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Shark Tank-Inspired Program Helps Perryville Women Thrive

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Shark Tank-Inspired Program Helps Perryville Women Thrive Written by Natalie Medley, Marketing Generalist at Televerde Foundation | January 27, 2025 At Perryville Women’s Prison, preparing for life after incarceration takes a creative turn with a “Shark Tank”-style competition. As part of a six-month program, participants learn essential business skills, develop their own ideas, and pitch […]

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Hickman's Family Farms partners with Televerde Foundation

Televerde Foundation Partners with Hickman’s Family Farms to Support Reentry and Workforce Development for Incarcerated Individuals

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PHOENIX, Oct. 29, 2024 — Televerde Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides personal and professional development opportunities to women directly impacted by incarceration so they can attain meaningful and rewarding careers upon release, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Hickman’s Family Farms, Arizona’s only commercial egg producer since 1944. This partnership will provide skills, education, and

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Michelle Cirocco shaking hands with a Summer 2024 Televerde Foundation PATHS graduate

National Nonprofit Day: From Corporate Pressure to Nonprofit Passion

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By Michelle Cirocco Share As we celebrate National Nonprofit Day, I find myself reflecting on my own journey. Let me explain. When I first learned I’d be leading the Televerde Foundation, I was hesitant. Having spent decades in profit-driven roles—rising from inside sales rep to Chief Marketing Officer—I was accustomed to the relentless pace and

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Empowering the Justice Impacted: Transforming Lives and Communities

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Empowering the Justice Impacted: Transforming Lives and CommunitiesWritten by Veronica Bravo Share Preparations were underway at the Televerde Foundation Perryville PATHS Center to welcome the Arizona Department of Corrections –Adult Probation Services Division. This collaboration aimed to listen and explore innovative methods to support currently and formerly incarcerated individuals, uniting a diverse group of people

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Retiring the Stigma: My 26-Year Journey from Incarceration to C-Suite

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By: Dawn Coppens, head of Business Development, Televerde Foundation Reflecting on my 26-year journey with Televerde and Televerde Foundation, I am amazed by how society has evolved to embrace the concept of second chances. It’s nothing short of remarkable. My story begins on a pivotal day—May 10, 2001—when I graduated from the Televerde prison-to-workforce program

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Redefining Potential: How the Televerde Foundation is Changing Lives Behind Bars

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Redefining Potential: How the Televerde Foundation is Changing Lives Behind BarsWritten by Veronica Bravo Share It’s a warm summer day in Arizona, and there’s excitement as people gather in an uncommon place – Perryville Prison. As the guests arrived, an unmistakable sense of anticipation and celebration was in the air. Among the attendees were Chief

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PlanIT ROI Donates Laptops to Televerde Foundation to Empower Women Reentering Society

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Televerde Foundation Announces Second Annual Charity Golf Classic

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Michelle Cirocco on Arizona’s Family Good Morning America Share If you missed my recent interview on Arizona’s Family Good Morning Arizona, the replay just fell into my hands! It was a fabulous conversation. We talked about how Televerde and Televerde Foundation partner to champion better futures for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in Arizona, Indiana,

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Tee Off For Transformation: Our Televerde Foundation Charity Golf Classic Returns!

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Tee Off for Transformation: Our Televerde Foundation Charity Golf Classic Returns! Share Michelle Cirocco Golf lovers, philanthropists, and first-timers—grab your clubs because it’s time to swing for second chances at our second annual Televerde Foundation Charity Golf Classic! After last year’s roaring success, we’re gearing up for another round of fun, competition, and camaraderie at

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How Televerde Foundation Rebuilds Lives, Expands Horizons

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My View: How Televerde Foundation Rebuilds Lives, Expands Horizons Share PHOENIX (Apr. 23, 2024),  Michelle Cirocco – Contributing Writer There is no greater joy in my work than seeing the spark of hope ignite in the eyes of the women we serve. At Televerde Foundation, we witness this transformative power every day as we work

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