Massachusetts Catholic Conference
May 18, 2009
· Funding for Dismas House
was cut from the
Dismas House of
Massachusetts is being held up as a model prisoner re-entry program for communities
nationwide to imitate. Highlights of their important achievements can be viewed on their
website, http://www.dismashouse.org/.
· Senator
Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) has filed amendment # 389 to restore
Dismas House funding.
The Senate is scheduled to
consider amendments to the
Action Steps:
1.)
Call your State Senator. Call the main
switchboard (617-722-2000) and ask to be transferred your Senator’s office.
Ask your State
Senator to speak with Senate leadership to urge them to adopt amendment #389 during the
Senate budget debate. Let your Senator know
you support restoring funds for Dismas House.
2.)
To learn who your State
Senator is, go to www.wheredoivotema.com
or call the main State House number at 617-722-2000.
(v) 617-367-6060
(f) 617-367-2767
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