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Celebrating Community & Second Chances: Honoring Patsy Gardner at the 2026 MLK Icon Awards
January 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
by Zach Highfield
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A Champion for Second Chances

Learn more about A Second Chance Resource Center

Founded to support justice-involved individuals, their families, and those struggling with substance use, A Second Chance Resource Center (ASCRC) provides wraparound services designed to help participants reintegrate into society with confidence, dignity, and direction. Programs include:

  • Transitional housing and support services
  • Job readiness and employment assistance
  • Mentoring and community engagement
  • Youth development and family support
    ASCRC’s holistic approach — centered on dignity, discipline, and love — creates pathways for long-term success, reducing stigma and recidivism while strengthening families and neighborhoods.

Patsy Gardner’s decades of service and leadership have helped countless individuals find purpose and stability after incarceration or crisis. Her work is transforming lives and building stronger community connections every day.

Positive Vibes & Community Impact

We are proud to share that all proceeds from this event will benefit Positive Vibes Ronjanae Smith Inc. — a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and families, raising awareness about gun violence, and offering critical support services throughout North Charleston.

Positive Vibes Ronjanae Smith Inc. was established in memory of Ronjanae Smith, lost to gun violence, and has grown into a beacon of hope through mentorship, community outreach, job support, and educational initiatives that uplift our neighbors and foster safer environments for all.

🎟️ Join Us & Make a Difference

We invite you to celebrate Patsy Gardner’s impact and support these vital community efforts. Tickets are now on sale, and every dollar raised goes directly to Positive Vibes Ronjanae Smith Inc. to fuel its mission and expand its reach.

👉 Grab your tickets and spread the word:
🎫 Get Your Ticket Now!

Whether you attend, share the link with friends, or make a donation, your support amplifies hope and helps build stronger futures for individuals and families right here in our community.

Thank you for standing with us as we celebrate resilience, compassion, and the power of second chances. Let’s honor those who give back and continue to uplift one another, just as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. envisioned.

-Lantern Residences