By Jade DeGood
KWCH
WICHITA, Kan. — Jose Huerta served nearly 15 years in prison. He’s now on parole and says he’s ready for a new life.
“Going in was difficult, thinking about what you got to go to going home, is even more difficult because you don’t know what to expect,” said Huerta. “Life itself is better now, I don’t want to go back to that lifestyle.
That’s where Jim Gardner comes in. Gardner is Huerta’s mentor, with the Mentoring 4 Success program. The two met nine months ago before Huerta was released from jail. Since then, Gardner has helped him find a place to live and gain skills needed in the work force.
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