Persevere

Persevere is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2012, with the slogan "Real Hope. Valuable Skills. Meaningful Opportunity." The organization is based in the United States and aims to end mass incarceration through its mission to empower justice-involved individuals and those at risk for justice involvement. Persevere focuses on helping these individuals succeed as productive members of society by equipping them with the necessary skills for employment in the technology industry, either as employees or entrepreneurs, and assisting them in finding jobs in this field.

The latest investment in Persevere amounted to $15.40 million and was in the form of a grant, with the funding received from the US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration. This investment, received on 22 August 2022, reflects the recognition and support that Persevere is gaining for its efforts in facilitating the reintegration of justice-involved individuals into the workforce and society, ultimately contributing to the reduction of mass incarceration.