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| Program gives inmates chance to learn new skills, fund their educations |
| By cjonline.com- Katie Moore |
| Published: 11/16/2015 |
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A program implemented at Topeka Correctional Facility is helping inmates convert crafting projects into college credits. Kimberly Daugherty, a former employee of the Kansas Department of Corrections, brought her organization to the women’s prison in August 2014. Green Gals uses recycled materials to make a variety of items such as quilts, cards, clothing and coasters. The eight women currently partaking in the group paint, sew, knit and crochet different projects. Many of the items they create are sold at Gravity Gallery and Shops in NOTO. The money made from sales funds other initiatives — and for two of the women, their schooling. Lana, whose last name has been withheld for privacy, has been in prison for 14 years. Participating in Green Gals has given her an opportunity to learn new skills, keep her productive and fund her education, she said. In the fall, Lana began her first semester at Washburn Tech. So far, she has a 4.0 GPA. She is in the business program and would like to start her own restaurant one day. Read More. |
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