Stories
“It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you – always.”
~ Oprah Winfrey
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jada
“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
Sam S.
“I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A CHAMPION OF THE UNDERDOG … I WOULD LIKE TO THINK I AM A PRIME EXAMPLE OF AN EPIC ‘COMEBACK’ STORY.”
Ryan E.
“I HEARD ABOUT TELEVERDE AND SAW ITS IMPACT ON THE WOMEN WHO WORKED THERE; THEY CARRIED THEMSELVES WITH A SENSE OF PRIDE AND CONFIDENCE– I