The pandemic has for now suspended our usual collection and mailing of used books to several prisons and personal visits to the Fox Valley Adult Transition Center for Women in Aurora IL: visits which have included resume and job interview seminars conducted by Ryan LaHurd and hygiene kits donated and delivered by Patrice Macken.

However, the 75 women residents, who are permitted to leave the residence for local employment, rely also on our annual gift of supplies for journaling. Using past loose offerings to this ministry fund, we recently sent hundreds of composition books, poly three-prong folders, and colored pencils. The Center supervisor emailed these words, “Thanks immensely again for your kindness and generosity! Your donations allow us to expand resident access to additional items and activities that allow residents to experience joy during these challenging times.”