Going Home: Collecting Men’s and Women’s Clothing

           Social Ministry is collecting clothing for men exiting Danville Correctional Center as well for women leaving Decatur Correctional Center. The chaplain at Danville provides clothing as a way to enable the formerly incarcerated to begin re-entry into society wearing less stigmatizing clothing than the sweats provided by the prison.  He describes the process as transformative and as a sign of hope. Decatur has a similar program for women going home.  Gently used pants, shirts, sweaters, light jackets as well as shoes are needed. T shirts are accepted but cannot have messaging other than the manufacture’s logo.  No belts, socks, or underwear are accepted. There will be a collection tub in the Narthex to receive your items.  The last collection day will be April 22.  Time to tidy your closets!