NEW: Powerful Op-Ed by SCC’s Executive Director, Khalil Halim![]()
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In a time when access to education is under threat, our Executive Director, Khalil Halim, speaks truth to power in his latest article, reflecting on the dangerous implications of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.![]()
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“Without access to knowledge and education, rising from one class to another becomes nearly impossible.”![]()
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From his own journey—from the South Side of Chicago to leading a nonprofit supporting second chances—Khalil shares how education is not only personal but essential for equity, opportunity, and democracy.![]()
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This is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of education to transform lives and communities.![]()
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👉 Read the full article and join the call to protect access to education for all!![]()
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#secondchancecenter #educationmatters #khalilhalim #publicvoicesfellow #transformativejustice #SecondChances #equityineducation #protectdoe #knowledgeispower
The Department of Education must stay: Knowledge is for all
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The U.S. Congress recently confirmed Linda McMahon as Secretary of the Department of Education (DOE), on the same day that teacher unions across the country initiated “clap ins” at the start of th...
We’re proud to share that SCC has been awarded a grant from RTD to support transportation access for our client partners! This grant helps remove a major barrier to reentry by ensuring our community can get to job interviews, appointments, and other vital services.![]()
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In addition to this exciting news, we’re also promoting RTD’s LiVE Program, an income-based discount program offering 50% off regular fares on:![]()
✔️ RTD buses![]()
✔️ Light rail![]()
✔️ Access-a-Ride![]()
✔️ Commuter rail (including airport service ✈️)![]()
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📋 LiVE Program Eligibility Includes:![]()
✅ Age 20+ (youth 19 and under ride free)![]()
✅ Gross household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level![]()
✅ In-district and out-of-district riders welcome![]()
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📎 Check out the flyer below for more details on how to apply and ride with LiVE!![]()
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#secondchancecenter #TransportationSupport #liveprogram #affordabletransit #clientsupport #reentrymatters #secondchancesstarthere #RTDdenver #MobilityForAll
Saturday Programs at SCC Potomac!![]()
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Start your weekend strong with support, connection, and transformation. ![]()
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Here's what’s happening this Saturday:![]()
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🛠️ ARP Orientation | 9:00–11:00 AM![]()
2nd Floor Conference Room![]()
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🧠 SCHARP | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM![]()
1st Floor Conference Room![]()
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🤝 NGB Peer Mentoring Group | 9:30–11:00 AM![]()
Main Lobby![]()
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🌿 AcuDetox | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM![]()
EOL Training Room![]()
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💬 Recovery Support Group | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM![]()
2nd Floor Conference Room![]()
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🗓 Join in, stay engaged, and invest in YOU.![]()
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We’ll see you at SCC Potomac!![]()
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Help Support programs like these by registering for our 3rd Annual Casino Royale Masquerade! ![]()
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Click the link below for more details:![]()
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www.eventbrite.com/e/1255042468809?aff=oddtdtcreator![]()
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#sccprograms #SaturdaySupport #reentrymatters #CommunityHealing #secondchancecenter
The chfareach membership and training program is a statewide, cost-effective educational tool that offers workshops and training courses for the affordable housing community. Upcoming opportunities for May include “Community Partnerships for Onsite Programming” and “Reasonable Accommodations.” Check out the full class schedule: chfainfo.com/chfareach-calendar
Parachuting people into communities to “fix” harm doesn’t create long-lasting change. The best ideas bubble up from communities themselves, and they should have the agency to bring those ideas to life, restoring, rebuilding, and healing collectively.![]()
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