The register
Every entry names the document we read and the date we read it. Nobody paid to appear and there is no way to.
All61 Manufacturing22 Food service22 Warehouse and logistics21 Retail18 Construction and trades8 Transportation and CDL4 Office and administrative4 Staffing agencies4 Hospitality3 Healthcare support2 Facilities and janitorial1 Technology1
| Employer | Based in | Work | What we read |
|---|---|---|---|
Golden State FoodsIrvine, California-based processor and distributor of condiments, sauces, and meats for major quick-service restaurant chains, with facilities in several states. | Irvine, CA | ManufacturingFood serviceWarehouse and logistics | Not re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026 |
Goodwill Industries of Central IndianaCentral Indiana Goodwill nonprofit operating retail stores, warehouses, and education programs; hires people with criminal records and other barriers across its enterprises. | Indianapolis, IN | RetailWarehouse and logistics | Not re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026 |
Greyston BakeryYonkers, New York bakery that makes brownies for Ben & Jerry's and supplies food companies, with about 125 full-time jobs staffed through open hiring. | Yonkers, NY | ManufacturingFood service | VerifiedCompany statement, greyston.orgRead September 3, 2026 |
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles nonprofit network of social enterprises, including Homeboy Bakery, Homegirl Cafe, and retail merchandise, that trains and employs formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated people. | Los Angeles, CA | Food serviceRetail | VerifiedCompany statement, homeboyindustries.orgRead September 3, 2026 |
Hot Chicken TakeoverNashville-style fried chicken restaurants in Columbus, Ohio that deliberately hire people with criminal records and people in recovery. | Columbus, OH | Food service | VerifiedCompany statement, themarshallproject.orgRead September 3, 2026 |
I Have A BeanWheaton, Illinois coffeehouse that intentionally hires men and women returning from prison as part of its mission. | Wheaton, IL | Food serviceRetail | VerifiedJails to Jobs, Second Chance Employers NetworkRead September 3, 2026 |
Johns Hopkins MedicineMajor academic medical system based in Baltimore, employing tens of thousands in clinical and support roles across Maryland and the DC region. | Baltimore, MD | Healthcare supportOffice and administrative | VerifiedJails to Jobs, Second Chance Employers NetworkRead September 3, 2026 |
Kelly ServicesOne of the largest US staffing firms, placing workers in light industrial, office, and technical roles nationwide. | Troy, MI | Staffing agenciesOffice and administrativeStaffing agency | VerifiedJails to Jobs, Second Chance Employers NetworkRead September 3, 2026 |
Koch IndustriesPrivately held conglomerate active in refining, chemicals, manufacturing, and logistics, with about 60,000 US employees. | Wichita, KS | ManufacturingWarehouse and logistics | VerifiedNational Employment Law ProjectRead September 3, 2026 |
Lowe'sNational home-improvement retail chain with roughly 1,700 stores in the US. | Mooresville, NC | RetailConstruction and trades | VerifiedSecond Chance Business Coalition member listRead September 3, 2026 |
McDonald's USAThe largest US fast-food chain; most restaurants are independently owned franchises hiring locally. | Chicago, IL | Food serviceRetail | VerifiedSecond Chance Business Coalition member listRead September 3, 2026 |
MOD PizzaFast-casual pizza chain with more than 500 US locations; its MOD On program focuses on hiring people with criminal records and other barriers. | Seattle, WA | Food service | VerifiedCompany statement, modpizza.comRead September 3, 2026 |
Nehemiah ManufacturingCincinnati consumer-products and branding manufacturer with about 180 jobs; roughly 80 percent of its employees are second-chance hires. | Cincinnati, OH | Manufacturing | VerifiedCompany statement, greaterohio.orgRead September 3, 2026 |
Portland Bottling CompanyOregon beverage co-packer and bottler serving regional drink brands. | Portland, OR | ManufacturingWarehouse and logistics | Not re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026 |
R&R Head LabsDenver barbershop and social enterprise that trains and employs justice-impacted people as barbers and shop staff. | Denver, CO | Retail | VerifiedJails to Jobs, Second Chance Employers NetworkRead September 3, 2026 |
RecycleForceIndianapolis social enterprise that recycles electronics while providing paid transitional employment and job training to people returning from prison. | Indianapolis, IN | Warehouse and logistics | VerifiedJails to Jobs, Second Chance Employers NetworkRead September 3, 2026 |
Rhino FoodsBurlington, Vermont maker of cookie dough and filled-food ingredients for national brands, known for income-based hiring practices that include people with records. | Burlington, VT | ManufacturingFood service | VerifiedJails to Jobs, Second Chance Employers NetworkRead September 3, 2026 |
ShinolaDetroit manufacturer of watches, leather goods, and other consumer products with an assembly factory and retail stores. | Detroit, MI | ManufacturingRetail | Not re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026 |
Solar StatesPhiladelphia solar installer that runs workforce training and hires returning citizens and other local residents into installation crews. | Philadelphia, PA | Construction and trades | Not re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026 |
StarbucksThe largest US coffeehouse chain, with tens of thousands of company-operated and licensed stores. | Seattle, WA | Food serviceRetail | Not re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026 |
TargetNational general-merchandise retail chain with roughly 1,950 stores plus a large supply-chain network. | Minneapolis, MN | RetailWarehouse and logistics | VerifiedSecond Chance Business Coalition member listRead September 3, 2026 |
Tech DumpSaint Paul, Minnesota nonprofit electronics recycler providing paid job training and employment to adults with barriers to work, including criminal records. | Saint Paul, MN | Warehouse and logistics | Not re-confirmedFair Chance Business Pledge, 2016 White House archiveRead September 3, 2026 |
TeleverdePhoenix-based business-to-business sales and marketing company; roughly 70 percent of its workforce is made up of currently and formerly incarcerated women hired through contact centers inside US prisons and after release. | Phoenix, AZ | TechnologyOffice and administrative | VerifiedCompany statement, televerde.comRead September 3, 2026 |
The Home DepotThe largest US home improvement retailer, with more than 2,300 big-box stores and distribution centers across all 50 states. | Atlanta, GA | RetailConstruction and tradesWarehouse and logistics | VerifiedSecond Chance Business Coalition member listRead September 3, 2026 |
The Kroger Co.One of the largest US supermarket operators, with grocery stores, food-production plants, and distribution centers across most states. | Cincinnati, OH | RetailWarehouse and logistics | VerifiedSecond Chance Business Coalition member listRead September 3, 2026 |
Where the register reaches
Only states with an entry are listed. These are the places we can name an employer for, which is not the same as the only places those employers hire.
Ohio6California5Michigan5Minnesota4Indiana3Maryland3Oregon3Pennsylvania3Vermont3Washington3Arkansas2Arizona2District of Columbia2Georgia2Illinois2North Carolina2New York2Colorado1Florida1Iowa1Kansas1Kentucky1Nebraska1Rhode Island1Tennessee1Texas1
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