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Chester Holds Toy Drive

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January 02, 2020 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

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SCI Chester held its annual toy drive during the months of November and December. This year, the staff collected more than 150 toys to be donated to the Wesley House.

The Wesley House is a homeless shelter for single women or families. The shelter has 17 rooms for guests and is typically at full capacity of 70 people on any given day. It serves an average of 240 individuals (75 households) per year. Wesley House has a state-of-the-art computer training room for clients to improve their computer skills, search for employment and secure permanent housing. Financial literacy (Money Smarts) classes are offered as well as the Catholic Social Services' Out of Poverty Program, enrichment classes, nutrition classes, medical assessments through Horizon House, respite care for needy children and toys during the holiday season.

The Inmate Improvement Organization (IIO) was also in the giving spirit. Inmates at Chester donated over $1,500 to purchase toys for over 60 children with incarcerated parents. The children were able to look through a "toy catalog" of the purchased toys and pick which item they would like to leave with at the end of their visit. 


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