Inmates at Elmwood Correctional Facility's Goodwill store receive free clothing before release

SOURCE www.npr.org
Inmates at Elmwood Correctional Facility's Goodwill store get to choose two full outfits, including underwear and socks, for free before their release. The store is a partnership between Goodwill of Silicon Valley and the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, providing job skills and hands-on experience for inmates. The program aims to help women leave with their dignity intact and a fresh start.

Key Points

  • Inmates get to choose two full outfits, underwear, and socks for free before release
  • Partnership between Goodwill of Silicon Valley and Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
  • Program offers job skills and hands-on experience mirroring community stores
  • Aims to help women leave with dignity and a fresh start
  • Plans to expand the program to men housed at Elmwood

Pros

  • Provides job skills and hands-on experience for inmates
  • Helps women leave with dignity and a fresh start
  • Creates a sustainable source of clothing for women being released from jail

Cons

  • Limited to women only
  • Not available in all correctional facilities