December 2, 2025 Holiday Postcards to Incarcerated Students Six years ago, The Last Mile started a tradition of handwriting and sending holiday cards to every student enrolled in our nationwide programs. This initiative was created to strengthen the connection between The Last Mile and our students. We understand the emotional challenges of incarceration during the holiday season and wanted to remind our students […] Read Article
September 3, 2025 Celebrating Success: The Last Mile Graduation Ceremony at Rhode Island’s John J. Moran Medium Security Facility Ten students graduated from The Last Mile (TLM) web development program at North Dakota State Penitentiary. The cohort spent the last year acquiring technology skills, including web development, coding, and software engineering, to prepare them for high-demand jobs upon returning to North Dakota communities. Read Article
July 18, 2025 Celebrating Success: Graduation of the Coding Program at North Dakota State Penitentiary Ten students graduated from The Last Mile (TLM) web development program at North Dakota State Penitentiary. The cohort spent the last year acquiring technology skills, including web development, coding, and software engineering, to prepare them for high-demand jobs upon returning to North Dakota communities. Read Article
December 9, 2024 Holiday Postcard Writing As we count down the final days of 2024, we here at The Last Mile reflects on all the work and the students we partner with who drive our work. “Five years ago, The Last Mile began a heartfelt tradition of having our staff handwrite and send postcards to every student enrolled in our nationwide […] Read Article
May 31, 2024 AAPI Heritage Month and Justice Reform: An Interview with TLM’s Johnson Thieu May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the collective identity and diversity of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). But this month is more than just a celebration—it’s an acknowledgment of the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of the AAPI community. And for many, like those who have been justice-impacted, […] Read Article
May 21, 2024 A Second Chance: One woman’s journey from prison to working for the Pacers By: Jessica Gruenling, WRTV INDIANAPOLIS — Each morning, Billie Edison drives to work at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. “I pull into the parking lot and I still get emotional,” said Edison. It’s a route she’s taken for almost nine months now for her job with the Indiana Pacers. “I cannot believe I’m coming to work for this organization,” […] Read Article
April 23, 2024 Billie’s Fair Chance: From Prison to Working at the Indiana Pacers Billie’s incredible journey from prison to a job at the Pacers. Read Article
April 17, 2024 Empowering Entrepreneurs: The Last Mile in partnership with Empower by GoDaddy Learn how Empower by GoDaddy is helping TLM alum reach their entrepreneurship goals. Read Article
April 17, 2024 Strengthening Community Bonds: A Journey of Discovery and Connection TLM’s Community Ambassador Program hosts a talk with Kathy Hankes. Read Article
April 17, 2024 Understanding Fair Chance Employment: A Strategic Approach to Talent Acquisition Learn how fair chance employment can positively impact your workplace. Read Article