Inmates incarcerated at the Caldwell County Jail will receive a Christmas meal and gift bags this year, thanks to a collaboration between Green Hill Baptist Church and Where New Beginnings Start in Princeton.
Stephanie Boaz, a board-certified Christian Life Coach/Counselor and Batterer Intervention Provider is the owner of Where New Beginnings Start. In 2022, she partnered with the Caldwell County Jail to provide a new program offering hope and a new beginning for inmates who are released back into society.
Boaz, who is also a member of Green Hill Baptist Church, said the idea of gift bags came about after her pastor asked if there was something they could do for the inmates at the local jail. She explained that her church recognizes that some inmates lack family or financial means to purchase additional items while incarcerated, and the church wanted to offer assistance.
According to Boaz, she has compiled a list of items for gift bags, ensuring that the inmates receive something for Christmas.
click to download audioOne thing a lot of the inmates appreciate is stamped envelopes.
click to download audioShe emphasized that being incarcerated can sometimes be gloomy and the inmates deserve to have something that brings a smile to their face.
click to download audioFurthermore, Boaz said Where New Beginnings Start is going to provide a holiday meal for the inmates.
click to download audioBoaz stated that they currently have enough volunteers; however, if anyone wants to make a monetary donation it would be appreciated.
click to download audioShe says they are preparing to cook for 75 inmates as well as all the jailers. Donations will be taken until December 8th.
Boaz suggests that any excess supplies or monetary donations could be utilized for other holidays throughout the year, spreading joy to inmates and letting them know there are people in our community who really do care.
