The first 24-48 hours after release from prison is the most critical time for someone transitioning from the penal system back into their community. COVID-19 created new challenges for those working to bridge the gap from incarceration to the community, and Voices for a Second Chance (VSC) has worked diligently for more than a year to help address those new needs. Their COVID response work moves toward more equitable and humane approaches to providing support and second chances for justice-involved DC residents.