An Upstate organization that helps men and women coming out of prison is working to rebuild but is facing some roadblocks.

A fire broke out at a Greenville nonprofit Wednesday evening, according to Deputy Chief Shane Walters, with Parker Fire Department.

According to Walters, no one was inside and there were no injuries.

Founder, Jerry Blassingame said he’s happy no one was hurt but is at a loss for words…

Soteria Community Development Corporation held a drop-in event Tuesday to educate the community on its re-entry program to help people transition back into society after incarceration where local and state state representatives declared April as 2nd Chance Month.

Upstate re-entry program to open new women's facility. Soteria plans to open a transitional house for women in April.

It’s a fresh start for an Upstate neighborhood and its jobless community. A program that hires former felons to deconstruct condemned homes kicked off Tuesday.

GreenStart Decon has several goals – to create jobs, save energy and rebuild communities.