1 in 3 Americans has a criminal record. It’s time we stop acting like they don’t deserve a future.
Our mission
Restoring Virtue is about creating opportunity, seeing the human behind the record, and enacting permanent change.
We are a nonprofit dedicated to investing, SharkTank-style, in the entrepreneurial dreams of people with criminal records. We provide seed funding, mentorship, and advocacy—because no one's past should define their future.
We roll 100% of profits into more justice impacted individuals. We also set aside funds to abolish the most egregious American laws.
Invest In Founders
We give second chances to people ready to build something real—supplying startup capital and business support.
Fight Stigma
We advocate for fair policies that empower, not forever punish.
Build Community
We provide a home for the everyday people who love justice-impacted individuals.
91% of employers run background checks—but less than 15% are willing to hire someone with a felony.
Change lives. Influence justice. Shape our future.
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A $100 donation makes you a Premium Member. Premium Members vote on which businesses we fund and which legal battles we fight next. Top members submit and review proposals on behalf of justice-impacted individuals.
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Your voice drives change.
Your support builds futures.
Advocacy
Is Action
We’re changing the narrative around post-incarceration living, one voice, one step, one life at a time.
We designate a portion of donations, returned profits, and membership fees to stand up against the overcriminalization of Americans.
Formerly incarcerated people who find a job within the first year are 2x less likely to be re-arrested.
Help Us Fund Second Chances
Every dollar moves us closer to launching businesses owned by justice-impacted people—and to achieving full 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.​ Whether it's $5 or $500, you’re helping us build something powerful.​​
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Unlike most nonprofits, this is essentially a one-time ask. Once we’re up and running, our model becomes self-sustaining through returns from the businesses we help build.
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Your donation isn’t just a gift—it’s an investment in a future where second chances lead to lasting change. Together, we create what’s possible.
Donate today.
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Second Chance, First Step is our campaign to raise the critical startup funds needed to officially launch Restoring Virtue. Help us turn second chances into lasting change.
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Justice-impacted individuals are 10x more likely to experience homelessness.