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| INDOC holds school supply fundraiser |
| By The Indianapolis Star |
| Published: 09/05/2007 |
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INDIANA - A unique partnership between the Indiana Department of Correction and The Villages has resulted in the donation of hundreds of backpacks and thousands of dollars to help create better learning opportunities for foster children who have suffered abuse and neglect. During a three-week campaign, each of the 30 Indiana correctional facilities hosted fundraisers, collected school supplies and purchased new backpacks. In 2005, when the program started, the department raised $6,400. This year, offenders and staff raised more than $22,000 -- far exceeding the original goal. Project organizers say money and donations are still coming in. Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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