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Pastor Sends 50 000 Christmas Cards To Inmates
The Rev. William Johnson, a 14 year corrections chaplain, organized 50 000 Christmas cards for Illinois prisoners families. The cards funded by donors and produced with help from ex offenders and local businesses were distributed to 7 100 inmates. Johnson leads outreach through Irving Park United Methodist Church and Stateville penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
Chicago
UPI
William Johnson
Illinois
Johnson
Corrections Department
Ben Bey
Freedom Through Art Studio
Berk Paper Co
Rockford, Ill
Herman Gee
Tinley Park
Stateville Penitentiary
Joliet
Michael White
Pontiac Correctional Center
Irving Park United Methodist Church