Second Mountain House

A place to land. A place to lead.

Second Mountain House is a transitional home in South Kansas City for men coming out of incarceration—many of whom began their leadership journey through the Global Leadership Academy (GLA).

It’s more than a safe place to sleep. It’s a launchpad. With four bedrooms, shared living spaces, and all utilities included. The home is walkable to stores, jobs, and services. Residents continue their growth, support one another, and stay connected to the recovery and leadership communities that helped shape them.

More Than a Place to Sleep

Thanks to a partnership with Flourish Furnishings, each resident gets to choose their own furniture, housewares, bedding, lamps, towels, wall art, and kitchen supplies—creating a space that feels like home from day one. Our volunteers help move it all in, and when it’s time for residents to move into a place of their own, they take it all with them.

Inside the house, there’s a leadership library, shared meals, and a community built on encouragement, accountability, and growth. Residents support one another by sharing hard-won knowledge—helping new arrivals open bank accounts, get IDs, show up for parole meetings, land jobs, and navigate life in a world that’s often moved on without them.

Service is part of the rhythm here. Every resident “throws the rope back” to help the next person climb.

Support That Sticks

Residents of Second Mountain House also receive:

  • Job training and employment support

  • Microloans for transportation

  • Financial mentoring

  • Refurbished computers + digital skills training

  • Access to a leadership library and ongoing GLA connection

All while staying connected to the deep work of personal leadership that began through the Global Leadership Academy.

Help Us Say “Welcome Home”

Most people leave prison with almost nothing—maybe a donated outfit and a $5 cash card. For $200, you can help us change that by funding a Welcome Kit.

Each kit includes:

  • Release-day clothing

  • A tool kit

  • First aid kit

  • Hygiene essentials

  • Pantry staples to get through the first week

It’s dignity in a duffel bag. Help someone start strong.