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...
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...
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...
“Jill, Rhoda and I had a delightful visit with Patricia Newton, a long time supporter and valued WSP volunteer. I miss you Patricia!” – Judith Dullnig, WSP Founder and Board President
