Televerde Foundation

06/04/2026

Meet Teresa Prieto. She's been part of our program at Perryville prison for the last six months, and this month she walks out ready to start fresh.

Teresa's story is one of so many women who just needed a real chance. KJZZ Phoenix covered what that looks like and why it matters. Read the full story 👇

https://www.kjzz.org/kjzz-news/2026-06-03/incarcerated-women-have-unique-needs-more-programs-are-helping-them-navigate-life-after-release

We're so grateful to all our partners, especially Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU, and the Arizona Department of Corrections, who help us show up for women like Teresa every single day. 🩵

Women are a small but growing segment of the state’s prison population, and their needs are distinct. Yet, many of the programs designed to prepare them for release were primarily tailored for men.There are efforts in Arizona aimed at giving incarcerated women a real second chance.

06/02/2026

A second chance can change everything.

It can mean a mother reunited with her children. A woman earning her first professional credential. A family finding stability after years of uncertainty. A future that once felt impossible becoming reality.

At Televerde Foundation, we see these transformations every day. We also know they only happen because people choose to believe in the potential of women determined to rewrite their stories.

Right now, your support can have an even greater impact.

A generous donor has challenged us to raise $100,000 by June 30 and will match it with up to $400,000.

That means every dollar you give works four times harder to help women access education, workforce development, mentorship, and reentry support.
This opportunity ends June 30.

Will you help us unlock every matching dollar and create more second chances?
💙 Donate today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/match--2026

For more information about our work or how to get involved, visit our website www.televerdefoundation.org or call 480-771-6670.

Televerde Foundation is an Arizona Qualified Charitable Organization. EIN: 85-0535332.

05/26/2026

Success is built through consistency, determination, and believing in what’s possible.

Today, we’re celebrating Courtney Sutton for earning her Bachelor of Science in Human Services Business Management from DeVry University. 🎓

Courtney’s commitment to her education and personal growth reflects the power of perseverance and the impact of continuing to move forward — one step at a time.

We are proud to celebrate this incredible milestone and excited for all that lies ahead in her journey.

Congratulations, Courtney!

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We hold space for the families, loved ones, and communities who continue to carry their legacy forward.

❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

Behind every statistic is a mother fighting for a new beginning.

A child hoping for stability.
A family learning how to heal.
A future being rewritten.

Swipe through to see how support, education, and second chances are transforming lives and families.

This work is about more than programs.
It’s about possibility.

💙 Explore the impact in our 2025 Impact Report. https://www.televerdefoundation.org/our-impact/ -df_12250/3/

Thank you to the partners, supporters, and community helping make second chances possible every day.

05/21/2026

This is one of the most powerful moments in Televerde Foundation history — and we don't want you to miss it.

A generous donor has issued a challenge: raise $100,000 by June 30th, and they will match up to $400,000.

That means your gift today could be worth four times as much. A $25 donation becomes $100. A $100 donation becomes $400. Every dollar working harder for the women who need it most.

These are women rebuilding their lives, reconnecting with their families, and stepping into careers they once believed were out of reach. Your support — amplified by this match — helps make that possible.

But this opportunity disappears at the end of June.

Help us unlock every matching dollar https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/match--2026

05/21/2026

Even after rebuilding a successful career, many formerly incarcerated individuals continue facing barriers long after release.

Alicia Rasta shares her story which highlights the lasting impact of collateral consequences and the ways stigma can continue to limit opportunity, mobility, and belonging years after incarceration.

At Televerde Foundation, we believe rehabilitation should mean more than surviving a sentence. It should include the opportunity to fully participate in society and move forward without permanent barriers tied to the past.

In a feature originally published by The Observer, we reflect on Alicia’s story and the broader conversation around second chances, rehabilitation, and what true reintegration should look like.

Read the full story here: https://www.televerdefoundation.org/the-sentence-ended-the-barriers-didnt/

05/20/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Michelle Cirocco, CEO of Televerde Foundation, for being featured in AZ Business Magazine!

As part of the publication’s “Age of Leadership” section, Michelle was recognized for her work advancing second chances, workforce development, and opportunities for incarcerated women returning to their communities.

Through her leadership, Michelle continues helping redefine what opportunity, equity, and transformation can look like for women impacted by incarceration.

Thank you to AZ Business Magazine for the recognition and feature!

Read more: https://azbigmedia.com/publication/azbusiness/

05/19/2026

Graduate Success Story ✨

Jessica Sheckles continues to create her own success story.

Since returning to her community, Jessica has shown incredible resilience while overcoming obstacles and continuing to move forward.

In 2025, she earned her vocational certificate in Business Management, and this year she is graduating from Ivy Tech Community College with her Associate’s degree in Business Management.

We are proud to celebrate all she continues to accomplish.