Restoring Hope. Rebuilding Lives. Strengthening Families.
Everyone Deserves a Second Chance.
At Destined 4 Survival Inc. (D4S), we believe that a person’s past does not have to determine their future. We are dedicated to helping individuals and families impacted by incarceration rebuild their lives through reentry support, life skills development, mentoring, and meaningful community partnerships.
Our mission is to restore hope, strengthen families, and create pathways toward stability, opportunity, and lasting change.
Why Destined 4 Survival Is Needed
The Need Is Real. The Opportunity to Change Lives is Greater.
5.1 million
Children Affected by Parental Incarceration.
98,000
Missouri Children Affected by Parental Incarceration
Source: Annie E. Casey Foundation, A Shared Sentence (2016) based on 2011-2012 data
1.25 million
People in U.S. State and Federal Prisons (2023)
11,607
Missouri Youth Served Through Juvenile Court Diversion Programs (FY 2024)
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, Prisoners in 2023 – Statistical Tables (published 2025); Missouri Division of Youth Services, FY 2024 Annual Report p. 17
Behind Every Statistic is a Person. Behind Every Person is a Story.
At Destined 4 Survival Inc. (D4S), we believe that a person’s past does not have to determine their future. Through reentry support, youth mentoring, family strengthening, and community partnerships, we are committed to breaking cycles of incarceration, restoring hope, and creating pathways toward stability, opportunity, and lasting change.
Understanding the Challenges.
Homelessness in the United States
In 2023, approximately 653,100 people experienced homelessness on a single night in the United States, representing 12% increase from 2022.
Homelessness creates significant barriers to stability, employment, health, and successful community reintegration. For individuals returning from incarceration, access to safe housing and supportive services can be especially important.
At D4S, we recognize that stable housing is a critical part of rebuilding lives and strengthening families.
Recidivism Rate in the United States
Returning to society after incarceration can present significant challenges. According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, approximately 66% of prisoners released in 2008 across 24 states were arrested again within three years, and 82% were arrested within ten years.
These findings highlight the importance of providing individuals with meaningful support during their transition back into the community.
Destined 4 Survival Inc. (D4S) is committed to addressing barriers to successful reentry through life skills training, employment readiness, mentoring, housing referrals, and community partnerships.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, Recidivism of Prisoners Released in 24 States in 2008: A 10-Year Follow-Up Period (2008–2018).
Note: These findings reflect individuals released in 2008 and followed through 2018. They are not current national recidivism rates.
Matthew 25:34-36
Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’
The Heart Behind Our Mission
Help Us Turn Second Chances into New Beginnings
Every second chance begins with someone willing to make a difference. Your support helps Destined 4 Survival Inc. (D4S) build pathways to stability, opportunity, and lasting change for individuals and families impacted by incarceration.
Whether you choose to volunteer, become a community partner, or make a donation, you can be part of transforming lives and strengthening our communities.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
contact@destined4survival.org
Phone
(816)406-3696