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Project Restart ATL, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2020, helps people returning from incarceration in Atlanta build education, employment and entrepreneurship pathways through a 12-week cohort program.

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11 YEARS BEHIND BARS. A WORLD THAT KEPT MOVING WITHOUT YOU. Imagine coming home after more than a decade and realizing everything has changed. The technology. The job market. The cost of living. Even the way people connect. Freedom opens the door. But a good job, stable housing, and meaningful support help people build a life beyond it. At Project Restart, we believe successful reentry requires more than telling people to do better. We must help create opportunities for them to succeed. Coming home shouldn’t mean facing the future alone. 🤝 Join us in building pathways to employment, housing resources, and lasting change. #projectrestart #returningcitizen #reentrymatters #secondchances

A HUGE thank you to @bankozk for another year of support for our program. Cathy Bethune has been a tremendous board member and partner. This work can’t be done without people like you! #justiceimpactedmatter

CAN YOU BELIEVE IN JUSTICE AND STILL BELIEVE IN SECOND CHANCES? When someone has been a victim of crime, the pain is real. The anger is understandable. And forgiveness isn’t always easy. But holding people accountable and believing in their ability to change are not contradictions. We can believe in the justice system, respect those who have been harmed, and still recognize that a person is capable of becoming more than their worst decision. Forgiveness doesn’t erase accountability. And accountability shouldn’t erase the possibility of redemption. At Project Restart, we believe justice and second chances can coexist. WHAT DO YOU THINK? CAN JUSTICE AND FORGIVENESS GO HAND IN HAND? #projectrestart #secondchances #forgiveness #accountability

Georgia, we just made history. Keisha Lance Bottoms—the first woman and first Black person elected governor of our state. An Atlanta daughter stepping into a moment generations fought to make possible. Somewhere, a little girl is watching and seeing a future she can put herself in. That matters. Congratulations, Governor-elect Bottoms. We celebrate this milestone with pride and look forward to the work ahead. #keishalancebottoms #georgiahistory #historymade #blackhistory

IT’S THE SEASON OF GIVING. DON’T FORGET ABOUT SECOND CHANCES. This time of year, many worthy organizations will ask for your support. And every meaningful cause deserves to be heard. But as you decide where to make a difference, don’t forget about Project Restart. For someone returning home from incarceration, your generosity can help open doors to education, employment, mentorship, and the resources needed to rebuild a life. Because giving isn’t just about what you donate. It’s about the lives you help change. This giving season, make room for second chances. DONATE. PARTNER. INVEST IN A RESTART. Visit www.projectrestartatl.org to learn more and get involved. #projectrestart #seasonofgiving #secondchances

A SECOND CHANCE IS AN OPPORTUNITY, NOT A FREE PASS. Coming home is only the beginning. What you do after that is what determines the direction of your future. Family can support you. Organizations can provide resources. Doors can be opened. But nobody can walk through those doors for you. Accountability means taking ownership of your decisions, putting in the work, and refusing to let your circumstances become your excuses. At Project Restart, we believe in providing opportunities, but we also believe in personal responsibility. SUPPORT CREATES OPPORTUNITY. ACCOUNTABILITY CREATES CHANGE. 💯 To every returning citizen: Show up. Stay committed. Do the work. Your future is worth the effort. #projectrestart #accountability #returningcitizens

THE RESOURCES ARE OUT THERE. YOU JUST HAVE TO KNOW WHERE TO LOOK. Coming home is challenging enough. Finding the right support shouldn’t make the journey even harder. At Project Restart, we’re committed to connecting returning citizens with information, resources, and opportunities that can help them rebuild their lives. Knowledge is power. But knowing where to find help can change everything. 🌐 Visit www.projectrestartatl.org and follow the steps in this video to explore available resources. 📲 SAVE THIS VIDEO. SHARE IT WITH SOMEONE WHO NEEDS IT. You never know whose next chapter you might help change. #projectrestart #reentryresources #returningcitizens #secondchances

IMAGINE SERVING YOUR TIME, ONLY TO COME HOME TO NOTHING. No savings. No stable housing. No job waiting. And for some, no family left to lean on. Freedom doesn’t automatically mean opportunity. Too many returning citizens face these realities while reentry organizations struggle to provide the resources they desperately need. At Project Restart, we believe a second chance should come with a real chance to succeed. That’s why your support matters. Every donation, partnership, and act of generosity helps us build pathways toward stability, independence, and lasting change. 🤝 DONORS, BUSINESSES & COMMUNITY LEADERS: Be part of the solution. Partner with Project Restart and help turn second chances into new beginnings. 📩 DM us to get involved. info@projectrestartatl.com #projectrestart #reentrymatters #secondchances #returningcitizens

IN 2025, GEORGIA RECORDED 13,724 PRISON RELEASES. YET ONLY 149 NONPROFITS ARE LISTED STATEWIDE UNDER THE OFFENDER-REHABILITATION CATEGORY. Let those numbers sink in. Coming home is one thing. Having the resources, mentorship, employment opportunities, and support to stay home is another. We cannot keep investing in incarceration while overlooking the importance of successful reentry. At Project Restart, we’re committed to helping returning citizens rebuild their lives and break the cycle. THE NEED IS REAL. SO IS THE WORK. 🤝 DONORS, BUSINESS OWNERS & COMMUNITY LEADERS: Partner with us. Sponsor a participant. Invest in second chances that lead to lasting change. 📩 DM info@projectrestartatl.com to get involved.

