DALLAS — As the holiday season approaches, one North Texas nonprofit is focusing on a group often overlooked during this time of year — people who are formerly incarcerated and working to rebuild their lives.

Unlocking Doors, a Dallas-based nonprofit, partners with local businesses to promote second-chance hiring and connect employers with ready-to-work candidates. Through partnerships with companies like FedEx Ground, the Trinity River Authority, and Ruthie’s Café, the organization helps create pathways for people re-entering society — and in turn, strengthens communities across North Texas.

“When somebody doesn’t get services within about two weeks to a month after transitioning, there’s a greater opportunity for them to go back,” said Christina Melton Crain, founder of Unlocking Doors

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