MEET OUR DREAM TEAM

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Juan Sewell

Jaynee' (Dolly) Benavidez

Jaynee' (Dolly) Benavidez

FOUNDER &

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

NATIONAL, USA

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Jaynee' (Dolly) Benavidez

Jaynee' (Dolly) Benavidez

Jaynee' (Dolly) Benavidez

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT 

NATIONAL, USA

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Evan Erickson

Jaynee' (Dolly) Benavidez

Dr. Andrew Watley

CHIEF TRAINING OFFICER

NATIONAL, USA

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Dr. Andrew Watley

Dr. Andrew Watley

DIRECTOR OF MENTAL HEATH & WELLNESS

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR - "FUTURE ROOTS"

NATIONAL

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DOMINIQUE SPIGUT

 DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE &

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR - "FUTURE ROOTS"

TUCSON, AZ

Donte Quinn

BOARD TREASURER & PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR "SAY YES" TO SECOND CHANCES

CHICAGO, IL

Narkist Thomas

Laverne Delaney, MBA–PNPM, MA Ed.

Laverne Delaney, MBA–PNPM, MA Ed.

BOARD SECRETARY & PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR "SAY YES" TO SECOND CHANCES 

CHICAGO, IL

Laverne Delaney, MBA–PNPM, MA Ed.

Laverne Delaney, MBA–PNPM, MA Ed.

Laverne Delaney, MBA–PNPM, MA Ed.

 CHIEF SPIRITUAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR

NATIONAL, USA

Chief Eric Armstrong

Laverne Delaney, MBA–PNPM, MA Ed.

Chief Eric Armstrong

 SENIOR ADVISOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNITY VIOLENCE PREVENTION

CHICAGO, IL

SONIA ORDAZ

BWASHENA WITHERSPOON

Chief Eric Armstrong

CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

TUCSON, AZ

Donte Winston

BWASHENA WITHERSPOON

BWASHENA WITHERSPOON

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & WORKFORCE INITIATIVES

CHICAGO, IL

BWASHENA WITHERSPOON

BWASHENA WITHERSPOON

BWASHENA WITHERSPOON

CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

CHICAGO, IL 

About Us

JOIN OUR TEAM

 

Be part of a passionate and purpose-driven team dedicated to creating real change in our communities. We are always looking to connect with individuals who share our commitment to service, community empowerment, and sustainable solutions. Whether you are a professional, mentor, advocate, community leader, or someone with a heart for helping others, there is a place for you on our team.

Different backgrounds. Shared passion. A stronger tomorrow — together.

"Say Yes" & "Bet On Me" Joining The Dream Team

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Your contribution HELPS provide justice, reunification, and community support—funding services for individuals and families rebuilding their lives and supporting second chances for those who NEED it most.

Thank you for saying yes to second chances. Your donation is creating real opportunities—helping restore justice, reunite families, and strengthen our community. 

ABOUT OUR MISSION

Sewell Point Mission 2026

Sewell Point: 2026 Strategic Goals

Sewell Point: 2026 Strategic Goals

 

Sewell Point is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families from disproportionately impacted communities by providing comprehensive, trauma-informed support services. Through programs including record expungement and sealing, housing assistance, food distribution, youth development (artist and athletic pathways), and mental health–centered family support, Sewell Point works to remove systemic barriers, restore dignity, and create pathways to long-term stability, independence, and opportunity.

Present-Day Impact Areas:

• Reentry justice & legal relief

• Housing and basic needs security

• Youth development & violence prevention

• Mental health–centered family services

• Workforce and independence pathways










Signature Initiative

 Say Yes to Second Chances™

A holistic reentry and justice-restoration initiative providing expungement services, legal access, workforce pathways, and family reunification support—designed to restore dignity, opportunity, and stability.

Sewell Point: 2026 Strategic Goals

Sewell Point: 2026 Strategic Goals

Sewell Point: 2026 Strategic Goals

 

In 2026, Sewell Point is committed to advancing three core goals that strengthen families, restore dignity, and create lasting opportunity: Unification & Reunification, focus on reunifying families separated by the war on drugs, incarceration, and systemic failures, including reconnecting children lost within the foster care system. Mental Health Awareness & Support. Address unmet mental health needs by identifying individuals who are unaware they are struggling, while also supporting those who suffer in silence through compassionate access to care and resources. Second Chances Through Expungement Say “yes” to second chances by helping men and women expunge or seal their records, removing barriers to gainful employment and long-term stability.










Our 2026 Commitment

Sewell Point’s goal is to ensure our programs provide a smooth, supportive transition for those we serve—leading to measurable success, restored hope, and an improved quality of life for individuals, families, and the broader community.

-Founder Juan Sewell

Sewell Point Services

Sewell Point: 2026 Strategic Goals

Sewell Point Services

 

Justice Reform & Second Chances

  • Record Expungement & Sealing Assistance
    Free and low-cost support to clear eligible criminal records, remove legal barriers, and restore access to employment, housing, and education.
  • Legal Navigation & Court Support
    Guidance through court processes, document preparation, referrals to partnered attorneys, and accompaniment for justice-impacted individuals.


Family Reunification & Stabilization

  • Reunification Support Services
    Assistance for parents working toward regaining custody or rebuilding relationships with their children after incarceration or system involvement.
  • Parent Advocacy & Case Coordination
    Support navigating child welfare systems, compliance requirements, and reunification plans with dignity and accountability.


Workforce & Economic Empowerment

  • Workforce Readiness & Job Placement Support
    Resume building, interview preparation, job readiness coaching, and direct referrals to second-chance employers.
  • Vocational Training & Certification Pathways
    Access to skills training, industry certifications, and education partnerships that lead to sustainable employment.


Community-Based Healing & Prevention

  • Violence Interruption & Community Stabilization
    Prevention-focused programs that address root causes of harm through mentorship, mediation, and community engagement.
  • Youth Development & Mentorship
    Support for at-risk youth through leadership development, life skills training, and positive role models.


Wraparound & Supportive Services

  • Case Management & Resource Navigation
    Individualized support connecting participants to housing, mental health resources, transportation, education, and social services.
  • Peer Support & Lived-Experience Mentorship
    Guidance from individuals who have successfully navigated reentry, fostering trust, accountability, and hope.


Advocacy, Education & Systems Change

  • Justice Reform Education & Public Awareness
    Community workshops, public forums, and educational campaigns focused on second chances and systemic reform.
  • Policy Advocacy & Community Voice Elevation
    Amplifying lived experience in policy discussions to drive long-term change at the local and state level.




REAL STORIES

 Behind every story is a person, a purpose, and a journey worth sharing.

Through the real experiences of the individuals, families, and communities we serve, we highlight the power of resilience, compassion, unity, and second chances.

These are more than stories—they are voices of hope, moments of transformation, and living reminders that together, we can create lasting change.

Our Partners

Our Partners & Sponsors