
The Story Behind Our Quilt Project
The Quilt Project began in early 2004 by Peggy Chandler, the mother of Truth Be Told founder Carol Waid. Carol interviewed her mom and asked
The Quilt Project began in early 2004 by Peggy Chandler, the mother of Truth Be Told founder Carol Waid. Carol interviewed her mom and asked
In an interview with Spectrum News, executive director Jocelyn De La Rosa explains what Truth Be Told is doing to help women in Texas prisons.
Rutanya has been actively involved with Truth Be Told in one role or another for a long time. She connects with our graduates and is never afraid to advocate for what she believes in.
“I have worked hard since my release to get back on track and stay on track. I am looking forward to celebrating my success.”
Sara is celebrating nearly 7 years of being released. When she was released she promised herself she would never return to prison.
Zerri’s enthusiasm is contagious as she recounts how her life has shifted since she began doing trauma healing work.
Michelle is quickly approaching the one year mark of her release. She continues to make a daily choice to continue doing the work to live her most authentic life.
April was released in April 2020. She is embracing her newfound voice by telling her story to empower other women.
“The people in the prisons are just people like you and I, who just happened to have made a bad choice, mostly because of their own past traumas.”
Lainey grew up in prison. Literally. Grew. Up. 30 years behind bars.
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