This year's event will be a one-day event designed to empower returning citizens with the tools, resources, and connections needed for successful reintegration. The expected attendance of this event is 150-200 individuals.

The event takes place at the APS Student and Family Support Hub, located at 601 Thomas Cole Jr. Way SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 (behind Morris Brown College) from 10am-2pm.

This year's focus will feature less panel discussions to allow for more time for participants to network, engage and learn. The summit will feature employment workshops, workforce training demonstrations, digital literacy, housing, professional clothing giveaway, headshots, financial inclusion sessions, education, mental health, advocacy and community support.

Tentative Schedule - Final details to be shared in the coming weeks

8:30am-10:30am- Vendor Setup

10:30-11:00- Networking and Vendor Fair

11:00-11:30- First Session Rotation

Digital Literacy
Know Your Rights- Georgia Justice Project
Employment Tips- Fair Chance Advisory
Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents session- Father's Matter
Healthy Eating Demonstration- UGA

11:30-12:15- Vendor Fair/ Lunch (Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and beverage)- there will be grills outside; food provided by Father's Matter

12:15-12:45- Second Session Rotation

Financial Literacy- FinanCity Budgeting Session
Reducing Gang Violence- Father's Matter
Digital Literacy- Barred Business
Second Chance Housing Options

12:45-1:15- Third Session Rotation

**Topics being finalized

1:15-1:45- Social Hour; time for networking, final vendor discussions,

1:45-2:00- Closing Remarks/Adjournment

By bringing together stakeholders from the reentry ecosystem, the summit will share best practices and collaborate on solutions to reduce recidivism and empower returning citizens. This event will promote evidence-based strategies, holistic services, and partnerships that drive long-term reintegration success, while contributing to community safety and economic growth.

Contact us to discuss a sponsorship at partners@secondchanceatl.com

2026 Second Chance Summit ATL

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2026 Second Chance Summit ATL

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