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RETURN OF SAN QUENTIN COOKS

November 29, 2023 by Joshua Strange

H-UNIT'S POPULAR COOKING PROGRAM TURNING UP THE HEAT AGAIN AFTER TWO-YEAR COVID PAUSE The head chef inspected the knife work of his sous chefs, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PRISON PROGRAMS

SAN QUENTIN LIBRARY LAUNCHES NEEDLEPOINT CRAFTING PROGRAM

November 29, 2023 by Richard Fernandez

A new needlepointing program at San Quentin is offering residents a chance to express their creative side through the craft. Prior to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PRISON PROGRAMS

‘ALIVE INSIDE’ EVENTS GIVE SAN QUENTIN RESIDENTS OPPORTUNITY FOR MEANINGFUL EXPRESSION 

November 29, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Residents of San Quentin shared vulnerabilities through creative and spontaneous expressions of music, spoken word, poetry, storytelling and silence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PRISON PROGRAMS

RRCA AWARD HONORS SQ VOLUNTEER

August 14, 2023 by Steve Brooks

The head coach of San Quentin’s 1000 Mile running club received the volunteer of the year award from the Road Runner Club of America.  Frank … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PRISON PROGRAMS, Recently Posted, SPORTS

SQ MARIN SHAKESPEARE PLAY CONFRONTS THE TREATMENT OF WOMEN

August 14, 2023 by Joshua Strange

William Shakespeare watercolour painting of the famous English Elizabethan playwright and bard from Stratford Upon Avon born in the 16th century, computer Generative AI stock illustration image

The Marin Shakespeare class at San Quentin continued its tradition of performing classic plays from the English bard’s portfolio. On June 30, it was a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, PRISON PROGRAMS, Recently Posted

POWER OF THANKS: NO MORE TEARS APPRECIATION CEREMONY HONORS AGENTS OF CHANGE

August 13, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

By Bostyon Johnson Managing Editor, Michael Callahan Staff Writer San Quentin’s No More Tears program has had a significant impact on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PRISON PROGRAMS, Recently Posted

POWER OF LIGHT: LIGHT KEEPERS PROGRAM WELCOMES A NEWLY TRAINED COHORT 

August 13, 2023 by Michael Callahan

By Michael Callahan  Staff Writer,  Bostyon Johnson  Managing Editor  San Quentin’s Light Keepers — a peer support program … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PRISON PROGRAMS, Recently Posted

COOKING UP A SECOND CHANCE 

August 12, 2023 by John Schoppe-Rico

FORMER SQ CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STARTS CULINARY PROGRAM FORTHE HOMELESS AND THOSE RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE After working as a correctional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PRISON PROGRAMS, Recently Posted

RESIDENTS OF H-UNIT FIND HEALING IN PLANTS 

August 12, 2023 by William Harris

A San Quentin garden program uses the power of planting and growing to help students apply what they learn to their rehabilitation.  The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PRISON PROGRAMS, Recently Posted, San Quentin State Prison

INCARCERATED WRITERS SHARE THEIR TALENT IN ANNUAL PUBLIC READING

August 12, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

WILLIAM JAMES ASSOCIATION EVENT IN SQ CHAPEL PROMOTES CREATIVITY AND WRITING SKILLS  Seventeen San Quentin Prison residents shared their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, PRISON PROGRAMS, Recently Posted

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