Ongoing Supply Needs
At any given time, we are collecting a variety of supplies, resources and needs for particular programs or events at WCCW. These are monthly expenses that we need your help with! Would you consider being a recurring contributor? If so, CLICK HERE.
Please see the various ongoing programs listed below, or visit our current online wishlist here:
The Hygiene Closet
There is a significant percentage of the WCCW population that receives no financial assistance while they are incarcerated. Additionally, what the state provides of basic needs for hygiene-related resources is inadequate. We have recently developed a “hygiene closet” of supplies for residents that qualify for needing additional products. These items we often take for granted – like toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant – are crucial for these women, as they not only help with disease prevention and physical health, but also provide a sense of mental and emotional well-being… READ MORE
Greeting Cards
WITH YOUR SUPPORT, we hand out over 1200 cards quarterly so EVERY single resident is able to have this vital supply for maintaining outside connections! One of the easiest ways to help support this program with us is to donate online – we have resources to buy cards in bulk, so we try to get the most for our money – they are expensive these days!
Incarceration is isolating. Greeting cards are important for inmates because they help in maintaining emotional connections with loved ones, combat those feelings of isolation, and contribute to better long-term outcomes upon release… READ MORE
OUR VISION
“Having benefited from Ministry of Hope’s gifts of authentic connection, genuine belonging and deep healing, participants are empowered to create a better life for themselves and contribute positively to their communities.”
As the sole source of funding for the interfaith chaplaincy program at Western Correctional Center for Women, Ministry of Hope nurtures a safe space for residents to foster personal transformation, inspire future growth, and uncover the potential for new beginnings.