Denver, CO–February 19, 2026–The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) celebrates the introduction of the Reentry Readiness Act (HB26-1256) –legislation that demands support and dignity for those returning home from incarceration.

Brittany Persichitte, who graduated from the Women's Bean Project and now works for the nonprofit, stands in the organization's production facility in Denver's Athmar Park neighborhod. Dec. 23, 2025.

"The work of empowerment and opportunity among underserved teens and young adults will continue."

DENVER — Marcus Weaver is using his own experiences and a crunchy, sour snack to help others make their lives a little better. 

Weaver is the executive director of Lower the Barrier and founder of People's Pickles, which he describes as a community-driven job training program that helps marginalized individuals, like people coming out of homelessness, prison or rehab.