Incarcerated Individuals Volunteer to Help Build 22 Beds for Children in Need
Date:  10-18-2024

After the individuals in prison raised $7,300 for a non-profit its founder was inspired to work with prison to organize bed-building event
From Corrections1

STANLEY, Wis. — Nearly two dozen children who might not have had a bed will now have a warm place to sleep, thanks to the efforts of inmates at Stanley Correctional Institution.

In a partnership with the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace, more than 60 SCI inmates worked with community volunteers to build 22 beds for children in need, according to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

“When individuals are released back into the community, we want them to have the skills they need to succeed and thrive,” said Jared Hoy, secretary of the Department of Corrections (DOC). “Part of that is helping the persons in our care find productive ways to give back and connect with their communities. This process starts right away during incarceration and is the reason why our facilities are constantly looking for appropriate opportunities to serve.” Continue reading >>>