a community partner who believes in second chances — there's a place for you here.
SISTERHOOD • SECOND CHANCES • BRIGHTER TOMORROWS