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SUMMARY:Concord Prison Outreach's Annual Community Event: Expanding Social Justice in Community
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HEREConcord Prison Outreach’s Annual Community Event: Expanding Social Justice in Community \nWe are excited to invite you to our celebration event\, “Expanding Social Justice in Community.” \nPlease fill out the RSVP form here to let us know if you can join us. We look forward to seeing you there! \nEvent Details:\nDate: Thursday\, October 17\, 2024\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00pm\nLocation: First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Road\, Concord\, MA 01742 \nThis event is a special opportunity for us to come together\, celebrate our collective efforts\, and explore new ways to promote \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact us at outreach@concordprisonoutreach.org or 978-369-1430.
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/community/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Showcase: Concord Reformatory Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Cemetery Showcase: Concord Reformatory Cemetery \nJoin us for a presentation of the Concord Reformatory Cemetery Project: Naming the Unnamed\, featuring art panels\, spoken biographies\, digital presentations\, and panelist storytelling to honor the 218 men buried there. \nDownloadable flyer here! \nDate: Tuesday\, November 12\, 2024\nTime: 6:00-7:45 pm\nLocation: Concord Free Public Library\, Goodwin Forum in Main Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA 01742 \nRSVP HEREThis program is funded in part by Mass Humanities and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area \nSupport this projectAbout the Concord Reformatory Cemetery: \nThe Concord Reformatory Cemetery is the final resting place of 218 men\, each buried in a grave marked only by a plot number. \nThe cemetery\, marked by a large cement cross mounted on a cement pedestal and visible from Route 2\, stands as a silent reminder of these forgotten men. By naming them\, we recognize them as individuals\, not numbers. In doing so\, we transform their markers into monuments and honor those who died while in custody. \nThrough dedicated research and archiving\, we are uncovering and preserving the stories of these individuals. These stories will be told through short biographies that provide details about their lives and incarceration. With the invaluable help of Lisa Kennedy and her students at the Massachusetts College of Art\, we’ve also created memorial illustrations for each individual interred at the cemeterygenerations to come. This work has also been made possible with support from the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee. \nClick Here to Explore our Interactive Map of the Cemetery> \nThese memorials will be featured on an interpretive panel at the entrance of the cemetery and accessible via a QR code\, linking to biographies and artwork. Additionally\, the Special Collections at the Concord Free Public Library will preserve these biographies and illustrations\, ensuring their stories are remembered for generations to come.  \nYour support makes this meaningful project possible\, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to remembering these men and their lives.
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/cemetery-showcase-concord-reformatory-cemetery/
LOCATION:Goodwin Forum\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Navigating Uncertain Times: An Interfaith Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Uncertain Times: An Interfaith Gathering\nThese are incredible times! CPO is having our Third Annual Interfaith Gathering on Sunday March 30 3-5pm at Trinity Church in Concord. \nThis event aims to unite diverse faith communities in reflection\, connection\, and finding meaning together in the midst of these uncertain times. \nDuring our event\, we will have opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue\, share their perspectives\, and explore how faith can be a bridge to positive social change.  Together\, we can create a more inclusive and empathetic society where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.  We know this to be true. \nRSVP and information can be found on the attached flyer. \nDate: Sunday\, March 30\, 2025\nTime: 3:00-5:00 pm \nLocation: Trinity Episcopal Church 81 Elm St\, Concord\, MA 01742\nLight refreshments will be available. \nRSVP: JEANNETTE@CONCORDPRISONOUTREACH.ORG \n978-369-1430
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/embracing-the-in-between-interfaith-gathering/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 81 Elm Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Community Event Featuring Sam Williams: 5 Black Men. 5 Perspectives. One Powerful Discussion.
