Repairing the Harm - Supporting the Needs of Offenders, Ex-Offenders and their Families

          Repairing the Harm -   Supporting the Needs of Offenders, Ex-Offenders and their Families
   Every year more than 20,000 people are released from Missouri’s prisons. When these people are released, they have many needs

When:  Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.  

Where:  St. Joseph Catholic Church, in the old church or Parish Center (Park in the new church lot)
                        1355 Motherhead Road, Cottleville, MO 63304 
Phone:  636-441-0055 or go to website for specific directions:  www.stjoecot.org under Parish, then under
   Directions/Map.  It is at the corner of Highway N and Motherhead Rd.  in St. Charles Co. (not far from Hiway 40/64)

Several local organizations will share ways that citizens can help ex-offenders and their families be successful citizens in the community. 
You’ll hear from a man incarcerated 37 years and from a family member of an incarcerated individual.  You’ll learn about the role of the community in ensuring the successful re-entry of ex-offenders. 
 Have you ever wondered about prison ministry?  Representatives from these organizations will be on-hand to tell you about volunteer opportunities:  Project COPE, Kairos Outside, AWE (Alternatives with Education), The 180, Tri-County Citizens Advisory Board, MO Probation & Parole.  For more information, please contact Brenda Galloy, 636-219-6767