In this episode of The Restart, Kevin Skidmore reminds us of the importance of showing up, putting in the work, and staying committed to growth. Because rebuilding your life isn’t about one big moment. It’s about the decisions you make every single day. 🎥 Watch the full interview, “Show Up Every Day,” featuring Kevin Skidmore, on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/MpUIUVNSu78 #projectrestart #therestart #showupeveryday #secondchances

OPPORTUNITY WON’T ALWAYS COME KNOCKING. SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO GO FIND IT To every returning citizen: Don’t just sit behind a computer filling out applications and waiting for someone to give you a chance. Get out. Shake hands. Build relationships. Put yourself in rooms where opportunities exist. Sometimes the right conversation can open a door that a hundred applications couldn’t. At Project Restart, we believe rebuilding your life requires more than hope. It requires action, initiative, and the courage to show up. Your next opportunity may be one introduction away. #projectrestart #returningcitizens #secondchances #networking

SECOND CHANCES. REAL HUSTLE. REAL OPPORTUNITY. Outside the probation and parole office, we met a returning citizen who’s taking his future into his own hands by building a concrete buffing business. The same hands that once faced limitations are now building opportunities. This is what reentry looks like when determination meets action. At Project Restart, we believe the conversation must go beyond incarceration and focus on what people are doing to rebuild their lives. Don’t just talk about second chances. Recognize the people making the most of them. #projectrestart #returningcitizens #entrepreneurship #secondchance

REAL CHANGE TAKES REAL PARTNERSHIPS. To every donor and supporter who has invested in our mission, thank you. Your generosity helps turn second chances into real opportunities. And to those who share our vision but haven’t joined us yet, there’s a place for you in this work. We’re not just building partnerships. We’re building pathways to brighter futures. Let’s make an impact together. @blankfoundation @unitedwayatlanta #projectrestart #communityimpact #donorappreciation #secondchances #reentrymatters

CHANGE BEGINS WHEN EXCUSES END AND ACCOUNTABILITY TAKES OVER. You can blame your circumstances. You can blame your past. But at some point, you have to make a decision about your future. Project Restart alumnus Ivan speaks on the power of accountability, personal growth, and making the conscious decision to change. Because transformation isn’t about what you say you’re going to do. It’s about what you’re willing to do differently. That’s where real change begins. #ProjectRestart #Accountability #SecondChances #Reentry #PersonalGrowth BreakingTheCycle JusticeImpacted

You can’t break the cycle of incarceration without breaking the cycle of poverty. As Founder Tiffany Kirk explains, successful reentry starts with self-discovery and leads to self-sufficiency. At Project Restart, we’re not just helping people come home. We’re empowering them to understand their worth, discover their purpose, and build independent, sustainable futures. Because true freedom means having the opportunity to stand on your own. #ProjectRestart #BreakingTheCycle #Reentry #SecondChances #JusticeImpacted SelfSufficiency

Real impact takes collaboration. At Project Restart, we know that lasting change doesn’t happen alone. To our incredible community partners, thank you for believing in our mission and helping us create meaningful opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. Your support helps turn second chances into stronger futures. Together, we’re not just changing lives—we’re strengthening communities. 🤝 Follow @projectrestartatl as we continue highlighting the people and partnerships making this work possible. #ProjectRestart #CommunityPartners #SecondChances #Reentry #StrongerTogether CommunityImpact AtlantaNonprofit

Six years ago, the vision was already there. Today, on Founder Tiffany Kirk’s birthday, we’re taking it back to a moment that reminds us that meaningful work doesn’t happen overnight—it’s built through years of purpose, persistence, and believing in people. The mission continues. The impact keeps growing. And there’s still more work to do. Happy Birthday, Tiffany! 🎉 #ProjectRestart #Throwback #HappyBirthday #SecondChances #Reentry JusticeImpacted CommunityImpact AtlantaNonprofit

Project Restart is about more than completing a program—it’s about creating real pathways forward. Through mentorship, workforce development, education, entrepreneurship, and community support, we’re working to remove barriers and help justice-impacted individuals build sustainable futures. The mission is simple: turn second chances into real opportunities—and real opportunities into lasting change. Follow @projectrestartatl as we continue documenting the work, the impact, and the people helping move reentry forward. #ProjectRestart #SecondChances #Reentry #JusticeImpacted #CommunityImpact WorkforceDevelopment AtlantaNonprofit

