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SUMMARY:September 22\, 2026 An Evening With CPO Authors: Book Launch at the Concord Free Public Library
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us at the Concord Free Public Library for an Evening With CPO AuthorsShare the Event\nHelp us spread the word! Download and share our event flyer with friends\, family\, colleagues\, and community members who may be interested in joining us. \nSHAREABLE FLYER HERE
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/september-22-2026-an-evening-with-cpo-authors-book-launch-at-the-concord-free-public-library/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main St\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000
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SUMMARY:September 2026\, Continuous Education Dialogue: Restoring Dignity\, Building Hope
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Concord Prison Outreach’s\nMonthly Volunteer Network DialoguesEvent Details:\nHeld on Zoom on the fourth Thursday of each month. *Registration is required to send out the article in advance to participants.\nSeptember’s Monthly Dialogue: Thursday\, September 24th\nTime: 7:00–8:30 PM\nZOOM REGISTRTION HEREAn engaging and reflective space designed to deepen your understanding and strengthen your impact as a volunteer. This ongoing series explores critical topics such as social and criminal justice\, health and healing\, trauma-informed leadership\, and best practices for working with vulnerable populations in prison settings. \nSeptember’s Continuous Education Dialogue topic is: Restoring Dignity\, Building Hope \nCome learn about the goal and vision behind this year’s Fall & Winter 2026 theme: Restoring Dignity\, Building Hope \nEach session offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about real-time justice events\, reflect\, and connect with others who are committed to this work. Together\, we will build the knowledge\, awareness\, and skills needed to serve with compassion\, intentionality\, and effectiveness. 
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/september-2026-continuous-education-dialogue-2026-prison-mental-health-why-are-prisons-the-new-asylums-in-america/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000
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SUMMARY:October 3 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at Congregational Church of Littleton
DESCRIPTION:The Holiday Gift Bag Project is Concord Prison Outreach’s largest Beyond the Walls initiative. For decades\, CPO has sponsored and provided a simple\, useful gift bag to incarcerated people in Massachusetts state prisons. Each bag contains toiletries\, a pocket calendar\, and a greeting card. While these may seem like simple gifts\, each bag is a reminder that people “beyond the walls” see their humanity and care about them during the difficult holiday season. \nThis year\, we’re gifting 3\,500 holiday gift bags across 5 locations: Northeastern Correctional Center\, North Central Correctional Institute\, MCI-Framingham\, MCI-Shirley\, and Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center.  \nVolunteers are needed on Saturday\, October 4 at the Congregational Church of Littleton (330 King St\, Littleton\, MA 01460) to help assemble bags from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. \nRestoring Dignity\, Building Hope: \nAlong with volunteering\, you can extend the impact of this project by sponsoring the cost of holiday gift bags. Together\, we can restore dignity and build hope this holiday season. Contribute at donorbox.org/hgb. \nSponsor a Gift Bag
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/october-3-holiday-gift-bag-assembly-day-at-congregational-church-of-littleton/
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Littleton\, 330 King St\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
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SUMMARY:Annual Community Event 2026: Restoring Dignity and Building Hope - Concord Prison Outreach
DESCRIPTION:2026 Concord Prison Outreach Annual Community Event\nRSVP FOR EVENT HERERestoring Dignity and Building Hope \nJoin Concord Prison Outreach for our 2026 Annual Community Event: Restoring Dignity\, Building Hope\, an evening of connection\, reflection\, and community as we celebrate the people\, partnerships\, and programs that make our work possible. \n This year’s event will highlight CPO’s work to restore dignity and build hope alongside incarcerated people and their families throughout Massachusetts. Whether you have been part of the CPO community for years or are just learning about our mission\, we invite you to join us for an evening celebrating the impact of this work and the community that makes it possible. \n📅 Thursday\, October 15\, 2026 \n🕕 6:00–8:00 PM (Arrive between 5 -6 pm to enjoy the museum galleries) \n📍 Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord \nBeer\, wine\, and refreshments will be provided.  \nAll are welcome! \ndonateSuggested donation: $50. Your contribution helps cover the cost of the event and supports Concord Prison Outreach’s work throughout the year. \nKeynote Speaker: David Baxter\nWe are honored to welcome David Baxter\, Founder & CEO of Motivational Dreamers\, as our keynote speaker. \nDavid is an award-winning national speaker\, philanthropist\, ForbesBLK member\, and bestselling author of The Uncommon Leader: 10 Laws of Leadership. After spending nearly two decades incarcerated\, David transformed his lived experience into a life of leadership\, service\, and impact. \nHe went on to co-found No Longer 3/5ths\, a statewide coalition that became a leading voice in the movement to restore voting rights to incarcerated people in Massachusetts. Today\, his work bridges leadership development\, education\, restorative justice\, and reentry\, bringing a perspective shaped not only by study\, but by lived experience. Learn more about David Baxter here>>> \nRSVP & Support the Event \nRSVP to Jeannette at jeannette@concordprisonoutreach.org \nWe are also seeking event sponsors to help make this evening possible. Sponsorship opportunities are available for individuals\, businesses\, faith communities\, and organizations. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Jeannette. \nWe hope you will join us as we come together to restore dignity\, build hope\, and strengthen our community. \ndonateShare the Event\nHelp us spread the word! Download and share our event flyer with friends\, family\, colleagues\, and community members who may be interested in joining us. \nSHAREABLE FLYER HERE
