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SUMMARY:Annual Community Appreciation Event: Leaving No One Behind
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date / Annual Community Event:\nLeaving No One Behind\nRSVP FOR EVENT HEREJoin the CPO community for an evening of reflection\, connection\, and gratitude. Enjoy an inspiring keynote from Michael J. Tougias\, author of The Finest Hours\, who will speak on resilience and the commitment to ensuring no one is left behind. The evening will also feature an art exhibit\, open museum halls\, and time to gather over wine\, beer\, and refreshments. \n📅 Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM📍 Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA 01742 \nSuggested donation: $50 \ndonateRSVP to Jeannette at outreach@concordprisonoutreach.org \nAll are welcome!
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/noonebehind/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:October 25 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at First Parish of Sudbury
DESCRIPTION:For decades\, Concord Prison Outreach has sponsored the Holiday Gift Bag Project\, providing a bag of simple\, useful gifts to each incarcerated man in Concord’s state prisons. Each bag contains toiletries\, writing materials\, and a greeting card—a reminder that people “outside the walls” care about them during the difficult holiday season. \nThis year\, we’re expanding to serve five correctional facilities\, including an additional 1\,000 gift bags for the men at Souza Baranowski. Volunteers are needed on Saturday\, October 25 at First Parish of Sudbury (327 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA 01776) to help assemble bags. \nLeaving No One Behind: \nAlong with volunteering\, you can extend the impact of this project by sponsoring the cost of holiday gift bags. Together\, we can make sure no one is left behind this holiday season. Contribute at donorbox.org/hgb. \nSponsor a Gift Bag
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/october-25-holiday-gift-bag-assembly-day-at-first-parish-of-sudbury/
LOCATION:First Parish of Sudbury\, 327 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, 01776\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:November 1 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton
DESCRIPTION:For decades\, Concord Prison Outreach has sponsored the Holiday Gift Bag Project\, providing a bag of simple\, useful gifts to each incarcerated man in Concord’s state prisons. Each bag contains toiletries\, writing materials\, and a greeting card—a reminder that people “outside the walls” care about them during the difficult holiday season. \nThis year\, we’re expanding to serve five correctional facilities\, including an additional 1\,000 gift bags for the men at Souza Baranowski. Volunteers are needed on Saturday\, November 1 at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (353 Great Rd\, Stow\, MA 01775) to help assemble bags. \nLeaving No One Behind: \nAlong with volunteering\, you can extend the impact of this project by sponsoring the cost of holiday gift bags. Together\, we can make sure no one is left behind this holiday season. Contribute at donorbox.org/hgb. \nSponsor a Gift Bag
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/november-1-holiday-gift-bag-assembly-day-at-first-parish-church-of-stow-acton/
LOCATION:First Parish Church of Stow & Acton\, 353 Great Rd\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, United States
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SUMMARY:November 15 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church
DESCRIPTION:For decades\, Concord Prison Outreach has sponsored the Holiday Gift Bag Project\, providing a bag of simple\, useful gifts to each incarcerated man in Concord’s state prisons. Each bag contains toiletries\, writing materials\, and a greeting card—a reminder that people “outside the walls” care about them during the difficult holiday season. \nThis year\, we’re expanding to serve five correctional facilities\, including an additional 1\,000 gift bags for the men at Souza Baranowski. Volunteers are needed on Saturday\, November 15 at Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church (The Common\, 9 Ayer Rd\, Harvard\, MA 01451) to help assemble bags. \nLeaving No One Behind: \nAlong with volunteering\, you can extend the impact of this project by sponsoring the cost of holiday gift bags. Together\, we can make sure no one is left behind this holiday season. Contribute at donorbox.org/hgb. \nSponsor a Gift Bag
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/november-15-holiday-gift-bag-assembly-day-at-harvard-unitarian-universalist-church/
LOCATION:Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church\, The Common\, 9 Ayer Rd\, Harvard\, 01451\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T160000
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SUMMARY:November 22 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at Northeastern University
DESCRIPTION:For decades\, Concord Prison Outreach has sponsored the Holiday Gift Bag Project\, providing a bag of simple\, useful gifts to each incarcerated man in Concord’s state prisons. Each bag contains toiletries\, writing materials\, and a greeting card—a reminder that people “outside the walls” care about them during the difficult holiday season. \nThis year\, we’re expanding to serve five correctional facilities\, including an additional 1\,000 gift bags for the men at Souza Baranowski. Volunteers are needed on Saturday\, November 22 at Northeastern University from. 1:00-4:00pm. \nLeaving No One Behind: \nAlong with volunteering\, you can extend the impact of this project by sponsoring the cost of holiday gift bags. Together\, we can make sure no one is left behind this holiday season. Contribute at donorbox.org/hgb. \nSponsor a Gift Bag
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/november-22-holiday-gift-bag-assembly-day-at-northeastern-university/
LOCATION:Northeastern University\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T130000
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SUMMARY:Patriots’ Day Parade: Sign up to march with us!
