Although not well-known, one week in July is set aside to recognize a group of workers who are critical to the rehabilitation process: Parole Officers. These dedicated individuals help keep the momentum of programs like Bridges To Life going, after incarceration ends. In honor of Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week (July 19-25), BTL staff members and volunteers delivered cookies, bottled water, and other treats to Parole Officers and their staffs in 18 cities around Texas, along with notes of appreciation for the service they provide.
With 67 Parole Office locations throughout the state, BTL is immensely grateful for all the work that is done every day to help offenders change, succeed, and reenter society as better men and women.
John
John Sage, Founder & CEO
Bridges To Life
JOINING FORCES
Though prisons are still closed due to the coronavirus, BTL volunteers are still finding ways to contribute their time and treasure:
With assistance from Kolbe Prison Ministries, BTL volunteers collected and delivered over 3,000 Ziploc bags to the Ramsey Unit in Brazoria County to allow inmates without air conditioning to have ice bags in their cells.
Also at the Ramsey Unit, 300 plastic face shields were collected for officers' use, 100 of which were donated by The Harbor Church in Friendswood.
In the San Antonio region, BTL volunteers collaborated with members of Dream Center Churchto deliver hand sanitizers, Ziploc bags, and 7 palettes of fresh food to the Torres and Dominguez Units.
BTL volunteers at Cypress Creek Churchin Wimberley added their donations toward a much needed a/c cooler for the Lockhart Unit in Caldwell County.
Thank you to our faithful BTL volunteers and all those who are helping prisons with their needs during this unprecendented time!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the current COVID-19 health crisis, we have cancelled BTL's annual Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Amarillo Vision Events.
We look forward to seeing our supporters at these events next year!
