Continuing the Climb was established to support the successful Re-Entry of individuals returning from incarceration to Tarrant County.
In partnership with, City of Fort Worth, Cornerstone Assistance Network, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Redemption Bridge, Reentry First Stop Center for Tarrant County, Tarrant County, Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative (T.O.R.I.), Unlocking Doors and Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, we will be hosting a job and resource fair on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. The focus will primarily be on employment opportunities for individuals with challenged backgrounds.
Court in the Community: The Fort Worth Municipal Court will conduct a Safe Harbor initiative, meaning attendees may visit without fear of arrest for outstanding warrants issued by the Fort Worth Municipal Court. Bring two forms of ID, time payment plans, community service/indigence, booked in and booked out paperwork.
Job Fair, Resume Review & Resource Partners: Meet with Re-Entry friendly area employers looking to fill employment vacancies and resource agencies will be onsite as well. Professionals will be available to review your current resume and offer tips.
My name is Mae Hughes. I am the founder of 2ND CHANCES 4 FELONS. I started this company because of the hardships I faced as a felon trying to turn my life around. I looked for help but could not find any. I asked people for suggestions, I went to several places and even searched the internet but STILL could not find real help. I found it very hard to get people to see past the fact that I am a convicted felon. I went to countless interviews explaining my situation and how much I have changed. Yet and still no one would hire me. I was at my breaking point and BEYOND frustrated so I made a decision to NOT ONLY HELP MYSELF BUT OTHERS AS WELL. Instead of getting angry and giving up, I did the opposite. I turned my NEGATIVE into a POSITIVE and created this company hoping to ease the struggles that other felons may face. I created this company solely for the purpose of helping felons to know that there are second chance opportunities available to them. My main purpose is to reduce the number of felons who give up because they think that there is not any help available for them. I attended the University of Phoenix and received an Associate's degree in Business in 11/2012. I am a mother and my children are my everything, and the reason for me wanting to do and be better. My hope is that this company will be able to provide HELP where HELP IS GREATLY NEEDED !! I pray that the information I am providing can offer assistance with helping felons who are looking for a way to prove to society that there are some of us who deserve a second chance and who are willing to PROVE it through our CURRENT actions.
