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...
Our recent volunteer orientation was a great opportunity to go over the “new normal” in volunteering with our organization and prepare volunteer training to both new and old volunteers. Our virtual (and in person) volunteer training opportunity is a great practice to remain safe during these times. In preparation of our return to “in prison”...
Early recording days at Lane Murray. Volunteers were scattered in corners in the chapel. And now we send the moms’ voices via a URL!!! #FlashbackFriday
After seeing our WSP in action at the Lane Murray Unit while she was the warden, Warden Howard contacted me after she was assigned to Plane State Jail/Henley unit. She wanted the program in Dayton (Houston area). It happened with her help and the Houston/Baytown volunteers! The Plane State Jail has the largest number of...
July is almost over, and I’m reminded of how much we (WSP) enjoyed that month! Since Windham School District closed during July, it was time for us to relax a little (for me, it was reading, gardening and sailing). We also had time to plan for The Texas Book Festival, Barnes and Noble Holiday Book...
