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    Help someone have a brighter future by earning their GED and learning how they can become a more productive member of the community.

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    Help someone heal from trauma or substance abuse by supporting our counseling and recovery programs.

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    Help parents enrich their children’s lives by participating in Fatherhood and Motherhood classes.

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    Help break the cycle of abuse by supporting our Domestic Violence and Anger Management classes.

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    Help stock our library by providing books for leisure, education, guidance, and resources for leading a better life.

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Center for Correctional Concerns is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and donors may be able to enjoy a tax deduction for their generous gift. (EIN#36-3091943)

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Center for Correctional Concerns Wishlists through Amazon

Aunt Mary’s Storybook Project (AMS) was launched by Companions Journeying Together (CJTINC) in 1993. They aim to keep families connected with their children through audio recordings of age-appropriate children's books and a short personal message. The Center for Correctional Concerns works with volunteers from CJTINC to strengthen family bonds and support emotional well-being by enabling participants to record themselves reading stories to their children. This partnership and commitment to supporting families through creative engagement remains a cornerstone in facilitating positive outcomes for reintegration and long-term family stability.

Click here for our CCC Storybook Wishlist

The Center for Correctional Concerns provides education and preparation as well as proctoring GED tests. In addition we provide English as a Second Language, literacy classes, enrichment classes for those who have a high school diploma, and computer classes.

In addition to much needed educational books, Bibles (both English and Spanish), inspirational books on change, and various classroom supplies, CCC gratefully accepts office supplies and refreshments for our staff and volunteers.

Click here for our CCC Materials Wishlist

Donations are vital to our programs! Your contributions and donations help us continue and grow our programs, reaching detained parents and their children. Our programs support individuals impacted by the justice system within the Will County Adult Detention Facility, equipping them with the necessary tools and support for successful reintegration into the community upon release.

Donations by Check
may be mailed to:
Center for Correctional Concerns
c/o Development Department
95 S. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60436

“My classes helped me understand the underlying reasons why I turned to alcohol and counseling helped me see there was a better path for me.”

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“I was able to understand how I could be a better father and appreciate my child after taking my parenting class.”

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“I didn’t realize all the rage I was holding inside me until I took Anger Management classes. It’s changed the way I think about who I am.”

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