Second Chance in Baltimore is a nonprofit social enterprise founded in 2001 that focuses on sustainable employment and environmental conservation through deconstruction and architectural salvage. They train and hire unemployed Baltimore residents in skills such as deconstruction, salvage, warehousing, retail, and customer service. Second Chance works with local builders and property owners to salvage reusable materials from buildings slated for demolition, diverting waste from landfills and reselling these materials to the public. Their mission also emphasizes workforce development and sustainability, providing training and job opportunities in the green economy and helping individuals facing employment challenges build sustainable careers. The organization operates out of a large warehouse in South Baltimore and hosts local artisans and nonprofits as part of community-building efforts.
There is a separate issue connected to Second Chance concerning the founder or CEO's house, which has raised some ethical questions from the community due to its renovation and property dealings linked to the nonprofit's resources and investments, but this is distinct from the nonprofit’s primary mission and operations.
If the interest is specifically on the nonprofit that provides jobs and training through salvage and deconstruction in Baltimore, the above provides a comprehensive overview.
