Cafe owner previously sentenced to life provides jobs, second chances - WACH.com

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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — This is the scene during the breakfast and lunch rush Monday through Friday at the Sunrise Cafe in Downtown Columbia.

Head cook Benjamin Bennett says he enjoys the atmosphere.

"It's awesome I stay in transitions and I'm just getting home from prison. They offered me a job, so they are definitely giving back to the community so it's awesome I am a prospect of what they're trying to do," said Bennett.

Like Bennett, owner Johnny Davis also experienced his share of hardship, that is what inspired him to open up the Sunrise Cafe.

"Someone helped me when I was strung out on drugs and back and forth to prison someone tried to help me," said Davis.

According to Davis he was sentenced to life in prison on drug charges.

After serving 15 years, he was granted clemency by former President Barack Obama.

Davis says he saw that as a sign and is using that second chance to give back.

"The half way house, transitions, Oliver gospel mission, these are some really good guys, look I'm not here to judge you I'm here to try to help you," said Davis.

Bennett says with the holidays approaching he is happy to be able to provide for his children.

"I have kids and its awesome to be working especially around the holidays," said Bennett.

"The holidays make me feel good but making someone feel wanted and that someone believes in them makes me feel better," said Davis.

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