PHOENIX, April 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Televerde Foundation, a
non-profit organization dedicated to empowering incarcerated and
formerly incarcerated women through personal and professional
development programs, is pleased to announce the release of its
2023 Impact Report. This report details the economic and social
impacts of 2023, illustrating the foundation's enduring dedication
to empowering individuals and creating pathways to success.
Key highlights from the report include maintaining a 0%
recidivism rate, a 96% employment rate among program graduates, and
a 98% salary increase compared to pre-incarceration wages. "Our
2023 Impact Report goes beyond numbers and is a testament to the
power of hope, resilience, and the profound belief that everyone
deserves a chance to redefine their future," said Televerde
Foundation Executive Director Michelle
Cirocco. "At Televerde Foundation, we're setting the
stage for a lifetime of success and empowerment for each individual
we touch."
Participants in Televerde Foundation programs have achieved
promotions, improved their credit scores, resolved debts, attained
academic credentials, reunited with family, and secured stable
housing and transportation. These milestones reflect the tangible
outcomes of the foundation's support leading up to and following
reentry.
In addition to individual successes, Televerde Foundation opened
new workforce development centers in Indiana and Arizona and welcomed 12 new employment
partners. These milestones further equip participants with
essential skills and certifications and pave the way for
sustainable career growth and long-term success.
"We are incredibly proud of the impact we made in 2023, thanks
to the support of our donors, volunteers, and dedicated staff,"
said Cirocco. "Together, we have transformed lives and created
pathways to success for hundreds of women across Arizona and Indiana. As we celebrate our achievements, we
remain committed to empowering individuals and fostering inclusive
opportunities for all," she added.
To learn more about Televerde Foundation's impact and continuing
work to create pathways for justice-involved women, read the full
2023 Televerde Foundation Impact Report.
About Televerde Foundation
Televerde Foundation is committed to providing currently and
formerly incarcerated women with the personal and professional
training, education, and development programs necessary for
successful reintegration into society. By empowering women with
skills, confidence, and support, the Foundation aims to break the
cycle of poverty and incarceration, foster positive role models,
and contribute to building stronger communities. To learn more or
get involved, visit www.televerdefoundation.org.
Media Contact
Dawn
Coppens, Televerde Foundation
dawn.coppens@televerde.com
480-771-6670
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