Changed Choices

What does the first month after incarceration actually feel like?

On August 20, Changed Choices and the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction invite you to experience a powerful Re-Entry Simulation designed to help participants better understand the emotional, logistical, and systemic barriers formerly incarcerated women face every day.

📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 1–3 PM
📍 Steele Creek Church | Charlotte

If you missed the mini-simulation at Journey to Freedom — or wished for more time to explore the experience — this event is for you.

Save the date and RSVP today 👉 https://bit.ly/4u4R8u6

At 8:00am this past Saturday morning, Renee walked out of incarceration and into her new life.

There were balloons, flowers, tears, hugs, prayer, and so much joy as the Changed Choices community gathered to welcome her home. Staff, volunteers, mentors, board members, and her children stood waiting to remind her of something powerful: she is loved, supported, and not alone.

Renee was surrounded by people who chose to say “yes.”
Yes, your life has purpose.
Yes, you are worth believing in.
Yes, we will walk with you.

Thank you for being part of a community that believes in second chances. Please continue to pray for Renee as she begins this new chapter of freedom and transition.

Missed Journey to Freedom?

There’s another opportunity to experience this work.

Our work assignment simulation was one of the most impactful parts of the event—and we’d love to bring it to your church or community (not as a fundraiser, but to raise awareness and understanding).

💬 Interested in hosting? Message us to learn more.

Or join us on August 20 for a Reentry Simulation in partnership with NCDAC.

✨ RSVP: https://bit.ly/4udvTXc

Let’s keep the conversation going.

We are so grateful for our Journey to Freedom sponsors who helped bring this community together last Saturday.



Associates, Inc



Because of you, we were able to create a powerful space for learning, connection, and storytelling about the transformation this community makes possible.

Thank you for being part of this community of second chances. We’re thankful to partner in this work with you.