Persevere Success Stories
What started with one man’s life changing experience, has grown to thousands of life changing experiences for hundreds of men and women in multiple states across the country. And we’re just getting started.
Faces of Persevere: Meet Alisa Smith
At Persevere, our greatest asset is our staff. Our team cares deeply about their work, our participants and is a wealth of knowledge. Plus they are pretty amazing humans as well. Meet the faces of Persevere.
Volunteer Spotlight: Emmanuel Agba
As you embark on your careers in software development, remember that the learning journey may not always be smooth, but consistency and adhering to a well-defined roadmap will undoubtedly lead you to success. Stay dedicated, keep learning, and embrace the challenges as opportunities for growth. With persistence, you’ll reach your goals.
Unlock Potential on Nashville Newschannel 5
America is currently home to more than 4 million youth aged 16-24 (which has increased after the pandemic) who aren’t in school or working. They are known as Opportunity Youth because of their potential value to our communities and economies. Young Black and Latino people are up to three-to-six times more likely to be disconnected than whites. Youth of color are far more likely to suffer adverse outcomes like poverty and incarceration, which increases for those that have experienced foster care, human trafficking, juvenile justice involvement, and parental incarceration.
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Robert Mickens
Volunteer Advice: Be flexible on your education and remain open to learning
Breaking the Cycle of Incarceration – Before It Begins
A 10-week program for at-risk youth not only unlocked Sam’s Club career opportunities for Jalyssa Zaragoza, but also her potential.
Axios Phoenix: This nonprofit is teaching Arizona prisoners how to code
Eight Arizonans received their full-stack web developer certification last week during a modest ceremony at Red Rock Correctional Center in Eloy, capped off with a cake baked in the prison’s kitchen.
CATEGORIES
Get Involved
We believe, and are committed to, communities and various stakeholders working together to form coalitions and create partnerships to bring education, housing, jobs, and mental health and substance abuse services to their respective areas. Too many people are affected by the criminal justice system, recidivism, and lack of access to critical resources and services. Too many of our minority populations have been drastically and disproportionately impacted.