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

Jada’s Story
My name is Jada and I am the Business Development Representative for Televerde Foundation. I am a professional, a go-getter, a hard worker, a problem

Christina’s Story
My name is Christina and this is my second time incarcerated; I came to prison the first time when I was just 23, and unfortunately

Carole’s Story
My name is Carole Gold. Many years ago, I managed to lose my identity, my self-worth, and my confidence. I acted out in the worst

Breonna’s Story
My name is Breonna Bloomberg, and I came to prison lost and feeling like my life was ruined due to a misspent youth. I searched

Alyssa’s Story
My name is Alyssa Espinoza, and I have been employed with Televerde for three years now. If I had to think of a word that

Ashley’s Story
My name is Ashley. I am a daughter, a sister, a friend, and most importantly, a mother. When my son was five years old, I