October 18 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at First Parish Church of Groton
2025-10-18 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | First Parish Church of Groton, 1 Powderhouse Rd, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
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.
This 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 18 at First Parish Church of Groton (1 Powderhouse Rd, Groton, MA 01450) to help assemble bags.
Leaving No One Behind:
Along 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.
Sponsor a Gift Bag

Annual Community Appreciation Event: Leaving No One Behind
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, 01742, United States
Save the Date / Annual Community Event:
Leaving No One Behind
RSVP 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.
📅 Wednesday, October 22, 2025🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM📍 Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742
Suggested donation: $50
donateRSVP to Jeannette at outreach@concordprisonoutreach.org
All are welcome!

October 25 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at First Parish of Sudbury
2025-10-25 09:30 - 15:00 | First Parish of Sudbury, 327 Concord Rd, Sudbury, 01776, United States
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.
This 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.
Leaving No One Behind:
Along 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.
Sponsor a Gift Bag

Community Event Featuring Sam Williams: 5th Annual Race and Community Dialogue Series
2025-10-28 15:30 - 17:00
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.
Public 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.
This important dialogue explores how public safety, substance use, and mental health intersect, and what collaborative, community-centered strategies can help create lasting change.
Speakers include:

Deputy John Brown – Zone Commander, Boston Police Department, Bureau of Field Services

Dr. Abigail Judge – Clinical & Forensic Psychologist; Co-Founder & Director, Boston HEAT; Instructor in Psychology, Harvard Medical School

Sandra Andrade – Senior Peer Advocate, Dee Kennedy Family Justice Center; Co-Director, Boston HEAT

Dr. Bisola Ojikutu – Commissioner of Public Health and Executive Director, Boston Public Health Commission

Jada Y. Vaughan – PhD Student, Criminology and Justice Policy & Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Northeastern University

Moderators:

Charlene D. Luma, LICSW – Chief of Staff, Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office; CRJ Community Advisory Board Member

Sam Williams – Executive Director, Concord Prison Outreach; Co-Director, CRJ Community Advisory Board, Northeastern University

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025🕞 Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM (ET)💻 Location: Virtual Event, register here
Free and open to the public! Join this meaningful conversation on the intersection of justice, health, and community well-being.

November 1 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton
2025-11-01 09:30 - 15:00 | First Parish Church of Stow & Acton, 353 Great Rd, Stow, MA, 01775, United States
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.
This 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.
Leaving No One Behind:
Along 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.
Sponsor a Gift Bag

November 15 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church
2025-11-15 09:30 - 15:00 | Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church, The Common, 9 Ayer Rd, Harvard, 01451, United States
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.
This 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.
Leaving No One Behind:
Along 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.
Sponsor a Gift Bag

November 22 – Holiday Gift Bag Assembly Day at Northeastern University
2025-11-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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.
This 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.
Leaving No One Behind:
Along 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.
Sponsor a Gift Bag

Concord Prison Outreach 2-Day Restorative Justice Training March 2026
2026-03-14 09:00 - 15:00 | West Concord Union Church, 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Concord Prison Outreach 2-Day Restorative Justice Training
This 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.
Participants 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.

Register HereTraining Overview:
What: 4-Day Restorative Justice Training
Instructor: Sam Williams, lead facilitator
Training Schedule:
Day 1: Saturday, March 14, 9:00-3:00 PM
Day 2: Sunday, March 28, 9:00-3:00 PM
Location: West Concord Union Church, 1317 Main St, Concord, MA 01742
During 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.
To express your interest in participating, please register here or go to rjcpo.eventbrite.com. Spots are limited!
