1 Love Legacy is a nonprofit dedicated to spreading love, faith, and second chances. We focus on helping people rediscover purpose, no matter their past, and breaking down misconceptions about faith, love, and redemption.

Our mission is to create spaces and opportunities for people to experience real transformation. This includes mentoring, community events, rehabilitation support, and eventually, an entertainment center where people can come together, grow, and find support.

We believe real change happens when people feel safe, supported, and connected. Our entertainment/recreation center will be a hub for positivity— offering fun, education, and community resources— all while showing people that love and second chances are real!

We will help anyone looking for a fresh start. Whether it’s people coming out of incarceration, struggling with their past, or just seeking a stronger sense of purpose, we’re here to remind them that their story isn’t over.

We are founded on the belief in God’s love and the power of redemption. However, 1 Love Legacy welcomes everyone, regardless of their beliefs. Our goal is to demonstrate love in action, not just words. Too often a typical “church” makes people feel on edge or unwelcome. We will hold Christian beliefs, but we believe that LOVE is universal and not just for Christians.

We’d love for you to be a part of this movement! You can support us by volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the message of love and second chances. As we grow, there will be even more ways to get involved.

We don’t just want to “help” people— we want to change how the world sees love, faith, and redemption. Our approach isn’t about charity; it’s about empowerment. We’re also unafraid to challenge misconceptions, whether about faith, past mistakes, or what real success looks like.

Right now, we’re working on fundraising efforts, grants, and partnerships with people who believe in what we’re doing. The gaol is to raise $20 million to build our entertainment center in Des Moines and create lasting impact. We have future goals of building in Iowa City and the Quad Cities.

Your donations go directly toward our mission of raising $20 million to build a nonprofit recreation center in Des Moines. This center will be a 24/7 safe escape for those who feel forgotten—offering a place where they will never truly be alone.

In addition to the rec center, your support helps us:

Reach out to prisoners, offering them hope, guidance, and resources for true rehabilitation.

Support the elderly, who are often overlooked, by creating a community where they feel valued and cared for.

Every dollar brings us closer to making this vision a reality. Thank you for being a part of 1 Love Legacy!

No! While we focus on giving second chances, our mission is for everyone. Whether you’ve made mistakes or just need a fresh perspective on life, you belong here.

The big goal right now is raising the $20 million to launch the entertainment center. But beyond that, we’re growing a movement- one that proves love, faith, and redemption can transform lives.

Change isn’t about words— it’s about actions. My life is dedicated to proving that love faith, and purpose can transform anyone. Everything I’m building with 1 Love Legacy is a direct reflection of that change. I don’t expect people to take my word for it; I invite them to see it for themselves.

I’ve made mistakes in my past, and I’ve taken responsibility for them and served my sentence. But my past doesn’t define me— it fuels me. I’ve used those experiences to grow, to help others avoid the same mistakes, and to show that redemption is real. 1 Love Legacy is bguilt on the idea that people can truly change when given the right support and purpose. While I regret the past mistakes I’ve made, I wouldn’t change my past, as it has allowed to become the person I am today. It also allowed me to meet Nic, who I wouldn’t be able to do any of this without!

Absolutely! Some of the most powerful voices for change come from people who have lived through struggle and transformation. Nic is living proof that redemption is possible. He’s already changing lives by leading Bible studies, mentoring others, and standing firm in his faith. He believes his time in jail is part of a bigger purpose, and 1 Love Legacy is a way to continue that mission.

If anything, my past makes this mission even more real. People can see the transformation firsthand. The world doesn’t need more perfect people— it needs real people who have been through the fire and come out stronger. I know what it’s like to need a second chance, and that’s why I’m committed to giving others the same opportunity.

Trust is earned, not given. I don’t expect blind trust— I expect to prove myself through my actions. Look at what we’re building, the lives we’re impacting, and the message we’re spreading. That’s where trust comes from.

I understand why people have doubts, and they have every right to question things. But I also believe that everyone has a past. There difference is what we do with it. I choose to use mine to inspire, uplift, and bring real change.

Not at all. My past isn’t something I hide from— it’s something I acknowledge and use to fuel my purpose. 1 Love Legacy isn’t about escaping the past; it’s about transforming the future.