PHOENIX, June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Televerde Foundation, a
501c3 organization that provides personal and professional
development opportunities to women impacted by incarceration so
they can attain meaningful and rewarding careers upon release,
today announced a generous donation from PlanITROI, a leading
strategic partner and provider of ITAD asset value recovery
services and reverse logistics solutions. The donation comprises
350 laptops annually from the Digital Dreams Project ("DDP"),
PlanITROI's 501c3, which will be allocated to graduates of
Televerde Foundation's PATHS (Prepare, Achieve, and Transform for
Healthy Success) program as they reintegrate into society.
Michelle Cirocco,
executive director of Televerde Foundation, emphasized the impact
of this donation, "This partnership with PlanITROI & DDP
dramatically enhances our ability to equip our PATHS graduates with
the tools they need to succeed. These laptops are more than just
pieces of technology. They are keys to unlocking potential, opening
doors to education, employment, and empowerment."
In today's digital world, technology is a bridge to opportunity.
A study by the Prison Policy Institute highlights the
financial disparities faced by incarcerated individuals, noting a
median annual income significantly lower than that of their
non-incarcerated counterparts. In a society where computer literacy
is nearly as fundamental as literacy itself, access to technology
can dramatically alter the prospects of those exiting the prison
system.
The Televerde Foundation PATHS program is designed to address
these critical gaps. It equips women in prison with the skills and
certifications necessary to thrive in technologically driven
environments. Upon completion, graduates receive support as they
transition back into the community, including continued education
and job placement assistance. PlanITROI & DDP's annual donation
of 350 laptops enhances these efforts, providing essential tools
that empower women to successfully reintegrate into society and
pursue meaningful careers.
"At PlanITROI, we are committed to creating positive social
impact through our services. We believe in the power of giving
back, and our collaboration with Televerde Foundation, facilitated
through our Digital Dreams Project, is a perfect example of how
recycled technology can drive change and offer new beginnings,"
said Paul Baum, CEO & Founder of
PlanITROI in 2001. The Digital Dreams Project is dedicated to
creating a more digitally inclusive world where all families and
children are empowered to unlock access to their education, achieve
their full potential, and dream without limitations.
This partnership is expected to significantly boost the
employability of women reentering society, as they will have the
vital resources needed to "earn and learn" immediately upon
reentry. Through such collaborations, Televerde Foundation
continues to demonstrate its commitment to transforming lives and
strengthening communities.
For more information about Televerde Foundation and its PATHS
program, visit https://www.televerdefoundation.org/.
About Televerde Foundation
Televerde Foundation's
mission is to provide currently and formerly incarcerated women
with the personal and professional development programs necessary
to successfully join and advance in the global workforce. Our
approach inspires creativity, imagination, self-confidence, and
social skills while addressing issues that cause recidivism. We
enable women to break the generational cycle of poverty and
incarceration by becoming positive role models to change the lives
of future generations and build stronger communities. Learn more:
https://www.televerdefoundation.org/.
About PlanITROI
PlanITROI is a leading provider of
secure, purpose-driven IT lifecycle management solutions,
delivering complete end-to-end ITAD asset value recovery services
and reverse logistics solutions, data security, and real-time
transparent reporting and analytics. A long-term, trusted partner
to leading corporations, educational institutions, device OEMs, and
non-profit organizations, PlanITROI leverages the circular economy
to bring affordable technology to lower-income families, students,
and businesses, bridging the digital divide so they can learn and
earn. PlanITROI's 100% data secure approach helps organizations
achieve critical Environmental Social Governance (ESG) &
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals while recovering the
highest possible value for their assets. For more information,
please visit www.planitroi.com.
About Digital Dreams Project
The Digital Dreams
Project, powered by PlanITROI, is the cornerstone of our mission to
bridge the digital divide. Since 2011, we have provided affordable
access by delivering over 600,000 devices in our effort to close
the digital divide. In shaping a more digitally inclusive world, we
transform retired, returned, and idle IT devices into recertified,
affordable technology solutions for the digitally underserved.
Through a circular economy approach and collaborative efforts, we
amplify the impact of these restored devices. Our goal is to
empower underserved communities and drive transformative change,
building a more equitable world for families who grapple with
limited access to vital technology resources. We stand firm in our
belief that every individual, regardless of their background,
should have an equal chance to harness technology's potential and
thrive in the digital era.
Kellie Walenciak
kellie.walenciak@televerde.com
908-377-9968
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