No Struggle No Success, NSNS Youth & Adult Reentry

Sold OUT Tickets for Second Chance Cocktail Ceremony

20 SpotLight of Thriving Returning Citizens ages 19-65. Women, Men and Young Adults

4 Business Owners on Showcase, by Marcia Williams " Uncle T wife

Special Guest Speaker from Chris Wilson Foundation

Powerful Masters of Ceremonies statewide resources Dawna Cobb

Acknowledgements to Second Chance Employers and Vocational Education

Peace Team
Living Classrooms
We Our U.S.
Pivot
Turn Around Tuesday....

Excited to have a front row seat to Storytelling of Reentry

Dont be last minute

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📢 Professional Training Day: Financial Literacy & Empowerment 💼💰

Today’s session is all about leveling up our knowledge in filing taxes, credit changes in today’s world, and practical tools for aligning income vs. debt — and that’s just the beginning!

We’re diving into the core foundations of financial literacy and exploring the full range of services available to support both personal and business financial development.

Let’s give a warm welcome to Mr. Bernard, who’s joining us to lead this powerful presentation focused on building financial independence and long-term success. 💡👏

NSNS CommunityEmpowerment

Did we discuss the importance of following rules? YESSSSS.
Because your freedom and your success depend on it.

We talked about:
✔️ Following rules and supervision requirements
✔️ Creating and maintaining a supportive network
✔️ Asking for help when you need it
✔️ Reporting changes so resources can stay aligned with your goals

Accountability is not punishment — it is protection. It protects your freedom, your progress, and your future.

A special thank you to our entrepreneurial experts who poured into our community — sharing knowledge on contracts, business certifications, procurement opportunities, and problem-solving through purpose-driven company ideas and mindset. Access to opportunity changes outcomes.

Grateful for the continued partnership with R.I.D.E. Program — you never fail us. Thank you, Ms. Frisby, for your consistency and commitment.

Thank you to Maryland Department of General Services for breaking down the importance of understanding state systems and the various levels of access to long-term sustainability. And thank you, Sean Stinnett, for helping our participants see how preparation meets opportunity.

We do this together. Freedom requires responsibility. Success requires structure. And community makes it sustainable.

✨ Today 11AM – 1PM | Join Us! ✨

You don’t want to miss what’s in store!

🔹 Restorative Justice Conversation
Let’s talk about growth, accountability, and healing.

💬 What’s your pet peeve?
😊 What made you smile this week?
💡 Do you remember that you are responsible for your reentry success by utilizing all program and community resources available to you?

We’re building real dialogue and real solutions.

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💼 Business & Economic Empowerment Session
✔️ How to become a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
✔️ How to access procurement opportunities with the State
✔️ Business basics — tools you need to grow and develop your ideas
✔️ Positioning yourself for contracts and sustainability

This is about ownership, opportunity, and leveling up.

🔥 Come ready to learn.
🔥 Come ready to grow.
🔥 Come ready to connect.

Today. 11AM – 1PM. Join us.

Reentry work cannot be done alone.

No Struggle No Success Inc is a full-service reentry program — and to truly provide quality services, we must stay connected. Collaboration gives our justice-impacted participants MORE options, MORE opportunities, and REAL second chances.

If we think we can do this reentry work alone, we’re already limiting impact.

Huge shoutout to Avery and the entire team at Mayor’s Office of Employment Development at the Eastside Career Center 👏🏾 for:

✔️ Hosting mock interviews
✔️ Assisting with resume development
✔️ Providing honest, constructive feedback
✔️ Supporting one of our participants who received SIX job offers

After being let go two weeks into employment due to record inaccuracies (reflecting his offense as if it occurred at release instead of 27 years ago), he didn’t give up. With his CDL earned through NsNs vocational training and continued advocacy, MOED helped connect him to an employer willing to see the man — not just the paperwork.

Prayers and praises 🙏🏾 We can’t wait until it’s official!

This is what collaboration looks like.
This is what second chances require.
This is how we build a reentry-friendly recovery workplace.

Thank you MOED for your partnership. Together we are changing narratives. 💙💚

Happy Friday,

We are excited to share that our Founder & Executive Director has been officially nominated and selected as a finalist for the Black History Champion & Unsung Hero Recognition by Mark Conway and the Fourth District team, in acknowledgment of her service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our community.

🗳️ Voting is now open and will close on February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
If you are willing, we would truly appreciate your consideration and support by casting a vote.

👉 Vote here:
www.conway4baltimore.com

You are also invited to attend the award ceremony on February 20th. We hope to see you there and thank you for continuing to support a women-led, community-based organization making impact every day.

With gratitude,
No Struggle No Success Inc. 💙💚