Compassion Works for All

“FROM IMPRISONMENT TO INSPIRATION”

Over 50 Arkansas leaders spent an afternoon discussing how to empower returning citizens from prisons and jails and help them create pathways to success.

If you are interested in attending our next event, call 1-501-508-4334.

Compassion Works for All is bringing together community leaders interested in improving our prison system and exploring a variety of ways we can improve Arkansans returning to communities after being in prison.

JOIN US on Wednesday, April 22nd from 1:00 to 5:00 at Red and Blue Venue.

Seating is limited. Please let us know if you are interested in joining us, and I’ll send you details about registering.

We will have a podcast following the event which will capture all our activities. If you are interested in hearing our podcast, please reply to this FB post.

It was a wonderful day at William B. Thrasher Boys’ Club as over 200 excited children spent a morning listening to inspiring speakers, receiving a new backpack, and learning new moves for football. This event was FREE to all children thanks to Damien Land and his Board of Directors.

Damien continues to serve South End Little Rock through these activities while also being a board member of Compassion Works for All.

Congratulations, Damien Land, on another successful event!

Lona McCastlain, Member of the Arkansas Post-Prison Transfer Board (Parole Board) gave an excellent presentation at Larry B. Norris Unit (Tucker Max) to inmates last week. She clearly explained the process of parole hearings. A parole applicant’s hearing — their opportunity to explain their growth and preparation — is usually heard by one representative of the Parole Board. The member then takes the recommendation to the full Parole Board; 5 affirmative votes of the Board are required for the release of any inmate.

COMPASSION WORKS FOR ALL is grateful to the honest, straightforward parole information Ms. McCastlain shared with the men at Tucker Max. The men now have a clearer understanding of how the parole process works in Arkansas — that information is essential as they prepare for their hearings.

We had a wonderful time in November with our Chocolate Sunday, a celebration of the life and legacy of Judith Faust. Always a joy to have community.

Tomorrow (5/6) in the Commons at Pettaway Square! Join us at 10am for Community Meditation and stay for yoga, the Lorax Market, Paper Hearts bookstore, and more!

It's Lorax Market time y'all and if you haven't tried a class at The Commons, they're offering free/donation based classes ALL day w/ proceeds going to support Compassion Works for All

BIG NEWS!!

Compassion Works for All has teamed up with The Rep for the production of Clyde’s, a story about three people released from prison who find themselves working together at a sandwich shop.

Join us at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre (aka The Rep) on Friday, June 16th at 6:00 pm for drinks and hors d'oeuvres followed by the performance of Clyde’s.

Tickets are only $40 and all purchases support the work of CWFA.

Seats are limited, so click the link to purchase yours today.

See you at The Rep!

CWFA at The Rep! Join us for the production of Clyde’s and help support meditation programs in Arkansas state jails and prisons

We had an incredible evening at our NLR House Party. A huge thanks to everyone who donated and attended.

If you’d still like to donate, visit compassionworksforall.org/mind and select “NLR House Party” as your cause. Be sure to increase your impact by opting to make your donation a monthly gift.

Calling all our friends and supporters in the North Little Rock area -

Come out next Thursday, April 27th, from 5:30-7:30 for a NLR House Party at the home of CWFA board member, Casell Randle. Spend an evening with compassionate people enjoying food and drinks, and learn a bit about what CWFA's doing in jails, prisons, and recovery centers.

Check out our FB event page for more details. See you next Thursday!