EIN 88-3127760 BRIANNA'S 2ND CHANCE INC
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MISSION
Our mission is to promote an informed and empowered community of young people. We believe that young people are the future, and that investing in them now will yield benefits for generations to come. We strive to create a community where young people feel safe and supported, and where they have the resources they need to succeed.
Our mission is twofold. First, we enhance public safety via reduced recidivism through support of the transition process during and post incarceration. We accomplish this through peer mentorship (Buddy System), individualized training in soft skills including, but not limited to banking, credit, goal setting, family reunification, cooking, and budgeting, career preparation and a Fresh Start package.
Our innovative Youth Harm Reduction +Prevention program Future Fuel reality-based curriculum uses evidence-based practices to educate and empower youth and families to make informed decisions regarding substances and to reduce harms related to substance use and/or abuse. Our program is aimed at adolescents 10-17, young people 18-25, parents and caregivers. The practices included were developed in-house with inspiration from Stanford University, Curtin University AU, SAMHSA, NIDA, CA Interior of Health, and BC Foundry.
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VISION
We envision programs that actively involve the people who are to benefit from them. This is because we believe that a successful program is one that is designed and implemented with the participation of the people who it is intended to serve.
ABOUT BRIANNA
Brianna Michelle Oberly has always been a strong and brave child with a tender heart and a fierce temper. Family was always a very high priority in her life. Her protective nature knew very few bounds and left her an especially soft spot for the next generation of family members.
As a young teen, Brianna was no different than most other adolescents full of angst, confusion, and poor decision-making skills. A series of bad choices led to her incarceration at the tender age of 19. Bri slowly matured into a beautiful young lady with equal parts tough and tender. She always made others feel special, feel like they were her best friend in the world, even sisterly.
During the later stages of Brianna's incarceration, she experienced the darker side of incarceration, abuse, in one of its many forms. Not just her, but other incarcerated women. Bri knew this was not "right" and she took up the battle not only for herself, but for others without fear of the retaliation that may well come her way. Her battle cry, "I am tough. I can take a beating" still resounds in the state of Florida.
The last three years in prison was not easy. More than a few barriers were thrown into her path but through it all she kept that smile on her face and continued the path less travelled. And we fought.
Brianna eventually made her way to Community Work Release where she was able to work in the community wearing two monitors, while returning to a secure facility at night. She paid her fees and fines on her own. Then came the day! Her BIG day! Release. EOS (end of sentence). SO exciting. So scary! Sept 2021.
Her first few days were a whirlwind of to-do lists and tight schedules. Each item checked off the list one at a time. At one point Brianna even had two jobs! She bought a car and found her own apartment. A lot of accomplishments. A lot of stress.
Nine years of incarceration during Brianna's younger years. Her 28th birthday celebrated at work release. The pressure and stress of reintegrating into society as an adult, meanwhile some parts, deep inside, remain that 19 year old at the beginning of her sentence. Past traumas never allowed the opportunity to heal. Pressure to succeed.
On Feb 1, 2022, Brianna passed on from this life on Earth at the age of 28. She left behind 2 children, her parents, siblings, grandmother, and a plethora of family, friends, and well wishers. This is her legacy.
Certified Future Fuel Facilitators
James Elisson, Jr.
Father, environmentalist, community activist, returned citizen. A long-time resident of Poinciana, FL by way of Broward/Dade, James is no stranger to the fast pace of the street life. As a first generation immigrant, James' parenting style did not resemble his environment. Confusion led to a seven year minimum mandatory stay in Florida State Prison. Behind those walls transformation occurred and now James, as a reformed individual, has dedicated his life to environmentalism and community remodeling as well as legitimate hustle.
Mentoring youth with the thinking game of chess, providing trade training and reentry transition guidance to other reformed individuals, and other youth organizations in youth development and crime prevention.
Certified Future Fuel Facilitator
Nonprofit Founder and Director at
WYN Move Inc
Nationally Certified Credible Messenger
Water Treatment Operator
Angie Hatfield
I am here to (hopefully) prevent future grieving mothers. It is my wholehearted hope that our participants retain the educational portion of Future Fuel to make positive choices!
I can think of no better legacy for my daughter, Brianna Michelle Oberly, than this program!
Certified Future Fuel Facilitator/Trainer
Founder of
Brianna's 2nd Chance Inc
Nationally Certified Credible Messenger
Bereaved Parent
Survivor
Vanessa Henry
Vanessa is a first generation Haitian-American who migrated from Chicago, Illinois to the great state of Florida to pursue her goals in higher education. She is well on her way to earning a Bachelors in Psychology and plans to join the ranks of the nation's top Licensed Mental Health Counselors with a specialty in marriage and family relationships.
Vanessa has a passion to assist those struggling with mental health issues and is driven to assist at-risk youth in reducing their risks.
Certified Future Fuel Facilitator
Nationally Certified Credible Messenger
"Future Fuel is part of my recovery plan"
Native Floridian with Native American roots, Rebecca's continued personal growth has coincided with the growth of this program. As a recovering long-time substance user, she has incorporated helping others into her recovery and my how she has grown!
Certified Future Fuel Facilitator
Certified Credible Messenger
Rebecca
Futch Burkley
Dawn Cline
Dawn is an LPN, a Certified CPR and First Aid Instructor. Dawn's love of humanity has created a tireless volunteer continually seeking new opportunities to work towards the betterment of humankind.
Dawn regularly volunteers at KAIROS Outside Prison Ministry supporting wives and families of currently incarcerated men as well as providing food and supportive needs to the community through Just for Jesus Ministries.
Future Fuel Facilitator
Nationally Certified Credible Messenger
Antwain Henry
An Orange County Credible Messenger volunteering in Orlando as a youth poetry mentor and statewide with Brianna's 2nd Chance Inc as a Future Fuel Facilitator, Antwain is certified as a competent leader and communicator by Toastmasters International. He is also an Orlando chapter leader of the Florida Restoration of Rights Coalition and Co-Lead of the Orlando chapter of Black Men Build.
Antwain's passion for teaching and coaching youth extends from his lived experiences with substance abuse and the criminal justice system during his own youthful period. His goal is to help youth process their thoughts and learn the necessary skills to express themselves in a constructive manner.
Certified Future Fuel Facilitator
Nationally Certified Credible Messenger
Toastmaster International
FL Restoration of Rights Coalition
Orlando Black Men Build
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