Resident Stories

OTIS FRAZIER
“I thought, “If I want to improve my life, I better start acting like Jesus.”
Sentenced to life in prison, Otis Frazier praises God every day that he was released after 22 years. He has seen it all and been through it all, but that doesn’t detract from the selflessness he gives to FreshStart Visions where he serves as transportation coordinator, and drives the other residents to their places of employment as well as medical and other appointments.
Regarded as a gentle and kind soul, Otis is greatly loved by everyone – residents, volunteers and staff alike – at FreshStart Visions. His immediate family are deceased, so Otis views the people at FreshStart as his family. A survivor of cancer, his dream is to stay and grow with FreshStart for as long as he lives.
Give Today and Help a Man Build His Tomorrow
Upon release from prison, ex-offenders like Otis have nothing but the clothes on their backs and a bus ticket. FreshStart Visions makes sure all of their basic needs are met so that every man is ready to enter the workforce as soon as possible.
Won’t you help today? Your contributions of dollars and volunteer time can help ex-offenders return to society and become productive, law-abiding, tax-paying citizens. Just click our Get Involved or Donate tab to make a difference.

KELVIN GREEN
“Kelvin’s enthusiasm and joy for life puts a smile on everybody’s face.”
Kelvin was convicted of armed robbery and served a 10-year sentence in prison. He was accepted into the FreshStart Vision program on the day of his release and within three weeks was already showing consistent organizational skills and constant respect for others.
Kelvin is currently working for a landscaping company with the goal of developing his own business.
He also hopes to begin speaking at schools and juvenile detention centers telling his story with the hope of influencing youth in a positive direction and away from poor choices.
Give Today and Help a Man Build His Tomorrow
Upon release from prison, ex-offenders like Kelvin have nothing but the clothes on their backs and a bus ticket. FreshStart Visions makes sure all of their basic needs are met so that every man is ready to enter the workforce as soon as possible.
Won’t you help today? Your contributions of dollars and volunteer time are empowering FreshStart’s residents to look beyond the challenges of transitioning from prison into communities and become productive, law-abiding, tax-paying citizens. Click our Get Involved or Donate tab and make a difference.
