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Stay informed! There are many ways you can take action and be an ally for the women we serve.
Stay informed! There are many ways you can take action and be an ally for the women we serve.
MORE THAN 700%How much the number of women in the U.S. prison system has grown
since 1980. |
#1 IN THE U.S.Texas now incarcerates more women in sheer numbers than any
other state. |
908% INCREASEHow much Texas' female incarceration rate has gone up since 1980 (versus 396% for the male population).
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Becoming a volunteer is easy and will take less than half a day of training. Time well spent! You'll then have opportunities to serve as a business mentor and coach during in-prison events and the business competition.
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Your gift will put hope, healing, and employment skills within reach to help women thrive after prison. By making a good living, they can provide for themselves, care for their families, and contribute to their communities.
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By hiring a woman who has served time in prison, you help eliminate systemic obstacles that stand in her way. EWOP graduates are motivated and ready to work, and they are grateful and diligent once hired.
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