![]() Three-quarters of women and half of men imprisoned in Rhode Island report having one or more children. In his nomination form, Professional Services Coordinator for Institutional Programs Ken Findlay wrote, “Under Mary’s committed and dedicated leadership, Books Beyond has grown from a program that first caused unease and suspicion amongst facility staff to one which is now considered an integral part of the RIDOC’s rehabilitative programming efforts.” Once recorded, the books and tapes are mailed to the children at their homes. Lhowe has been the volunteer program manager of the ACI’s Books Beyond Program, overseeing a small but dedicated corps of volunteers who have made it possible for 100 inmates to select and record on audio cassettes up to three books for each of their children. The guest speaker for the event will be Channel 12 anchor Mike Montecalvo, a Woonsocket native and active supporter of local charities. Dixon Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented to Mary Lhowe of Warwick, R.I., program manager of the Books Beyond Program. During the ceremony, the 12th annual Russell E. in the 2nd floor Conference Room of the main administration building, located at 40 Howard Ave., Cranston. ![]() – Octo– The Rhode Island Department of Corrections will hold its 16th annual Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, October 20th, beginning at 4 p.m. ![]() RIDOC Names Books Beyond Coordinator Mary Lhowe of Warwick, RIĬRANSTON, R.I. ![]() RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS 40 HOWARD AVENUE CRANSTON, RI 02920įOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tracey E. RIDOC Names Books Beyond Coordinator Mary Lhowe of Warwick, RI Volunteer of the Year for 2009
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