Columbus conference makes way for second chances

Hundreds of Ohioans are getting a fresh start thanks to the National Returning Citizen Conference that gets underway in Columbus on Thursday.

It’s an opportunity for people who used to be incarcerated to share their stories and find support as they reenter society.

The Center for Employment Opportunities in Columbus is among those programs taking part in the conference.

The organization helps former inmates not only find employment but also give back through city cleanup projects.