Consuela Styles is a fashion and lifestyle brand founded in Austin, Texas. The fashion brand has awarded its vivid, unique textile bags worldwide. Click the link below to learn more about the bags and their mission. This month, Consuela worked their magic with our Executive Director, Jill Gonzalez, at our Women Storybook Project office. Through...
Elizabeth McCraine first learned about WSP at her church, St. Matthew’s, 14 years ago, and she has been a team leader for about 12 years now. She still recalls the early stages of the program, when she and Pat Yeargain would haul tape recorders, cassettes, and supplies up to the Mountain View Unit. The first...
“I was so moved by the dedication of the various volunteers in trying to make a positive impact on the relationships between incarcerated moms and their children.” – Charlene Ingram, Volunteer, Team Leader She enjoys seeing the moms relax, open up and express their love and hopes for their children. Charlene reminds us that there...
I’ve volunteered with WSP since 2009 and like most of our volunteers, have loved being a part of Women’s Storybook Project, especially going into the prisons and meeting the moms we serve. Then my personal life was turned upside down 4 years ago with the death of our son and then personal health challenges with chemo...
Cynthia Winer has been working with Women’s Storybook Project since 2011. After five years as a team leader at Lane Murray, she now serves the program in the Volunteer Intake position. In this role, she helps volunteers get approved through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Windham School District. “I love doing this job...
Women’s Storybook Project was my placement for 2 years and I have since continued to volunteer in prisons and in the office on my own. I now also sit on the Board of Directors! After reading the WSP placement description in 2019, I immediately ranked WSP #1 on my preferences. I’d never heard of anything sweeter or more touching! And...
7 Benefits of Reading to Children Whether you’re reading a classic novel or fairy tales before bed, reading aloud to children can significantly benefit your child’s life. Some benefits reading to children include: 1. Supported cognitive development 2. Improved language skills 3. Preparation for academic success 4. Developing a special bond with your child 5....
Shereen Vinke first fell in love with Women’s Storybook Project in 2018 when a member of her church gave a presentation on prison ministries. “I remember being impressed at how much went into making WSP happen–sorting and collecting and distributing books, arranging for all the volunteers and getting them where they needed to be, communicating...
We were blessed in the fall when Henry Easton completed his Eagle Scout Project with the help of volunteers from his troop. Henry learned valuable skills in construction, fundraising and organizing as he planned the space, raised the funds and donations, and transformed the entrance to Building M. Also, see Volunteer Opportunities if you’d...
If you were able to come to the trainings already, feel free to save for your own review. There are some important changes in the way we will record and upload recordings for mailing. In Prison – digital recorder and spreadsheet usage (RECORDING)- with Jeri Saper, WSP Tech Committee Chair In Prison computer process- in depth...
