🌿 Wrongfully Convicted, 13 Years Lost, and a Fresh Start 🌱

Meet Jorge, one of SLA’s incredible pre-apprenticeship participants. After being wrongfully convicted and incarcerated for 13 years, Jorge is now courageously rebuilding his life with the support of SLA.

🎥 Click the link here to watch the video and hear Jorge’s powerful story in his own voice.

In this heartfelt video, Jorge opens up about his journey – the years he lost, the challenges he’s faced, and how SLA’s pre-apprenticeship program is helping him take his next steps toward a brighter future.

🛠 Through SLA’s program, Jorge is:
✅ Learning hands-on skills in tree planting, irrigation, and green space care
✅ Developing workforce readiness and career-building tools
✅ Taking steps toward joining a state-approved union apprenticeship

Why this matters: Our program doesn’t just plant trees – it plants opportunity. For participants like Jorge, it’s about reclaiming their futures, one step at a time.

🌟 Click the link here to see the full video. Witness Jorge’s strength, resilience, and hope as he shares his story in his own words.

👉 Let’s show Jorge the support he deserves! Like, comment, and share this post to amplify his voice and inspire others. Together, we can grow hope, opportunity, and change.

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