‘Bringing two worlds together’: Inmates receive Christmas cheer through volunteer effort
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From Incarceration to Innovator: Persevere Graduate Vincent M. Gordon Delemos Joins Vant4ge as Junior Developer
Crawfordville, FL, August 27, 2025 — In a state where recidivism remains a persistent challenge, Vincent M. Gordon Delemos represents a different outcome: two months after his release from Wakulla Correctional Institution, he’s working as
persevere-admin September 2, 2025
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Breaking the Cycle: How Persevere’s Two-Generation Approach Reduces Recidivism to Under 3%
Every year, more than 640,000 people are released from U.S. prisons. For many, the return home is just another battle in their war with consequences. […]
persevere-admin June 25, 2025
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Breaking Cycles. Building Leaders. Celebrating Our Remarkable Woman of the Year. ?
At Persevere, we believe that second chances don’t just change lives—they shape leaders who go on to uplift others. And today, we are thrilled to celebrate one of those leaders: Stacey Books, our incredible Director of Programs, who was just named Nexstar’s 2025 Remarkable Woman of the Year!
WREG News April 3, 2025
Coding
Persevere In the News: New program called ‘Persevere’ gives Mass. inmates critical computer coding skills
GARDNER, Mass. — Inside the barbed wire walls of NCCI Gardner, a small group of inmates is taking advantage of a new initiative that could change their lives
It’s called “Persevere,” and it’s teaching web-building skills to inmates like Alejandro Queiroz-Santana.
Boston 25 News January 17, 2025
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Persevere in the News: Inagural Graduation at Wakaulla Correctional in Florida
WCI in Florida hosted a ceremony for the first graduating class of the Persevere Program at the facility, handing inmates a diploma and a second chance at a better life.
WCTV News Florida December 16, 2024
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2nd Opportunity Podcast: Jason Doty’s Redemption Story
In this powerful episode of The Path Forward Podcast™, Augie sits down with Jason Doty to explore his incredible journey from a troubled childhood and a life of crime to finding hope and redemption.
2nd Opportunity Podcast September 3, 2024
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Tech for Good: Transforming Lives of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals with Talia Klutch
In today’s episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast, Nicole is joined by Talia Klutch, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Persevere, a not-for-profit focused on resources and opportunities for people looking to attain technology careers post-involvement with the justice system.
Elevate Your Career Podcast July 23, 2024
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From Prison to Princeton
A mom of three who spent more than three years in prison is now spending her summer completing an internship at an Ivy League school.
Good Morning America July 22, 2024