About Us
Grace is love that seeks you out, even if you have nothing to give in return.
Our group of volunteers, teachers and mentors strengthen our community by supplying reentry services and help to individuals rejoining society from incarceration.
Marion County, Florida
Serving individuals in Marion County Florida
Connecting Families to Resources
We help fill the gap for reentry services providing support and information to connect with us and the other providers in our community.
Meet Our Executive Director
Chauncy Gaines
Our organization was founded by someone who understands the challenges of reentry on a deeply personal level. Our Executive Director grew up with a parent behind bars—his father spent more than 20 years in prison. Experiencing firsthand the emotional, financial, and social hurdles that families face, he saw how difficult it can be for returning citizens to rebuild their lives, even long after their release.
Motivated by that experience, he created this program to ensure that no one has to navigate reentry alone. His vision is rooted in dignity, opportunity, and second chances. Under his leadership, our organization focuses on practical support—employment readiness, mentorship, housing navigation, life-skills training—as well as the compassion and respect every individual deserves.
Today, he continues to drive our mission forward: helping people leaving prison not just reenter their communities, but truly thrive within them.
Meet Our Reentry Coaches
Ms. Tasha
Ms. Heather
Ms. Heather
Tasha brings a warm, practical approach to every class she teaches, helping participants build the confidence and skills they need for a successful fresh start. With a strong background in life-skills coaching and employment readiness, she guides individuals through goal-setting, communication, workplace expectations, and the tools neede
Tasha brings a warm, practical approach to every class she teaches, helping participants build the confidence and skills they need for a successful fresh start. With a strong background in life-skills coaching and employment readiness, she guides individuals through goal-setting, communication, workplace expectations, and the tools needed to navigate real-world challenges. Tasha’s supportive teaching style empowers each person to take the next step toward stability, independence, and long-term success.
Ms. Heather
Ms. Heather
Ms. Heather
Heather brings a unique and powerful perspective to reentry education, drawing on her years of experience as a wildlife biologist and fire safety expert managing controlled burns in both public and private forests. She uses the lessons learned in the field—about resilience, renewal, and navigating unpredictable conditions—to help individ
Heather brings a unique and powerful perspective to reentry education, drawing on her years of experience as a wildlife biologist and fire safety expert managing controlled burns in both public and private forests. She uses the lessons learned in the field—about resilience, renewal, and navigating unpredictable conditions—to help individuals prepare for the challenges of life after incarceration. Heather’s classes connect real-world science with practical life skills, showing participants how to rebuild steadily, adapt to change, and create new growth after difficult seasons.
Mr. Greg
Ms. Heather
Mr. Greg
Greg brings both lived experience and deep compassion to his role as a reentry coach. After spending more than 20 years in prison, he understands firsthand the challenges people face when rebuilding their lives—whether it’s finding stable employment, reconnecting with family, or navigating everyday responsibilities. Greg uses his journey
Greg brings both lived experience and deep compassion to his role as a reentry coach. After spending more than 20 years in prison, he understands firsthand the challenges people face when rebuilding their lives—whether it’s finding stable employment, reconnecting with family, or navigating everyday responsibilities. Greg uses his journey to inspire hope, provide practical guidance, and show that success after incarceration is possible. His support helps participants stay focused, build confidence, and move forward with purpose.