LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The HOPE for Prisoners organization held its February Graduation Ceremony on Friday at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters, celebrating transformation, redemption, and second chances for program participants.
During the ceremony, 50 men and women were honored for completing the HOPE for Prisoners reentry program. Each graduate was recognized for their efforts to overcome adversity, restore family relationships, and build a future focused on responsibility and opportunity.
The event was hosted by Jon D. Ponder, founder and CEO of HOPE for Prisoners, and featured several community and civic leaders as special guests. Among those in attendance were U.S. Rep. Susie Lee of Nevada’s 3rd District, Salt Church Lead Pastor Vernon Fox, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Capt. Chris Valdez and Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Jennifer Schwartz…