Agency Details:

Jail Chaplaincy of Racine County

Developing an honest relationship to encourage change so as to assist in returning to our community contributing, healthier citizens. Our mission is to; Meet the needs of those incarcerated and reduce recidivism.

Description:
The Jail Chaplaincy of Racine is a not for profit organization that provide programing for those who are incarcerated at the Racine County Jail. Programs include GED, Individual counseling, anger management, self esteem, womens group, and pre and post release support. The Post Release Center assists ex-offenders in getting their basic needs of food clothing and shelter as well as providing on going counseling and regular support.

History:
The Racine County Jail Chaplaincy is a non-profit, holistic, ecumenical, interfaith program concerned with the whole person. The Jail Chaplaincy provides programming for the multi-faceted needs of inmates and their families, the large majority are poor and disenfranchised Racine County residents. It was begun by Sister Lois Aceto in 1982 and now is partially supported by the Sheriff. The Chaplain is the only employee of a non-profit Board. The goals of the Chaplaincy are to assist inmates to grow emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually and return back to the community, more responsible, contributing citizens. We encourage respect for human life, public and private property, earth's resources, and aesthetic values. We believe that every person is capable of contributing to the good of society.

Contact people:

Merritt Adams, Chaplain/Executive Director, (262) 880-2627, (email) Steve Frazier, Chaplain's Assistant, (262) 989-8585, (email)

Office fax number: (262) 636-3470

Address:

717 Wisconsin Avenue Racine, WI 53403 (See a map)

Web Site: http://racinecounty.com/chaplain

Directions:

From I-94 take Highway 20 east (approximately 10 miles) through town. Turn right on Wisconsin Avenue. The Law Enforcement Center will be immeadiately on your left, the jail is on the south end of this building. Look for the. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 7th street (hwy 20),   Walk distance (in minutes): 3   Nearest Bus Stop: State Street, 25 minutes minute walk

Last updated on October 21, 2009