Thanks to a controversial “approved vendor system,” state prisons are slowing the flow of books behind bars.
By Karla Starr
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Focusing on all women and trans/non-binary people, last year we sent 4,852 packages to people locked up across the country—nearly 13,500 books and composition books in all. Big thanks to all our supporters because we couldn’t do it without you! (updated April 22, 2019)
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ICYMI: In the News
Women doing time have plenty of time to read — and you can help Chicago Sun-Times, July 10, 2018
Chicago in action: Give back to the city with these three volunteer organizations Chicago Tribune RedEye, June 14, 2018
Local nonprofits find Amazon wish lists a prime resource for driving donations Chicago Sun-Times, May 3, 2018
Find more articles here—plus TV and radio segments.
Chicago in action: Give back to the city with these three volunteer organizations Chicago Tribune RedEye, June 14, 2018
Local nonprofits find Amazon wish lists a prime resource for driving donations Chicago Sun-Times, May 3, 2018
Find more articles here—plus TV and radio segments.
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