Written by Sienna Walenciak, Televerde Foundation Volunteer and Contributing Writer The goal of Second Chance Month is to raise awareness and improve perceptions of people with a criminal record, encourage second-chance opportunities, and drive momentum for policy change throughout the country. We hope the stories shared by these women open more eyes to the incredible […]
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New Center Will Empower Incarcerated Women to Successfully Transition from Prison to Today’s Workforce PHOENIX, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Televerde Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides personal and professional development opportunities to currently and formerly incarcerated women so they can attain meaningful and rewarding careers upon release, officially announced the grand opening of the second Career PATHS and
Redesigned website elevates the power of storytelling with a sleek new design that takes visitors on a journey from incarceration to reentry. PHOENIX, AZ – April 2023 – Televerde Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides personal and professional development opportunities to currently and formerly incarcerated women so they can attain meaningful and rewarding careers
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PHOENIX, AZ – April 2023 – Televerde Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides personal and professional development opportunities to women impacted by incarceration so they can attain meaningful and rewarding careers upon release, is pleased to announce that Bertus Cilliers, CEO and advisor for Bloomrock Partners, and Denisha Tate-McAlister, founder and CEO of Denisha Tate &
Televerde Foundation conducts in-person workshops the second Saturday of each month. We encourage all alumni, mentors, and mentees to join the fun. Stay tuned for more details on upcoming workshops and community events. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to get the most up to date information about events, job postings and other available
My extraordinary colleague Danna Tongate is taking on a new role as Demand Gen Manager and getting ready to turn over the page on a new chapter in both her personal and professional life. After reflecting on her journey so far, Danna came up with three important lessons she’s learned about succeeding in business which
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One of our amazing Televerde graduates, Lorena Fortuna, writes about her experience in a recent blog. Lorena explains the lasting impact that the Televerde program has had on her life and career, and why she chooses to give back by mentoring other women and staying involved with the Televerde Foundation. Click here to read blog
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Check out this blog from my incredible colleague, Loreal Blackwell. She writes about her journey with Televerde, and how she is building a thriving #sales career from a second-chance opportunity while she was incarcerated. #secondchancehiring #sales #inclusion Click here to read blog
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I voted today! Perhaps that doesn’t seem significant to you, but for me, it was incredibly significant! This is the first time I was able to exercise my constitutional right since Ross Perot was running for President. Some of you may be wondering why? Well, it was not for lack of desire! Unfortunately, incarceration doesn’t
“The best way to leave a legacy is to create one. I am leading by example and showing my children how to live a better life while successfully breaking the cycle of generational incarceration. “ My story, like so many other incarcerated women, started when I was just a child watching the ones I love
