A Second Chance: Why Your Gift Matters
We're not big on fundraising asks, but what we are big on, is people. Real incarcerated people using Edovo to grow, learn, and rebuild their lives every day. When we ask for support, it’s because your dollars go directly toward dignity, education, and real second chances. As we kick-off our end-of-year campaign, gifts of $50 or more will receive a personal thank-you message from one of our learners, a reminder of the lives your generosity touches. Learn more below!
At Edovo, we believe that every person deserves the chance to learn, grow, and prepare for a brighter future, no matter where they are today. Education behind bars isn’t just about textbooks or skills training. It’s about dignity. It’s about second chances. And it’s about unlocking the potential in people who are working hard to change their lives.
This year, our Year-End Campaign invites you to be part of that journey in a very special way. When you donate $50 or more, you’ll not only open doors to education for incarcerated learners across the country, you’ll also receive something powerful in return: a personal message from an Edovo learner whose life you’ve impacted.
Why It Matters
Across the U.S., more than one million incarcerated people use Edovo to prepare for life beyond incarceration. They’re studying for GEDs, learning trades, building digital literacy, improving mental health, and practicing life skills that will help them reconnect with their families and communities.
But here’s the truth: none of this is possible without supporters like you. Your gift fuels the courses, content, and tools that incarcerated learners depend on to build hope for their futures.
Stories That Inspire
Sometimes the most powerful proof comes directly from those who’ve lived it.
Jo, incarcerated for 41 years and serving a life sentence, is using a tablet for the first time and finding materials on Edovo to develop her sense of personal value.
Thomas, incarcerated for 13 years, encourages others to use their time to better themselves, while finding the time to work on his future.
Joel, incarcerated for 12 years, has been inspired by formerly incarcerated success stories on Edovo and is working to become that success story himself.
Marlen, incarcerated for the first time, is finding that coming to jail was a blessing in disguise for her, helping her push more for her kids.
These are not just stories. They are testaments to the resilience of people who refuse to be defined by their past and who are determined to build better futures.
Stay tuned through the end of the year as we release these learners' video stories each week!
Donate and Be Inspired
- Donate: Make a one-time gift of $50 or more.
- Connect: Your donation funds educational, vocational, and rehabilitative programs for learners.
- Hear Your Impact: To start 2026, you’ll receive a personalized message from an Edovo learner sharing, in their own words, how your support is helping them.
Why Your Gift Is Different
Most donations end with a receipt. Ours end with a story, one that connects you directly with a life you’ve helped change. Your generosity doesn’t just provide access to education. It builds confidence. It restores dignity. It breaks cycles. And it creates real second chances.
This season, make a gift that matters. A gift you can see, hear, and feel.
👉 Donate Now and Hear Your Impact
Together, we can create brighter futures and stronger communities, one learner, one story, and one second chance at a time.