RESTORING DIGNITY, BUILDING HOPE:
FALL & WINTER FUNDRAISING 2026
HELP US RAISE $200,000 BY DECEMBER 31, 2026
CPO is reaching more people and offering more programs than ever before. Across 9 prison and jail sites, our volunteers are creating opportunities for education, recovery, restorative justice, connection, and personal growth.
Over the past year, CPO’s community has made these opportunities possible:
- 950 incarcerated participants engaged in programs
- 722 hours of restorative justice programming
- 300 families served
- 60 programs offered across 9 prison and jail sites
- 54 community events
YOUR DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
These opportunities represent more than hours, participants, and programs. They represent people.
They represent a person in recovery learning to understand addiction, address harm, and build a path forward. They represent a woman preparing to return to her community, knowing she has people in her corner and resources at her disposal. They represent a child who knows their incarcerated parent is thinking of them. They represent families finding opportunities to reconnect.
“Thank You, So grateful that you guys were able to put these packages together for us. I really needed what was given to me. I’ve been going through rough times lately I couldn’t have gotten this at a more perfect time in my life. You guys make some people remember that there is someone out there that does care and this means alot to us. Thank you so much once again. ”
– Holiday Giftbag Recipient
“To everyone involved in making these Holiday Bags, I want to thank you personally. It means the world to me knowing our neighbors do this for us. Your kindness will help me go through another holiday without my family, and thanks to you, it won’t be so lonely.”
– Holiday Giftbag Recipient
“Restorative Justice has provided me with insight into the roots of my emotions and behaviors, and how that manifested into reactions and my crime…The courts can’t truly assign responsibility. I have to accept it.”
– 2025 Restorative Justice Participant, MCI-Shirley
“This work has had quite an impact on my life. I find the work to be so purposeful and rewarding. Where once I thought going into a prison would be dark and dreary, I have found the complete opposite, and it was never more apparent than at the Restorative Justice Retreat this past year. The joy, hope, and inspiration from all the participants were palpable.”
– Mary O’Sullivan, RJ Volunteer
THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO RESTORE DIGNITY AND BUILD HOPE.
Restoring dignity is about recognizing the humanity and potential in every person. Building hope involves creating real opportunities for connection, recovery, and a path forward.
At CPO, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to grow, take responsibility, strengthen relationships, and imagine a future beyond incarceration. Our volunteers make that work possible, showing up week after week to create spaces where participants can do just that.
And as CPOs’ reach continues to grow, so does the need for your support.
