Stories
“It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you – always.”
~ Oprah Winfrey

Teresa Singer
“No matter how damaged you believe you are, you can burn that old image of yourself and rise from the ashes, be a phoenix and

Makenzie
“I have made the decision that generational incarceration stops with me. My kids do not have to live the life I did because I can

Dominique
“I am already setting an example for my children that change is possible and ensuring that addiction and incarceration do not continue with me or

Deshaevyon
“I am showing my daughter how to overcome and what it is to be a success even after all the struggles. “ This story is

Dawn Walker
“The most important thing to me at this point is that I show my kids and other mothers who are in prison that they don’t

Cassandra C.
“No matter how long you have traveled in the wrong direction, you always have the choice to turn around; so be where you are –

Yvette’s Story
My name is Yvette and I am a happily married 56-year-old with 3 kids and 5 grandchildren. My life was everything I could have ever

Regina’s Story
My name is Regina Cosgroves and with April being National Second Chances month, I wanted an opportunity to share with you what 2nd chances mean

Monique’s Story
My name is Monique Romero, and I would like to share my journey with Televerde Foundation’s Career PATHS Center. Keep in mind that throughout my