DESCRIPTION:Event Description:We’re proud to share that our Executive Director\, Sam Williams\, will be a featured panelist at an upcoming community event focused on Black male leadership in Restorative Justice. \n5 Black Men. 5 Perspectives. One Powerful Discussion. brings together five Black male Circle Keepers who are practicing and expanding Restorative Justice beyond traditional spaces. Together\, they’ll discuss what it means to do this work in systems and institutions that weren’t designed for them—and how they continue to lead\, inspire\, and transform. \nPanelists include: \n\n\nSam Williams – Executive Director\, Concord Prison Outreach \n\n\nDamon Banks – Social Worker\, Chief Probation Officer \n\n\nOmo Moses – CEO\, Author \n\n\nHarvard Blue – Educator\, Consultant \n\n\nVinson Givans – Mitigation Manager\, Football Coach \n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, April 10Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PMLocation: Cambridge Public Library – Main Branch \nFree entry\, all are welcome! \nFor More Info: chanchanb123@icloud.com
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/community-event-featuring-sam-williams-5-black-men-5-perspectives-one-powerful-discussion/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Main BRA Cambridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Concord Patriots' Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Concord250 Patriot’s Day \nJoin us for the Concord250 Patriot’s Day Parade\, where members of the Concord Prison Outreach staff\, board\, and community will be marching! We hope to see you as we celebrate Patriot’s Day and Concord’s 250th anniversary together! \nDate: Saturday\, April 19\, 2025\nTime: 8:30am\nLocation:  Concord\, MA – Visit Concord250.org for more information about the parade and route or click here. \nMORE INFO
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/concord-patriots-day-parade/
LOCATION:Concord\, MA\, Main Street\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Grow Hope Where It's Needed Most 🌱: Volunteer Info Session on Garden Programming in Prisons
DESCRIPTION:Grow Hope Where It’s Needed Most 🌱: Volunteer Info Session on Garden Programming in Prisons\nZoom Link\nDate & Time: \nWednesday\, April 30th\, 6:30–7:30 PM \nZoom – [link here] \nConcord Prison Outreach invites you to a virtual info session to explore a unique volunteer opportunity: bringing horticulture education to incarcerated individuals at MCI-Shirley\, MCI-Framingham\, and the BRAVE Unit at North Central Correctional Institution. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, April 30th at 6:30 PM to learn how cultivating plants can transform lives—yours included. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply curious\, this session is a great way to discover how your skills can make a lasting impact. \nLed by longtime instructor and Principal Master Gardener Jean Theurkauf\, alongside CPO’s Ellie DiMauro\, this informal Zoom session offers a chance to ask questions\, hear real experiences\, and imagine what’s possible. \nNo commitment required—just curiosity and compassion. \nZoom Link
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/grow-hope-where-its-needed-most-%f0%9f%8c%b1-volunteer-info-session-on-garden-programming-in-prisons/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Concord Prison Outreach Annual Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to CPO’s Annual Business Meeting! \nZoom Link\nPlease join Concord Prison Outreach for our Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday\, May 8th. This is an opportunity to hear updates on our work\, celebrate our community’s impact over the past year\, and look ahead to the future of our programs and partnerships. \nDate: \nThursday\, May 8th \nTime: \n7:00-8:30 pm \nLink: \nThis meeting will be hosted virtually on Zoom. Find the link here. \nWe warmly invite all volunteers\, donors\, community partners\, and supporters to attend. Your presence helps strengthen the shared mission that drives our work forward. \nZoom Link
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/concord-prison-outreach-annual-business-meeting/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T160000
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SUMMARY:Bringing Lives Forward: Patriots of the Concord Reformatory Prison Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Lives Forward: Patriots of the Concord Reformatory Prison CemeteryEveryone Has a Story:\nA Public Recognition Event\nSunday\, May 18 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM (Rain or shine)\n \nJoin us in honoring the lives of veterans buried at the Concord Reformatory Prison Cemetery—men laid to rest between 1878 and 1996\, whose bodies were never claimed by family\, but whose stories deserve to be remembered. Many served in the Civil War and other military tours of duty. This event seeks to acknowledge their service\, dignity\, and humanity. \nLocation:\nGerow Recreation Area Pavilion\nNear MCI-Concord Prison37B Commonwealth Avenue\, Concord\, MA\nLimited parking is available by the event site. Additional parking is available near the prison and the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. \nDate & Time:Sunday\, May 18 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM(Rain or shine) \nThis program is offered by Concord Prison Outreach as part of the Freedom’s Way – Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Learn More > \nExplore the “Naming the Unnamed Project”Contact:Sam WilliamsExecutive Director\, Concord Prison Outreachsam@concordprisonoutreach.org(978) 369-1430 \nHelp us bring their lives forward. All are welcome.
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/bringing-lives-forward-patriots-of-the-concord-reformatory-prison-cemetery/
LOCATION:Gerow Pavilion\, 369 Commonwealth Ave\, concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Naming The Unnamed Project
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T143000
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SUMMARY:Concord Prison Outreach 4-Day Restorative Justice Training September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Concord Prison Outreach 4-Day Restorative Justice Training\nThis 4-day Restorative Justice training is designed for individuals who are interested in and committed to facilitating the Restorative Justice Book Group program at one of the following facilities: MCI-Framingham\, MCI-Norfolk\, MCI-Shirley\, Middlesex House of Correction\, North Central Correctional Institution\, Pondville Correctional Center\, and Worcester County Jail. \nParticipants in the training will form a “circle” of engagement\, making full attendance essential for a complete and cohesive learning experience. We kindly ask that only those able to attend all four sessions register\, as full participation is crucial to both the material and group dynamics. If you are unable to commit to all four days\, please consider joining us for a future training session. \n\nRegister HereTraining Overview:\nWhat: 4-Day Restorative Justice Training\nInstructor: Sam Williams\, lead facilitator \nTraining Schedule:\nDay 1: Saturday\, September 20\, 10:00 AM–2:30 PM \nDay 2: Sunday\, September 21\, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM \nDay 3: Saturday\, September 27\, 10:00 AM–2:30 PM \nDay 4: Sunday\, September 28\, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM \nLocation: West Concord Union Church\, 1317 Main St\, Concord\, MA 01742\nDuring this comprehensive training\, you will gain insights into restorative justice theories\, practices\, principles\, trauma-informed practices\, and group facilitation skills. The objective is to equip you with the necessary skills to effectively facilitate our Restorative Justice Reading Group programs. \nTo express your interest in participating\, please register here or go to rjcpo.eventbrite.com. Spots are limited!
