In November of 2021, Chuck Baldwin’s life changed for the better. Six months before, retired business manager John Wiseman had visited his bank and talked with Chuck’s sister about Urbean Café. She told John about Chuck.
When Chuck came to stay with his sister that Thanksgiving, he met with John and was hired to work at Urbean Café before the holiday. He assumed the role of general manager upon John’s retirement.
Originally from Ohio, Chuck had relocated to South Carolina in 2001 to work for Federal Express. During his prison stay, he worked as a cook at the Criminal Justice Academy for three and a half years. Prior to that, he was a certified mechanic.
“This is more than a job to me, it’s a way to give back,” Chuck says. “I like making a positive impact, and this is a great way to do it.”