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Juanita Buie

"It was a great help to me as a single mom to have someone show they cared for my daughter and I by taking  time to bring Christmas gifts to us." 

Juanita Buie grew up on the west side of Chicago and came to know Chicagoland Prison Outreach through a connection in Cook County Jail.

After a few years of receiving support and Christmas gifts through CPO's Angels of Hope program, Juanita had the opportunity to become the coordinator for CPO in her own church.

Watch Juanita's Story of Hope, as she shares  how her connection with CPO has impacted her life. 

What Makes a Person Generous?

What Makes a Person Generous?

A Surprising Answer from Barnabas

When it comes to generosity, the apostle Barnabas is an obvious icon.

He’s singled out in the book of Acts for selling a piece of property and laying the money from its sale at the feet of the apostles. Ever since, his name has been synonymous with generosity.

Stock: The Perfect Year-End Gift

Thank you for your generosity that makes the ministry of Chicagoland Prison Outreach possible!

If you’re contemplating a year-end gift, consider giving appreciated stock to stretch the value and impact of your support. Not only will you further the important work of showing God's love to offenders and their families, but you will also benefit from tremendous cost-savings! When you donate stock or other securities that you’ve owned for at least a year, you …

Latricia Booker

Submitted by nikkinyhanna on Tue, 2021-07-06 14:45

Latricia was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. Since she was a child, she took her education seriously. She first attended St. Elizabeth elementary school, then Whitney Young Magnet High School and received her Bachelors degree from the University of Chicago in Psychology. ]

Kenan Koops

Submitted by nikkinyhanna on Thu, 2021-04-22 12:13

Tom Hickey

Submitted by nikkinyhanna on Thu, 2021-04-22 12:08

Ron Schaap

Submitted by nikkinyhanna on Mon, 2021-03-29 11:59

After being introduced to jail and prison ministry by Dan Swets before he started CPO, Ron finally rejoined him 30+ years later as a Job Developer for the welding and carpentry students. Ron also helps with leading Bible studies at Will County ADC for the last 18 years.

Email Ron at ron@cpoministries.org

Glenn Spoolstra

Submitted by nikkinyhanna on Mon, 2021-03-29 11:25

Glenn's relationship with CPO began many years ago providing and delivering Christmas gifts through the Angel Tree program. After spending many years in the fiber optic communications field Glenn became more involved with CPO by providing school supplies to families and students of those that the chaplains are ministering to. Glenn has recently joined CPO to work in the Advancement Department.

Email Glenn at glenn@cpoministries.org

Walter Harris

A 2019 graduate of the Outreach Career Center's welding program, Walter Harris first heard of CPO through a counselor at his daughters school. Before attending the welding classes, Harris ran a small lawn care service, but needed something more consistent and challenging for himself. Participating in the 16-week welding program, Harris had hands on experience, learning welding skills as well as improving his soft skills, from math courses to resume building.

Jordan Coley

Jordan Coley says she was just in the right place at the right time. She had spent a brief time with Safer Foundation, a non-profit focused on development of those with a criminal record, when her mother saw a Facebook post advertising free vocational classes at a school in Roseland. She called the number on the ad on a Thursday and was brought in for orientation the next Monday.