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/concord-prison-outreach-4-day-restorative-justice-training-september-2025/
LOCATION:West Concord Union Church\, 1317 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T170000
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SUMMARY:Community Event Featuring Sam Williams: 5th Annual Race and Community Dialogue Series
DESCRIPTION:Event Description:We’re proud to share that our Executive Director\, Sam Williams\, will serve as a moderator at the 5th Annual Race and Community Dialogue Series\, hosted by the Center on Crime\, Race\, and Justice and its Community Advisory Board. \nPublic Safety Meets Public Health: Examining Public Safety\, Substance Use\, and Mental Health in the Mass & Cass Community will bring together practitioners\, service providers\, policymakers\, and researchers for a solutions-focused conversation addressing the complex challenges facing the Mass & Cass and Downtown Boston communities. \nThis important dialogue explores how public safety\, substance use\, and mental health intersect\, and what collaborative\, community-centered strategies can help create lasting change. \nSpeakers include: \n\n\nDeputy John Brown – Zone Commander\, Boston Police Department\, Bureau of Field Services \n\n\nDr. Abigail Judge – Clinical & Forensic Psychologist; Co-Founder & Director\, Boston HEAT; Instructor in Psychology\, Harvard Medical School \n\n\nSandra Andrade – Senior Peer Advocate\, Dee Kennedy Family Justice Center; Co-Director\, Boston HEAT \n\n\nDr. Bisola Ojikutu – Commissioner of Public Health and Executive Director\, Boston Public Health Commission \n\n\nJada Y. Vaughan – PhD Student\, Criminology and Justice Policy & Women\, Gender\, and Sexuality Studies\, Northeastern University \n\n\nModerators: \n\n\nCharlene D. Luma\, LICSW – Chief of Staff\, Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office; CRJ Community Advisory Board Member \n\n\nSam Williams – Executive Director\, Concord Prison Outreach; Co-Director\, CRJ Community Advisory Board\, Northeastern University \n\n\n📅 Date: Tuesday\, October 28\, 2025🕞 Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM (ET)💻 Location: Virtual Event\, register here \nFree and open to the public! Join this meaningful conversation on the intersection of justice\, health\, and community well-being.
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/community-event-featuring-sam-williams-5th-annual-race-and-community-dialogue-series/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T090000
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SUMMARY:Concord Prison Outreach 2-Day Restorative Justice Training March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Concord Prison Outreach 2-Day Restorative Justice Training\nThis 2-day Restorative Justice training is designed for individuals who are interested in and committed to facilitating the Restorative Justice Book Group program at one of the following facilities: MCI-Framingham\, MCI-Norfolk\, MCI-Shirley\, Middlesex House of Correction\, North Central Correctional Institution\, Pondville Correctional Center\, and Worcester County Jail. \nParticipants in the training will form a “circle” of engagement\, making full attendance essential for a complete and cohesive learning experience. We kindly ask that only those able to attend both sessions register\, as full participation is crucial to both the material and group dynamics. If you are unable to commit to both days\, please consider joining us for a future training session. \n\nRegister HereTraining Overview:\nWhat: 2-Day Restorative Justice Training\nInstructor: Sam Williams\, lead facilitator \nTraining Schedule:\nDay 1: Saturday\, March 14\, 9:00-3:00 PM \nDay 2: Sunday\, March 28\, 9:00-3:00 PM \nLocation: West Concord Union Church\, 1317 Main St\, Concord\, MA 01742\nDuring this comprehensive training\, you will gain insights into restorative justice theories\, practices\, principles\, trauma-informed practices\, and group facilitation skills. The objective is to equip you with the necessary skills to effectively facilitate our Restorative Justice Reading Group programs. \nTo express your interest in participating\, please register here or go to rjcpo.eventbrite.com. Spots are limited!
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/concord-prison-outreach-2-day-restorative-justice-training-march-2026/
LOCATION:West Concord Union Church\, 1317 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Volunteering
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