Second Mountain House

A transitional home where formerly incarcerated men continue their leadership journey and rebuild their lives with dignity, support, & purpose.

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 and transportation assistance is an option. 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. The only thing we ask is you "throw the rope" to the person behind you to help them as they continue their climb.