I went to the Voices for a Second Chance, a service center for returning citizens, the other day. I was trying to get my social security card, ID and birth certificate. I was also trying to get my food stamps turned on. Life has been especially hard nowadays. I haven’t had a job for about two years. And I really want to work.
In the past, I used to do construction work. I did things like general labor, demolition and work with power tools. I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty, and I would love an opportunity to do janitorial work as well.
In about a week, I’ll have my ID which means I should be able to get right back to work. I’m just thankful that Voices for a Second Chance has been helping me with straightening out my paperwork.
Voice for a Second Chance also gave me a phone number to a transportation service that would help me get around the city. This service is provided by the Mayor’s Office of Returning Citizens Affairs.
They told me that all you have to do is call them and they will pick you up and take you where you need to go. This is the nicest thing anyone has done for me. It really helps me take care of all the things I need to do around the city, while I look for a job.
