A heartfelt thank-you goes out to the families of Bette March and Dean Gray for their generous funding of the beautiful new Fireside Room stained-glass light box. Corrie Art Glass of Monticello created this original piece specifically for Central with input from Janet Gray, Suzie Miller and the Décor Committee. Thanks also to Mike and Luke Kirby for installing the stained-glass.
The Decatur Correctional Center’s Moms & Babies Program is the Dorcas Disciples 2024 Christmas donation recipient and we invite all Central members to participate in this worthwhile endeavor. This program has proven successful in supporting incarcerated mothers in developing and nurturing bonds with their infants. Goals are to continue a reduction in the re-offense rate for participants and reduce chances of these children someday continuing the cycle of incarceration. Participating mothers rely heavily on donations or sharing items with other moms. Dorcas ladies have chosen the following items for Central donations at our two “baby locations” in the Friendship Center & Great Hall: Baby Bath Towels, Baby Washcloths, Baby Wash, Baby Lotion, Diaper Cream, Diapers (Size Newborn, 1, 3, 4), Wipes, Baby Powder, Baby Oil, Baby Hair Combs & Brushes. DONATION PERIOD ENDS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19TH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS!