Our Impact

Before I started Take2, I had no hope of a positive future for myself. The last few years leading up to my imprisonment was a downward spiral of failure and disappointment. My incarceration was the end of that spiral and I couldn't see a positive life for myself anymore. Since then, Take2 has turned my life around and has helped me build real meaningful changes in myself and lifestyle. Take2 has developed qualities in myself that I never knew I had in me and supports me through every step of my journey. Take2 really feels like a second chance at life and has been a healing experience for me. I feel happy, confident and can see a bright and better future for myself and my family.

There is something deeply spiritual about our class, maybe it's the diversity of heritage and faith or the self-imposed tikanga we hold ourselves and each other accountable to. Maybe it's the kindness of strangers from all walks of life, genuinely willing to sit down and help us. Whatever it is, you can't deny the sincerity and mana of everyone involved with Take2.

Remember the floppy disc? well that was the last time I had used a computer. I knew absolutely nothing about coding or computers. Take2 has taught me in a way that suits me. I like to learn by seeing things get done, or by watching videos, or I need to see examples or the answers first. [Take2] provided me with all of that and I work at my own pace. Repetition is the key for me, The more I was able to do something, the easier it became.