Making the Most of a Second Chance

Send us Fan Mail Jorgie Brown was released in May, 2025 after five years in prison. She was lucky enough to find stable housing and wrap-around services with Arise Collective, one of the few programs in North Carolina that provides transitional housing for women. (see our 3-part series on Arise Collective which aired 12/03/25 - 01/08/26) Fourteen months later, Jorgie is thriving. She's living on her own, finishing up her bachelor's degree and working a job that allows her t...