Second Chance Empowerment Foundation
Helping our community help themselves!
What is SCEF?
Making Change Possible
Founded in 2011, we are a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring the dignity and quality of life for people affected by socio-economic conflict by eliminating barriers to success through innovative education, entrepreneurial development, and community-driven aid. Guided by the aspirations of the people we serve, we pursue this mission with compassion, transparency, and generosity.

What We Do
Meaningful Work
Recognizing the enormity of the challenges our society faces, Second Chance Empowerment Foundation is dedicated to making a lasting impact through our campaigns and programs. While our efforts are driven by our organization’s singular focus, we spread a wide net by investing in a variety of progressive strategies. Learn more about our initiatives and get involved yourself.

Weathering the S.T.O.R.M.
"After many life challenges and traumatizing incidents (domestic violence, cancer, combat injuries, and many others), I eventually learned that life must go on.
Although the rain and storms never ceased in my life, I couldn’t remain parked under the bridge in a dry spot. Daily, I pulled forward and continue through the weather.
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So, this journal Weathering the S.T.O.R.M. (Surviving, Triumphing, Overcoming, Moving Forward), is just that. It’s a way to manage, maneuver, and cope with your life head on. You have joy and strength within you and I believe in your potential.
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This journal is designed as a tool for one to conduct self-assessments, set realistic goals, and produce life-transforming affirmations that will shape, sharpen, and provide you with a level of confidence vital to Weathering the S.T.O.R.M.’s that you may experience in your life." - Elizabeth Siplin, Author of Weathering the S.T.O.R.M.
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see”
Mark Twain