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Jan 103 min read
3 Ways to Get Involved in Prison Ministry
“How can I get involved with prison ministry efforts?” When people hear about the work happening at JUMPSTART SC, it’s natural for them...
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carysanders
Dec 12, 20243 min read
What Are the Major Factors in Prison Recidivism? 🤔
The 3 C's of Intervention: Career, Care, & Community JUMPSTART began behind bars. Two of our founders were still serving time when they...
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carysanders
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Gustavo's Leadership Award: Celebrating Excellence at Contec Inc's "Whatever It Takes" Awards 🎉
Celebrate Gustavo receiving the leadership award at Contec Inc.'s "Whatever It Takes" Awards.
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carysanders
Nov 6, 20241 min read
It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive | Charles Wall
Charles Wall, SC Steel President, shows true generosity, dedicating his time to mentor others and impact lives beyond his achievements.
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carysanders
Sep 5, 20245 min read
How Do Faith and Science Combine to Change Criminal Thinking and Behaviors?
Cesare Lombroso was an Italian criminologist who is sometimes referred to as the “father of criminology” because he helped popularize the...
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carysanders
Sep 3, 20242 min read
Indigo Hope Gift Matching Challenge
YOU multiplied hope by raising $1,605,483! We are overwhelmed by this incredible generosity shown! As a result of the community rallying...
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carysanders
Jun 19, 20241 min read
Staff Chronicles Series: Toby Fleming
Toby Fleming is the Director of Pastoral Care here at JUMPSTART SC. Take a look into Toby’s role and how he is making a positive impact...
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carysanders
Apr 21, 20243 min read
From Star Athlete to Dedicated Public Servant: The Inspiring Journey of Aubray Bailey
As the associate warden at Ridgeland Correctional, a medium-security prison in South Carolina, Bailey has dedicated his life to helping...
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carysanders
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Driving Change: The Story of Dan, the Difference-Maker
Do you want to be known as a difference-maker? Be like Dan. Dan is someone everyone would love to have as a friend . Dan's title doesn't...
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carysanders
Mar 29, 20241 min read
Real Life. Real Transformation. Real Restoration
As you watch the video, please prayerfully consider how you might get involved with serving or giving to support life transformation.
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carysanders
Mar 27, 20241 min read
From Death To Life
Through tears a mom can administer Narcan to her son when he overdoses... But she can't give him life. Anthony grew up in a good...
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carysanders
Mar 8, 20246 min read
Faith, Love, and Legacy: The Harrison Story
Nancy Harrison made a generous gift to JUMPSTART SC in honor of her late husband, Lewis Harrison’s legacy. We asked her to share some...
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carysanders
Mar 6, 20241 min read
Breaking Cycles By Providing Tangible Hope
Upon their release on March 1, 2024 these two men would have been left at this bus station in Florence without anywhere to go and only...
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jordandurham
Feb 16, 20242 min read
JUMPSTART SC has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Truist Charitable Fund.
Proposed Opportunity Center: JUMPSTART SC has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Truist Charitable Fund. This launches a three-year...
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carysanders
Feb 9, 20241 min read
Programs Don't Spark Change. People Do.
Programs don’t spark change. People do. There’s a famous program that talks a lot about their efforts in reducing recidivism. We are not...
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carysanders
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Jon Ozmint
Jon Ozmint served in the US Navy before earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1990. He then spent five...
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carysanders
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Chuck Fields
JUMPSTART was dreamed up on Chuck Fields’s back porch during a conversation between him, Don Williams, and Tim Terry, so he’s been there...
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carysanders
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Tommy Holt
A lifelong resident of Spartanburg, Tommy Holt began working at the age of eleven before going off to earn his degree from Clemson. From...
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carysanders
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Dr. Michael Scharff
Originally hailing from New Jersey, Dr. Michael Scharff served as a decorated officer in the US Army from 1983 to 1994, ending his...
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carysanders
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Bob Caldwell, Sr.
Bob Caldwell, Sr. is a graduate of The Citadel and served the US in Vietnam as part of the 5th Special Forces Group. In 1975, he founded...
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Why JUMPSTART Matters - South Carolina
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