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/hope/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000
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SUMMARY:October 17 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at First Parish of Sudbury
DESCRIPTION:The Holiday Gift Bag Project is Concord Prison Outreach’s largest Beyond the Walls initiative. For decades\, CPO has sponsored and provided a simple\, useful gift bag to incarcerated people in Massachusetts state prisons. Each bag contains toiletries\, a pocket calendar\, and a greeting card. While these may seem like simple gifts\, each bag is a reminder that people “beyond the walls” see their humanity and care about them during the difficult holiday season. \nThis year\, we’re gifting 3\,500 holiday gift bags across 5 locations: Northeastern Correctional Center\, North Central Correctional Institute\, MCI-Framingham\, MCI-Shirley\, and Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center.  \nVolunteers are needed on Saturday\, October 17 at the First Parish of Sudbury (327 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA 01776) to help assemble bags from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. \nRestoring Dignity\, Building Hope: \nAlong with volunteering\, you can extend the impact of this project by sponsoring the cost of holiday gift bags. Together\, we can restore dignity and build hope this holiday season. Contribute at donorbox.org/hgb. \nSponsor a Gift Bag
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/october-17-holiday-gift-bag-assembly-day-at-first-parish-of-sudbury/
LOCATION:First Parish of Sudbury\, 327 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T203000
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SUMMARY:October 2026\, Continuous Education Dialogue: Holiday Gift Bag Project & the Trifecta of Triggers
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Concord Prison Outreach’s\nMonthly Volunteer Network DialoguesEvent Details:\nHeld on Zoom on the fourth Thursday of each month. *Registration is required to send out the article in advance to participants.\nOctober’s Monthly Dialogue: Thursday\, October 22nd\nTime: 7:00–8:30 PM\nZOOM REGISTRTION HEREAn engaging and reflective space designed to deepen your understanding and strengthen your impact as a volunteer. This ongoing series explores critical topics such as social and criminal justice\, health and healing\, trauma-informed leadership\, and best practices for working with vulnerable populations in prison settings. \nOctober’s Continuous Education Dialogue topic is: The Holiday Gift Bag Project \nIt’s Holiday Gift Bag Season! Join us to learn more about how you can support Concord Prison Outreach’s largest Beyond the Walls initiative. For decades\, CPO has sponsored and provided a simple\, useful gift bag to incarcerated people in Massachusetts state prisons. Each bag contains toiletries\, a pocket calendar\, and a greeting card. While these may seem like simple gifts\, each bag is a reminder that people “beyond the walls” see their humanity and care about them during the difficult holiday season. \nThis year\, we’re gifting 2\,300 holiday gift bags across 4 locations: Northeastern Correctional Center\, North Central Correctional Institute\, MCI-Framingham\, and MCI-Shirley. \nEach session offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about real-time justice events\, reflect\, and connect with others who are committed to this work. Together\, we will build the knowledge\, awareness\, and skills needed to serve with compassion\, intentionality\, and effectiveness. 
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/october-2026-continuous-education-dialogue-family-violence-when-a-family-member-commits-a-serious-crime/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000
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SUMMARY:October 24 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church
DESCRIPTION:The Holiday Gift Bag Project is Concord Prison Outreach’s largest Beyond the Walls initiative. For decades\, CPO has sponsored and provided a simple\, useful gift bag to incarcerated people in Massachusetts state prisons. Each bag contains toiletries\, a pocket calendar\, and a greeting card. While these may seem like simple gifts\, each bag is a reminder that people “beyond the walls” see their humanity and care about them during the difficult holiday season. \nThis year\, we’re gifting 3\,500 holiday gift bags across 5 locations: Northeastern Correctional Center\, North Central Correctional Institute\, MCI-Framingham\, MCI-Shirley\, and Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center.  \nVolunteers are needed on Saturday\, October 24\, at the Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church (9 Ayer Rd\, Harvard\, MA 01451) to help assemble bags from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. \nRestoring Dignity\, Building Hope: \nAlong with volunteering\, you can extend the impact of this project by sponsoring the cost of holiday gift bags. Together\, we can restore dignity and build hope this holiday season. Contribute at donorbox.org/hgb. \nSponsor a Gift Bag
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/october-24-holiday-gift-bag-assembly-day-at-harvard-unitarian-universalist-church/
LOCATION:Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church\, The Common\, 9 Ayer Rd\, Harvard\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T151009Z
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SUMMARY:October 31 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at Northeastern University
