Reentry Resource Summit
On Thursday, Aug. 7, Prison and Jail Ministry will again host and sponsor the Michigan Department of Corrections Offenders Success Reentry Summit for Kent County. This summit offers individuals on parole and probation the opportunity to meet with over 20 support service providers and includes a free raffle, breakout sessions and a keynote speaker. In the past, over 100 individuals attended this event. We are seeking the following donations to be given to the summit attendees and to include in the raffle:
New Adult Bikes
New Chromebooks
Wallets containing gift cards to:
- restaurants that do not sell alcohol (Subway, McDonalds, Panera Bread)
- barber shops/hair salons
Backpacks for men and women containing some of the following items:
- shampoo
- conditioner
- body wash
- body lotion
- bath towels
- hand towels
- wash cloths
If we exceed the number of donations needed for the Kent County summit, we will give additional donations to the summits held in Allegan, Montcalm, and Muskegon counties.
Donations are being accepted now through Friday, July 25. All donations can be delivered, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. to Cathedral Square Center, 360 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Contact Tricia Worrell, Director, Prison and Jail Ministry, tworrell@grdiocese.org or 616-475-1255 for more information.