Project Restart is creating real pathways through opportunity, support, and second chances. And this is just the beginning—stay tuned for more stories, impact, behind-the-scenes moments, and voices from the Project Restart community. Follow @projectrestartatl and join the movement. #projectrestart #secondchances #reentry #justiceimpacted #atlantanonprofit

AB staring this Labor Day weekend off with grassroots community power. Keep at it @therealanthonyjaibrown- the world needs you times a billion! #restorativejustice #community #projectrestart

Congratulations to the Project Restart class of 2026! This group has grit, determination, vision and belief in themselves to excel far beyond our wildest imaginations. I’m so proud of each and everyone of you for your commitment to the process and now it’s time to execute. #secondchancesmatter #projectrestart

Tune in tomorrow, Saturday August 29th at 3:30, to view our 2026 graduation live on IG. Let’s celebrate this year’s cohort together!

It’s not often we can share our work becomes most is virtual or inside correction facilities. Yesterday was one of the times we got together face to face with some of this year’s cohort members. This group is committed to the continued process that we are all committed to on this journey to self-fulfillment. Six weeks down, six more to go, let’s get it! Graduation Loading… #projectrestart2026

One of the most important methods of making a positive impact on ourselves and the community is to show up. It was heartwarming to see some of this years cohort members at the @teenzonpoint field day to give back.

I’m so appreciative to everyone that made this event a success! We’re just getting started, so stay tuned for more of these impactful events that help change the narrative! #projectrestart #secondchance #justiceimpacted #georgia

When someone wants to make a change for the better, the tools and resources need to be readily available. That’s why these summits are so important. #projectrestart #secondchance #reentry

If you’re justice impacted, or know someone that is, or you just want to be a part of the solution, LIKE and FOLLOW so you don’t miss any of the upcoming events! IT TAKES A VILLAGE! #projectrestart #secondchance #reentry #secondchanceatl

A second chance means giving individuals the tools they need to re-acclimate and succeed. If we’re not doing that, what are we doing? #projectrestart #secondchance #justiceimpacted #secondchanceatl

Providing the tools and resources for success! This is what A Second Chance looks like! #projectrestart #secondchance #secondchanceatl #reentry

Getting with someone needs when they return home from incarceration is one of the most convoluted and confusing processes imaginable. The purpose of our summit is to bring valuable resources under one roof on one date. Making reintegration makes sense! #secondchanceatl #secondchancesummitatl #projectrestart Thank you @way_better_life for the videography

If you missed this event, you missed a building full of opportunities and resources! Catch you at the next one! #secondchance #projectrestart #justiceimpacted

If you don’t know or follow @tommygmcgee, his coverage of real news is unmatched. Last month Tommy contacted us to see if we would be interested in accepting t-shirt sales proceeds for an inmate at the Clayton County jail, Doo Doo Brown, we said absolutely. What’s bigger than this is the number of people incarcerated at the Clayton County Jail for years without a trial, many for minor infractions and many with mental health and physical health challenges. We are proud to now deliver inside of correctional facilities, but so much work is yet to be accomplished to reduce these jail numbers and prison populations here and nationwide. Thanks again @tommygmcgee for your dedication to shining the light on stories that matter and for your dedication to our program. #claytoncountyjail #doodoobrown

Don’t miss the FREE 2026 Second Chance Summit. If you or a loved one have a criminal background and want to build your network and increase your self-sufficiency, register today! www.secondchanceatl.com Thank you Corey N. Baker @thereentrynetwork and @kevin_m_weeks for this video and your partnership WE DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO MUSIC

Are you or loved one system impacted and looking for a fresh start? Please join us on Saturday, April 25 at the second annual Second Chance Summit. This event will include employment tips, a chance to meet with training and employer programs, professional, attire, giveaway, Headshots, digital literacy, healthcare and mental health resources, Legal Aid and so much more. Register today for this free event and share with others who could benefit. Register at www.secondchanceatl.com #secondchanceaummitatl

This spring, for the first time, Project Restart was delivered over the course of 7-weeks to 25 men who are close to returning home. Much respect is given to our partner Reentry Coordinator who meets our clients as they return home at job fairs, vital records offices and makes sure he continues to support them. @thereentrynetwork you are a true champion of the people! Welcome home Patrick. This is what successful reentry looks like!

A summit focusing on restorative practices, develop a critical understanding of the power of restoration. For more information visit @bmigeorgia #testorationsummitatl

Are you someone who has been impacted by the criminal legal system and looking for support? Do you find yourself between jobs often and lack a solid plan to move you in the direction of your vision? Coming in June 2026, Project Restart will begin its 12-week program, providing Individuals with classroom time, mentorship, and support in moving closer to a successful future. Check back soon to apply!

Tuesday, December 2 is giving Tuesday! Will you consider supporting our program plans to make greater impact in 2026? Check out our 2026 plans below and click the link if you can support us at $25. Just 200 people at this level will help us to reach our target of $5,000. https://givebutter.com/Xm8nhd #givingtuesday #reentrysupport #projectrestart

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