ASPC-LEWIS INMATES RAISE FUNDS FOR “KIDS VOTING” PROGRAM
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Released August 13, 2008 Fundraiser Set To Sponsor Classrooms Across State [Phoenix, AZ] The inmates at the Arizona State Prison Complex-Lewis no longer have voting rights, but they are still raising funds to help Arizona kids understand that voting is a right you want to use and not lose! When the ASPC-Lewis staff and inmates learned that Kids Voting Arizona could implement the voting program for the November 4, 2008 election for only $15 per class, they decided to see how many classes they could help support. The fundraising program began August 1st and will run through August 14th. Inmates will be donating money they earned while working in prison. “We appreciate this opportunity for our inmates to practice restorative justice principals by giving back to the community through this project”, said ASPC-Lewis Warden John Palosaari. Kids Voting Arizona is appreciative of the support and humbled by the commitment of ASPC-Lewis inmates and staff. “Families and children are the most important thing to anyone who has them. The staff and inmates of ASPC-Lewis are reaching out to the community and an alliance will be forged based on the common concern for children and their future,” said Kim Hall, Compliance Specialist for Kids Voting Arizona. About the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
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