Gratitude is a state of being, whereas thankfulness is the expression of that state of being . Unlike thankfulness, gratitude isn't an emotion or response to a situation. It is a mindset rooted in awareness, acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment that exists regardless of external factors. What a blessing to be able to say, “Look how far I’ve come, look how far we’ve come.” Second Chance has been evolving as a staple in the Kansas City, Missouri community since 2008. Betwee

Before incarceration, Mario Arredondo led a seemingly normal life. He worked as an over-the-road truck driver, enjoying his 2-week vacations with his wife and spending time with family. Mario grew up in a supportive family. His parents were foster parents, and he attended church regularly. He was blessed with a spiritual support system which played a role in how much Mario enjoyed his married life and extended family. With this strong family model, Mario naturally became a fa

“Don't dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer.” - Denis Waitley   Peer Support Leader Anthony Kamm is a past graduate of the Second Chance program featured in the Instilling Change series in March of 2022. It was important to Kamm to give back because of where he has been, what he has seen, and what he has experienced. In 2019 while locked up in prison, Kamm realized his inability to follow