Our Story

Founders Jeffery and Ashley Petress began international mission work after Haiti's earthquake in 2010 that left hundreds of thousands of families displaced and thousands of children were moved into institutionalized living. Both Jeffery and Ashley felt a strong prompting that God was calling them to live the rest of their lives committed to serving His people. The Lord clearly called two very ordinary people to carry out an extraordinary plan.

In the beginning, Jeffery and Ashley's experience centered around immediate relief and providing care for children in orphanages. Through the prayers that were spoken, wisdom that was gained, resources that were offered, and service that was sacrificed, Second Chance Global began to transition and focus efforts on self-sufficiency and empowerment.

God made it evident the specific purpose of this ministry. Both through their own personal experience and first-hand experiences on the international mission field, it was clear that generational issues can be broken free allowing us to step into our God-given potential. All around the world, there are people who possess unique abilities to combat the challenges they face. Second Chance Global was birthed out of the restoration and miracle working power the Lord can offer to people and we want to expand that power into one nation at a time.

Our Mission

Our mission is to end generational poverty through empowerment.

Our Vision

To maximize the development of each person to impact the world for Jesus.

What Makes Us Unique

Partnering With Local Leaders

People Focused

Empowering

Our Values

Faith

We place our hope in Jesus, rely on the Holy Spirit as our helper, and serve as instruments in God's ultimate plan. We walk with reckless faith, trusting Him to establish our steps.

Committed

We are relentlessly pursuing progress, investing in long-lasting change that will influence generations.

Empowerment

We are dedicated to empowering people to find their purpose, achieve their goals, and create a life of self-reliance. We believe in giving hand-ups and not hand-outs.

Impact Driven

We make decisions that lead to authentic, sustainable life changes, profoundly impacting the lives of those we serve.

Collaboration

We believe that if we listen hard enough, each culture can teach us how to reach them. We have the heart to partner with high-capacity leaders so that together, we can foster a mutual exchange of transformation.

Excellence

We strive to do everything with the highest standard, maximizing all resources and talents to glorify God.

Financials & Accountability

At Second Chance Global, we believe in transparency and sharing the impact of your generosity together! Our guarantee is to steward each dollar for maximum impact.

Annual Reports

2021

2022

2023

Statement of Faith

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At Second Chance Global, contributions are made with the understanding that, while we welcome and honor preferences expressed by our donors, all donations are subject to the full discretion and control of Second Chance Global. This allows us to allocate resources where they are most needed to further our mission, ensuring we can respond to changing needs and opportunities. Donations preferring specific projects or programs will be used to support those efforts whenever possible, but we retain the right to reallocate funds to achieve our broader mission objectives.

Our Approach

Haiti

• Port au Prince - Hope Medical Center
• Pierre Payen - Redemption Retreat
• Cap Haitian - House of Hope

We Break Cycles of Poverty

Providing reunification to broken families

Providing access to clean water

Providing access to quality medical care

Offering emergency relief as necessary

Providing locally led programs for discipleship

Providing 24/7 care
for the most
vulnerable children

Offering restorative
care such as social
workers and mental
health support

Create Sustainable Change

Providing teacher salaries, books, uniforms, classroom supplies, and a daily hot meal for students in school

Walking alongside young adults to properly transition them into society and independent living

Providing locally led programs for discipleship and social development to all ages

Offering trade courses and income opportunities to parents without a
skill or job

We believe God’s equipped us with a global mindset and powerful vision. After over 10 years in Haiti, we expanded into the Dominican Republic and continue exploring to launch change worldwide.Through our holistic approach in Haiti we are breaking cycles of poverty spiritually, mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally. Each year we touch hundreds of thousands of lives through our approach so that each is maximizing their individual potential to impact the world for Jesus.

Dominican Republic

• Puerto Plata - Community Center

We Break Cycles of Poverty

Providing access to clean water

Providing access to quality medical care

Providing locally led programs for discipleship

Making pregnancy, geriatric, etc. care available as needed

Create Sustainable Change

Providing locally led
programs for discipleship
and social development
to all ages

Offering trade
courses and income
opportunities to parents
without a skill or job

We believe God’s equipped us with a global mindset and powerful vision. After many years of relationship, research, and self-sustaining efforts in partnership with high capacity local leaders in the Dominican Republic, we are exploring to launch change worldwide.