Our Mission

Our mission is to help the outcasts of society by giving them a second chance at life. We seek out the needy, homeless, addicted, and forgotten and provide them with basic resources and necessities. Most importantly, we show the love of Jesus to all.

2nd Chance Ministries was founded in 2003 by Jeanette Bradley. Since then, it has helped thousands of homeless, poor, prostitutes, and anyone who needed a second chance.

Jeanette herself was once a homeless, alcoholic, drug addicted prostitute and trafficked victim. Being a survivor of the street, she knows it's essential for victims to feel loved, accepted and receive intensive counseling and support in order to transform their lives. Jeanette's passion for and understanding of the forgotten inspires her to give back every day and be a voice for those who don't have one.

About the Founder

Jeanette Bradley

Urban missionary

Jeanette Bradley received an Associates Degree in Mental Health & Chemical Dependency and a CDCA License from Columbus State Community College in 2011. She has been a member of the Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition and the Attorney General’s Study Commission since 2007.

Jeanette is passionate and determined to be a living epistle of Proverbs 31:8-9, "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those who are perishing. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see they get justice."

Advocate & Abolitionist

Jeanette became an advocate and abolitionist for trafficked victims in 2007. She began her efforts by developing a street outreach for The Salvation Army, which helped prostitutes and trafficked victims on the streets. She was a volunteer and "CATCH Mom" at CATCH court, a special docket that helps prostitutes rebuild their lives.

Jeanette received a Commendation letter from the Ohio House of Representatives for her service on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 2012 and she testified at the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee regarding the passing of HB 262.

Awards & Recognition

Shine Your Light Award 2017 from Stories Behind Their Eyes
Ohio Liberator Survivor of the Year for 2016 (for her continuing fight against human trafficking)
Outstanding Service Award from Judge Paul Herbert
Outstanding Student Leader at Columbus State in 2010

Author & Speaker

Jeanette has been an effective national and international speaker since 2008, speaking at schools, universities, churches, the Ohio Statehouse, and other organizations, and has traveled around the United States and Eastern Europe to bring awareness.

Jeanette became an author in 2003 after writing her first book, I’m Still Standing. Her second book will be released later this year.

Speaking Engagements

Interested in having Jeanette speak at your event? She is available for speaking engagements at your school, church, business or nonprofit organization.

Please complete the form to schedule Jeanette as a guest speaker.

A Letter from Jeanette

Change and metamorphosis are the essence of life; just when the caterpillar thought life was over it became a beautiful butterfly! There would be no butterflies or salvation without change.

I have walked a mile in the shoes of almost everyone we serve. I was an addict, alcoholic, homeless, prostitute, survivor of trafficking and now thriver! My passion is to never give up on anyone, because Jesus never gave up on me.

I'm always looking for ways to bring the love of Christ to others. This is a passionate, committed outreach ministry that was born out of thankfulness for what God has done and compassion for those who need a second chance. Will you help me to help them in this labor of love?

Blessings,
Jeanette Bradley