Lamont Ingram: I Refuse To Give Up
JACKSON, Tenn. — Second Chance Developmental Treatment Center houses men who just got out of prison. Now as temperatures drop to dangerous levels founder Lamont Ingram says the house is opening its doors to anyone in need, even though they’re short on resources. “We’re gonna provide them if they need to take a shower, if they need food, we’re gonna offer that to them, we’re gonna give it to them, we’re gonna give them that hope that they are missing,” Ingram said. Ingram, who once lived on the streets himself, says his mother Shirley Ingram and the Faith Tabernacle Church keep the ministry going; providing meals and financial stability out of their own pockets. “We’re just gonna do everything we can to help who we can no matter if we have the room or not,” Ingram said. “I can see this organization even getting hotel rooms for those that don’t have it.” Marcus Cole, direct care supervisor, says the ministry even provides Thanksgiving dinner and volunteer work for the holidays. “Our clients are pretty much homeless themselves but we can also show that we can give back in the process of being rehabilitated at the same time,” Cole said. Staff members say the shelter desperately needs a van for travel, food and clothes for the residents. “This gives me a way to get back into the community rather than be released from prison straight into the cold,” resident Phillip Waits said. “I was able to come here and work my way back out there.” To find out how you can help the Second Chance Developmental Treatment Center, call 731-300-0781 or email secondchance731@gmail.com