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to once again be marching in the Concord Patriots’ Day Parade on April 20th\, 2026! If you’d like to walk alongside our team and show your support\, we’d love to have you join us. \nPlease fill out the sign-up form below to participate. \nJOIN CPO AT THE PARADE!
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/patriots-day-parade-sign-up-to-march-with-us/
LOCATION:Concord\, MA\, Main Street\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T225905
CREATED:20260410T142827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T142834Z
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SUMMARY:Community Book Discussion Group: Until We Reckon by Danielle Sered
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to host another book discussion group on Until We Reckon by Danielle Sered. This book explores themes of violence\, mass incarceration\, and restorative justice. This group will meet on Fridays from 10:00-11:00 AM via Zoom. All are welcome to this open group; you do not need to be an active CPO volunteer to participate! \nFull Event Schedule & Details: \nZoom Meeting Link Here \nApril 24: Introductory Meeting  \nMay 8: Discussion of Chapters 1& 2  \nMay 22: Chapters 3\, 4\, & 5 \nJune 12: Chapters 6 & 7 \nIf interested\, please email carley@concordprisonoutreach.org
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/community-book-discussion-group-until-we-reckon-by-danielle-sered/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T225905
CREATED:20260324T181826Z
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SUMMARY:CPO Community Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details about CPO’s Community Picnic beginning at 1:00 PM on May 1st\, located at Gerow Pavilion\, along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Concord\, MA. We may even get to see some blooming daffodils that CPO volunteers planted last fall at the Concord Reformatory Cemetery! \nBring your chairs/blankets and your favorite picnic food to share as we commemorate May Day. \nBring your family and friends. A free ice cream truck will be available!  \nLet us know you’re coming\, sign up here!
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/cpo-community-picnic/
LOCATION:Gerow Pavilion\, 369 Commonwealth Ave\, concord\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T144200Z
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SUMMARY:Continuous Education Dialogue: May 2026
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Concord Prison Outreach’s Monthly Volunteer Network Dialogues-an 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. \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.  \nEvent Details: \nHeld on Zoom on the fourth Thursday of each month \nMay’s Monthly Dialogue: Thursday\, May 28 \nTime: 7:00–8:30 PM \nZoom Registration Link Here
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/continuous-education-dialogue-may-2026/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T225905
CREATED:20260403T161750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T130350Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Gathering: Faith Over Fear
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together diverse faith communities to connect and build partnerships rooted in compassion and justice. \nPLEASE RSVP TO JEANNETTE: JEANNETTE@CONCORDPRISONOUTREACH.ORG or 978-369-1430 \nEvent Details: \nHosted by First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, MA 01879 \nSponsored by their Racial Justice Action Group \nLight refreshments will be served
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/interfaith-gathering-faith-over-fear/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Concord Prison Outreach 2-Day Restorative Justice Training June 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\, June 13\, 10:00-4:30 \nDay 2: Sunday\, June 14\, 10:00-4:30 \nLocation: Northeastern University\nAddress: 380 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA 02115 – Churchill Hall\, Room 301\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 cpo-rj.eventbrite.com. Spots are limited!
URL:https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/concord-prison-outreach-2-day-restorative-justice-training-march-2026-2/
LOCATION:Northeastern University\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Volunteering
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