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Concord Prison Outreach (CPO) is a 501(c)(3) organization composed of a coalition of individuals and faith communities committed to helping people who are incarcerated build better lives for themselves and their families. Since its founding in 1968, when its first volunteers helped to support people in a local prison infirmary, CPO has developed into the largest organization of its kind in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

CPO works cooperatively with the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC), offering educational programs that focus on skill-building and personal growth, essentials to help support people in prison to achieve success while incarcerated or post-incarceration. Hundreds of individuals and nearly forty faith communities join CPO in its mission to offer high-quality, transformative programs that focus on education, personal growth, and increased opportunity for incarcerated people and their families.

In the previous years, donations have allowed: 

270 men learned computer skills, prepared for the GED (HiSet) exam, or worked on reading and math skills, aided by CPO tutors.

220 children enjoyed making holiday projects with their fathers, and each chose a book to take home from the many donated by people in the community.

200 people benefited from emotional literacy classes.165 men from both prisons explored better ways to and communicate with their children in Fathers’ Groups.

24 men read aloud a children’s book on video to be sent home to their child–a way to be “present” although far away.

115 men had the opportunity to read and discuss works of literature and spiritual healing in small book groups.

100 men worked on Job Search Skills, self awareness, and Music Theory, among other programs, at NECC.

60 men created cards and other artwork in the art program at NECC.

30 men learned horticultural skills, planted and maintained gardens, both flower and vegetable, in both Concord prisons.

1,000 men received a gift bag of stationary and toiletries personally given to him by a CPO volunteer.

Your donation is appreciated.
Thank you!

https://www.concordprisonoutreach.org/donate/