Jump Start, a prison rehabilitation program in Spartanburg, is looking to expand to Greenville. About 50 inmates are currently in the program. They have to complete a year-long discipleship program while still in prison to help them overcome emotional and mental obstacles before they’re released.
The goal of the program is to limit the recidivism rate and focuses on helping the inmates re-enter society, live in a supportive environment, and gain employment. Grace Church has “jump started” Jump Start’s expansion plans with a $100,000 donation, which it hopes will help expand Jump Start’s capacity here in Greenville.
