Motivate Businesses to Hire People with Criminal Backgrounds

The Issue

Dave’s Killer Bread is built on a deep belief that everyone is capable of greatness. What began as one man's journey has turned into so much more.

We’re committed to Second Chance employment, the practice of hiring people with criminal backgrounds, because we’ve seen the transformative power first-hand. One in three of our more than 300 employees has a criminal background. Currently, the U.S. has the highest population of incarcerated individuals in the world — one in four Americans has a criminal background.

Do you believe in second chances? Join us and share your pledge. Our goal is to gather 10,000 signatures to help demonstrate the consumer support for more businesses to hire people with criminal backgrounds.

Take the pledge, then download the badge and post on your social media to show your support. #secondchances

Find out more about Second Chance employment at Dave's Killer Bread.

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Dave's Killer BreadPetition Starter15 years in prison. That’s a tough way to find yourself. Dave Dahl realized he was in the wrong game and knew he had more to offer. His brother, Glenn, saw a change in him and gave Dave a second chance by welcoming him back to the family bakery. Dave set out to make a loaf like no other – the most nutritious, organic whole grain bread – and the result is what he called “killer” bread. Dave’s Killer Bread is built on the belief that everyone is capable of greatness. What began as one man’s journey has turned into so much more. Today, one third of our employees at our Oregon bakery has a criminal background, and we have witnessed first-hand how stable employment sparks personal transformation.
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The Issue

Dave’s Killer Bread is built on a deep belief that everyone is capable of greatness. What began as one man's journey has turned into so much more.

We’re committed to Second Chance employment, the practice of hiring people with criminal backgrounds, because we’ve seen the transformative power first-hand. One in three of our more than 300 employees has a criminal background. Currently, the U.S. has the highest population of incarcerated individuals in the world — one in four Americans has a criminal background.

Do you believe in second chances? Join us and share your pledge. Our goal is to gather 10,000 signatures to help demonstrate the consumer support for more businesses to hire people with criminal backgrounds.

Take the pledge, then download the badge and post on your social media to show your support. #secondchances

Find out more about Second Chance employment at Dave's Killer Bread.

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Dave's Killer BreadPetition Starter15 years in prison. That’s a tough way to find yourself. Dave Dahl realized he was in the wrong game and knew he had more to offer. His brother, Glenn, saw a change in him and gave Dave a second chance by welcoming him back to the family bakery. Dave set out to make a loaf like no other – the most nutritious, organic whole grain bread – and the result is what he called “killer” bread. Dave’s Killer Bread is built on the belief that everyone is capable of greatness. What began as one man’s journey has turned into so much more. Today, one third of our employees at our Oregon bakery has a criminal background, and we have witnessed first-hand how stable employment sparks personal transformation.
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Petition created on July 28, 2015