In honor of #SecondChanceMonth, Arouet and invite you to #OnceUponASecondChance! Join us April 28th in celebrating the amazing #CinderellaStories of women like Kathy. You don’t want to miss this, get your tickets HERE: onceuponasecondchance.org
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Once Upon A Second Chance. APRIL 28th. Join and for a magical evening of celebration, food, fun and music 🎵 and celebrate 🎉 #secondchances. TICKETS: OnceUponASecondChance.org.
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"I came in the door not knowing who I was, having doubt and self-confidence issues. Now I believe in myself. I know I am worth it and I can do anything I put my mind to. "
Join us, let's celebrate the story of our amazing women. Stories of #secondchances that have made all the difference.
Learn more: lnkd.in/dV82jj-f
#womenempowerment #tvf
April is #secondchances month. Big thanks to our partners, Arouet for partnering with us to make this event possible. Learn more about how you can support our women and help reduce the recidivism rate.
#OnceUponASecondChance #tvf #womenempowerment
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"On the first day of Career PATHS class, Michelle Cirocco shared her story with us and planted a new seed in my mind. I gained hope that there is opportunity and a worthwhile life after prison. I do not have to lower my expectations for a fulfilling life after prison."
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Areas of training include in Customer Service, IT Computer Technician, and Sales Development Representative Track.
#secondchance
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There are 81,000 women released from prison each year. Through our Career PATHS initiative, we provide skill training to incarcerated women.
Download our first year full report below.
televerdefoundation.org/2021/06/first-
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As we celebrate women this month, join us to help increase economic opportunities for incarcerated women.
#secondchances
#InternationalWomensDay
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Did you know 80% of the women incarcerated in the US are mothers? At TVF, we strive to provide these women with opportunities to get back on their feet even before they are released.
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There is power in giving a second chance, and it is not about enabling; rather it is all about believing in the potential of someone who is sick with addiction and as a result, has made terrible choices.
televerdefoundation.org/2021/04/a-seco
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Did you know that half of the prison population today consists of young people?
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“The number one way to make it safe for a person returning home from incarceration is to give them the opportunity of employment.”
- centerforcommunitytransitions.org/second-chance-
#secondchancesmonth #MondayMotivation #fairchancehiring #workforcedevelopment
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This morning we filled 5 essentials gift bags with necessary supplies for women being released this month, thanks to a generous donation from #everydollarcounts #cvs #donations #reentry #goinghome #donate #secondchancesmonth #secondchance #TVFbts #TVFbehindthescenes
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If you're in a position to make hiring decisions, you're in a position to give applicants a fair shot at the job. #fairchancehiring #hiringwithheart #secondchancesmonth
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This is worth a scroll. When you see the numbers in the US in comparison to the rest of the world it's unbelievable. mkorostoff.github.io/incarceration-
A1 I am a formerly incarcerated person with 3 felony convictions, sentenced to 10 years in prison. I was told by a prosecutor that I had no hope for change. I am now a endocrinologist & professor at College of Med #SecondChanceMonth goo.gl/7DZCva
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Meet Amy, a sales professional inside Perryville prison. Amy shares how opportunity, a second chance, and ongoing personal and professional development are empowering her to break the reentry cycle and turn a dark past into a bright future. televerdefoundation.org/take-action/
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When it comes to incarceration and wrongful conviction, women face unique challenges both as directly impacted individuals and as the people who shoulder much of the financial and caretaking burden when loved ones are incarcerated. #cjreform
The digital divide is the difference between groups w/access to tech & the Internet and those without. We must ensure that instead of being barriers, tech & the Internet become enablers for ALL, including those w/a criminal past. #secondchances
Our PATHS reentry program helps women like Meghan “Prepare, Achieve and Transform for Healthy Success” so they can overcome societal barriers, improve their reentry experience, care for themselves and their families, and not return to prison. Learn more: lnkd.in/dtfFz7D
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Companies can help shape the world—not just their own operations—to be more inclusive through #DEI. Four insights on achieving this from L. Simone Washington, Director of our DEI offering: nuvi.me/193nfc
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“Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.”
#mondaymorning #mondaymotivation #mondaythoughts
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Police use of force against women quadrupled between 1999 and 2015, and 12m women per year face non-voluntary contact. When women are already at risk of being victimized by police, the solution to violence against women shouldn't be heightened policing.
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For people serving time in jail or prison, it may seem like punishment ends on the day of release. But in fact, thousands of restrictions dictate the terms of life after incarceration, too. #secondchances #cjreform #prisonreform
People with mentors perform better, advance in their careers faster, and experience more work-life satisfaction. This is why #mentorship a key component of our pre- and post- reentry progam.
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Over the next five years, 's leader plans to add ten new nonprofit restaurant markets. By offering job opportunities and culinary training, Chad Houser serves up much-needed hope to keep young people out of the cycle of incarceration.
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Everyone in Arizona age 16 and older is eligible to sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations at state-run sites starting today at 8 a.m.
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🎙️. #PODCAST | @morag_lucey shares why it’s so important for businesses to recruit and retain talent from ALL communities, including those that have been intentionally overlooked historically. #secondchances
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Celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth: “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” -- Marie Curie
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It’s official! We’re live. Announcing the Business Leaders Against the Death Penalty campaign with .
Visit BusinessAgainstDeathPenalty.org to get involved #BizVsDP
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“Having a mentor was that solid foundation, that grounding presence — a soundboard.” Free2Succeed, the ’s mentorship program, matches #incarcerated individuals about to be released with #mentors. bit.ly/3cfm8kY
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🎥 VIDEO | #ThrowbackThursday Before #COVID hit, Danna Tongate spoke with reporter about her personal journey and how has helped her find her worth as a woman, business professional, and mother. #secondchances #TBT
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‘It’s about removing barriers for opportunity,' says of , 'we have to make sure that when women enter the justice system, we are providing for their unique needs.'
#JusticeForAll #JusticeForWomen #CSW65
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