Vericool Supports President’s State of the Union Commitment to Fight Prison Recidivism

Vericool is dedicated to offering former inmates job opportunities
and career development through company’s ‘second chance’ program

LIVERMORE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vericool Founder and CEO Darrell Jobe today issued the following
statement after President Trump in his State of the Union remarks said,
“This year we will embark on reforming our prisons to help former
inmates who have served their time get a second chance.”

Vericool, makers of Vericoolers, the world’s first line of
high-performance, low-cost, recyclable and compostable cold chain
packaging, has a ‘second chance’ program in place—to help former inmates
who have served their time get a second chance at a good life. Vericool
President and CEO Darrell Jobe's statement is as follows:

“Growing up in a rough neighborhood and not always making the best
choices, I know first-hand how negative societal influences—violence, a
broken home, drugs, and abuse—can prompt criminal behavior and lead to
incarceration. The time spent in prison reflecting on the mistakes made
creates a dream to forge a better life. That dream is shattered once the
formerly incarcerated individual receives their 500th rejection
letter—and hope is lost. After hope dies out, strength, determination,
the willingness to do right and to follow the rules are also
lost—leading to recidivism.

I was given a second chance at life, and I’ve made it my life’s mission
and the mission of our company to provide second chances for formerly
incarcerated men, women and youth. At Vericool, we actively support and
hire people who have served their time and are looking to make lasting
changes with a good job, which can lead to a great career, and a better
life.

Like the President, at Vericool, we understand that everyone makes
mistakes, especially those who unfortunately were never equipped with
the necessary tools and environment to lead a productive life. To
prevent recidivism in our community, we are fostering a second chance
program by offering former inmates well-paid jobs, by leveraging
networks that share a similar vision such as Defy Ventures, and by
working with local prisons to impact lives prior to release.

I’m encouraged by the President’s remarks and hope they turn into
action. Now is the time to fight a plaguing issue in our poor
communities—prison recidivism.”

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About Vericool, Inc.

Based in Livermore, Calif., Vericool delivers sustainable packaging that
protects products, people and the planet. RecyclapostableTM
Vericoolers® are the only high performing 100% compostable insulation
and recyclable cold chain packaging in the market, making them the
safest replacement for EPS/Styrofoam. Patented and patent-pending
Vericoolers are cost-effective and reliable, ensuring that food,
medicines and other temperature sensitive products stay cool from
packaging to receipt. Customizable and high-performing, Vericoolers can
perform to customer-defined ASTM and ISTA standards. Vericool is all
about delivering second chances for people and companies to do the right
thing for the planet. Those that get it—Vericooler it.

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