Re-Integrating Prisoners Through Our Proven Transitional Program
Lasting change doesn’t end at release. Our 30-month, Christ-centered transition program equips men and women with the support and stability they need to succeed outside prison walls.
Cycles of Imprisonment
Freedom without support leads back to prison
The greatest challenge is what happens after release. Without stable housing, employment, or
support, many return to old habits and find themselves back behind bars. Families suffer, hope
fades, and the cycle of incarceration repeats itself, generation after generation.
JUMPSTART interrupts that cycle with a proven, Christ-centered approach that addresses every
barrier to reentry. From safe housing and healthcare access to job opportunities, mentoring, and
spiritual growth, we surround participants with the tools they need to succeed. The result is a
lasting transformation of new paths, restored families, and stronger communities.
Rebuilding Futures Through Holistic Support and Care
The road to lasting freedom doesn’t happen overnight. Real transformation takes time, stability, and the steady presence of a community that believes in second chances. That’s why JUMPSTART’s Transition Program provides a long runway for success, preparing participants for a future marked by independence and Christ-centered community.
Lowcost Stable Housing
A safe, reliable home that provides a launch pad for participants as they rebuild their life.
Healthcare Access
JUMPSTART SC provides access to physical, mental, and dental healthcare — making sure each participant can focus on the future.
Living Wage Employment
JUMPSTART connects returning citizens with stable, meaningful jobs. This is possible through our own social enterprises or trusted employment partners.
Case Management & Mentoring
No one succeeds alone. Experienced mentors and case managers walk alongside each participant, offering both practical guidance and spiritual direction.
Community & Growth
Belonging changes everything. Through community engagement, recreation, and spiritual growth, participants discover purpose and connection outside prison walls.
Our proven approach continues to change countless lives.
Year after year, the outcomes of JUMPSTART SC’s Inside Program show that real transformation is possible. These numbers represent lives restored, families reunited, and futures redirected.
7x
Above the National Average
JUMPSTART participants succeed at a rate seven times the national average.
99.3%
Stay Out of the System
Nearly every participant who commits to three months in the program does not return within three years.
100%
Participant Employment
All those who are able to work are able to find employment through JUMPSTART.
Our Mission.
Their Stories.
These comeback stories open a window into the struggles, resilience, and victories of those who the man on the middle cross said could come.
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Church Partnerships
Ways to Get Involved
Become an Inside Mentor
Group discipleship and encouragement inside the prison, facilitating discussion, prayer, and accountability with participants.
Serve with Transportation
Drive participants to classes, church, appointments, or work. Opportunities exist for both inside and outside programs.
Lead a Specialized Workshop
Are you an expert in your field? Change a life by sharing your knowledge in a workshop.