Help someone build a second chance
A job. A place to come home to. A chance to provide for family. Your gift helps people across Tampa Bay take those next steps.
Rebuilding Lives. Restoring Hope.
Rehabilitation of the Heart helps youth and adults across Tampa Bay prepare for work, build practical skills, and connect with resources for employability. We pair workforce development with prerelease preparation, reentry planning, mentorship, and community connections that help people move toward stability.
Explore our workforce programs
ROTH Technical Institute — hands-on trade training and industry-recognized credentials.
Second Chance Skills Institute — workforce readiness and reentry planning before release.
Four Pathways — career readiness, mentorship, and trade exposure for youth referred through the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
What a second chance can look like
Participants in our prerelease program have found jobs and secured housing after returning to their communities. A paycheck and a place to call home give people more room to plan ahead and provide for their families.
Housing
Secure, affordable housing through partnerships ensures participants have a stable foundation for personal and professional growth.
Mental Health
Personalized mental health services and case management help participants overcome stress, trauma, and build long-term resilience.
Workforce Development
Training programs equip participants with trade skills and certifications, creating pathways to sustainable careers and addressing labor gaps.
Employability Resources
We connect participants with career preparation, employer networks, and community resources to help them pursue meaningful work and greater independence.
Who We Support
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Justice Involved
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Homeless Individuals
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At-Risk Youth
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Low-Income Families
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