DESCRIPTION:The Holiday Gift Bag Project is Concord Prison Outreach’s largest Beyond the Walls initiative. For decades\, CPO has sponsored and provided a simple\, useful gift bag to incarcerated people in Massachusetts state prisons. Each bag contains toiletries\, a pocket calendar\, and a greeting card. While these may seem like simple gifts\, each bag is a reminder that people “beyond the walls” see their humanity and care about them during the difficult holiday season. \nThis year\, we’re gifting 3\,500 holiday gift bags across 5 locations: Northeastern Correctional Center\, North Central Correctional Institute\, MCI-Framingham\, MCI-Shirley\, and Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center.  \nVolunteers are needed on Saturday\, October 31\, at Northeastern University (360 Huntington Avenue\, Churchill Hall) to help assemble bags from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. \nRestoring Dignity\, Building Hope: \nAlong with volunteering\, you can extend the impact of this project by sponsoring the cost of holiday gift bags. Together\, we can restore dignity and build hope this holiday season. Contribute at donorbox.org/hgb. \nSponsor a Gift Bag
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/october-31-holiday-gift-bag-assembly-day-at-northeastern-university/
LOCATION:Northeastern University\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T150835Z
CREATED:20260820T174028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T150835Z
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SUMMARY:November 14 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at the First Parish Church of Groton
DESCRIPTION:The Holiday Gift Bag Project is Concord Prison Outreach’s largest Beyond the Walls initiative. For decades\, CPO has sponsored and provided a simple\, useful gift bag to incarcerated people in Massachusetts state prisons. Each bag contains toiletries\, a pocket calendar\, and a greeting card. While these may seem like simple gifts\, each bag is a reminder that people “beyond the walls” see their humanity and care about them during the difficult holiday season. \nThis year\, we’re gifting 3\,500 holiday gift bags across 5 locations: Northeastern Correctional Center\, North Central Correctional Institute\, MCI-Framingham\, MCI-Shirley\, and Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center.  \nVolunteers are needed on Saturday\, November 14\, at the First Parish Church of Groton (1 Powderhouse Rd\, Groton\, MA 01450) to help assemble bags from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. \nRestoring Dignity\, Building Hope: \nAlong with volunteering\, you can extend the impact of this project by sponsoring the cost of holiday gift bags. Together\, we can restore dignity and build hope this holiday season. Contribute at donorbox.org/hgb. \nSponsor a Gift Bag
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/november-14-holiday-gift-bag-assembly-day-at-the-first-parish-church-of-groton/
LOCATION:First Parish Church of Groton\, 1 Powderhouse Rd\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T150902Z
CREATED:20260512T150440Z
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SUMMARY:November 2026\, Continuous Education Dialogue: No Pills\, Needles\, Just Paper – Synthetic Drugs
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Concord Prison Outreach’s\nMonthly Volunteer Network DialoguesEvent Details:\nHeld on Zoom on the fourth Thursday of each month\, however\, November’s Dialogue will be held on the 3rd Thursday\, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. *Registration is required to send out the article in advance to participants.\nNovember’s Monthly Dialogue: Thursday\, November 19th\nTime: 7:00–8:30 PM\nZOOM REGISTRTION HEREAn engaging and reflective space designed to deepen your understanding and strengthen your impact as a volunteer. This ongoing series explores critical topics such as social and criminal justice\, health and healing\, trauma-informed leadership\, and best practices for working with vulnerable populations in prison settings. \nNovember’s Continuous Education Dialogue topic is: No Pills\, Needles\, Just Paper – Synthetic Drugs \nThis dialogue examines the rise of synthetic drugs in correctional settings\, particularly paper-based substances\, and their impact on safety\, health\, and facility operations. The session will explore prevention strategies and systemic responses to this evolving challenge. \nEach session offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about real-time justice events\, reflect\, and connect with others who are committed to this work. Together\, we will build the knowledge\, awareness\, and skills needed to serve with compassion\, intentionality\, and effectiveness. 
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/november-2026-continuous-education-dialogue-no-pills-needles-just-paper-synthetic-drugs/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T130000
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CREATED:20260820T174348Z
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SUMMARY:November 21 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley
DESCRIPTION:The Holiday Gift Bag Project is Concord Prison Outreach’s largest Beyond the Walls initiative. For decades\, CPO has sponsored and provided a simple\, useful gift bag to incarcerated people in Massachusetts state prisons. Each bag contains toiletries\, a pocket calendar\, and a greeting card. While these may seem like simple gifts\, each bag is a reminder that people “beyond the walls” see their humanity and care about them during the difficult holiday season. \nThis year\, we’re gifting 3\,500 holiday gift bags across 5 locations: Northeastern Correctional Center\, North Central Correctional Institute\, MCI-Framingham\, MCI-Shirley\, and Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center.  \nVolunteers are needed on Saturday\, November 21\, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley (353 Great Rd\, Stow\, MA 01775) to help assemble bags from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. \nRestoring Dignity\, Building Hope: \nAlong with volunteering\, you can extend the impact of this project by sponsoring the cost of holiday gift bags. Together\, we can restore dignity and build hope this holiday season. Contribute at donorbox.org/hgb. \nSponsor a Gift Bag
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/november-21-holiday-gift-bag-assembly-day-at-the-unitarian-universalist-congregation-in-the-assabet-valley/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley\, 353 Great Rd\, Stow\, 01775\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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