Stories
“It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you – always.”
~ Oprah Winfrey
Candid Conversation with PATHS Graduate Rashele Lomax
How long were you incarcerated? I did 9 years on an 11-year sentence for fraud. Tell us about your transition. I was released three and a half months ago and
Candid Conversation with PATHS Graduate Ashlee Liberty
How long were you incarcerated? I was incarcerated for 10 years. Tell us about your transition. The transition to my current life has been remarkably smooth. I am proud to
Candid Conversation with PATHS Graduate Jada Vickers
Televerde Foundations’ PATHS Reentry Program helps formerly incarcerated women thrive. Transitioning to a second chance in life can be a daunting journey, particularly for women who have been formerly incarcerated.
The Facts About Intergenerational Incarceration
Written by Sienna Walenciak, Televerde Foundation Volunteer and Contributing Writer The United States may make up only 4.2% of the world’s population, but American prisons house over 20% of the
Four Amazing Women Changed Forever by a Second Chance
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
Danna Tongate: What 15 years in prison taught me
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
I Owe My Career Success to Televerde’s Prison Work Program
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
I Worked for Televerde While Incarcerated and My Work Was Not Exploited
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
I Voted Today
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