The Children – Incarceration’s Collateral Damage Children with incarcerated parents are the overlooked victims of incarceration. Nationally, the number of these children increased by 80% between 1991 – 2007 (Bureau […]
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Being Involved with Friends Outside in Los Angeles County
Gretchen Goette Chiari discusses how she learned about Friends Outside nine years ago. This lead to her volunteer work in the Watts’ office and the Lynwood Jail for Women.
Thomas Fleming Rhodes: A Wonderful Man and Volunteer
Thomas Fleming Rhodes was the epitome of a volunteer. He began volunteering at our Pasadena office so many years ago that we don’t even remember exactly when he began. We […]
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We Have A New Address!
Our New Home! I am very happy to inform you that we vacated the church in which our administrative offices have been located for almost 40 years and have moved […]
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We Serve Inmate’s Immediate Needs Upon Release
When a person is released from jail/prison, the focus is often again on immediate needs. JUST A FEW OF WHICH ARE LISTED HERE: Where will I live? How will I get […]
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