Compassion Works for All

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Compassion Works for All

We live out the principles of compassion in order to liberate those associated with the prison system from suffering in all its forms. Make a difference!!

CWFA offers healing and hope through compassionate actions, advocacy, and teaching for the disenfranchised, marginalized, and all those affected by America’s prison system. We work toward a world in which communities and institutions ensure that everyone can thrive and no one is forgotten. Since 1993, Compassion Works for All has evolved from the prison counseling efforts of Anna Cox, ACSW. Her years of one-on-one inmate visits and meditation/counseling groups led to Dharma Friends, a spiritually supportive newsletter mailed to prisoners around the country. In 2005, Compassion Works for All, Inc., 501(c)(3) became active with many dedicated volunteers and individual donors. Now, thanks to all our supporters, we are growing exponentially. Compassion Works for All PROGRAMS:

Mindfulness-based classes are held at various jail, prison, reentry, and recovery centers in Arkansas on a weekly basis. Dharma Friends Newsletter is sent to over 3,600 inmates in all fifty states. Contemplative sessions on compassion are offered twice monthly in the community through a partnership with CALS. Prison chaplaincy outreach offers free support materials to chaplains in every federal and state prison in the country. Prisoner support services sends welcome packets, personal letters and books to prisoners in every state. We plant seeds of transformation in the criminal justice system with writings, teachings, lectures and videos. We are dedicated to the transformation of society's views on prisons. We educate the public on the root causes of crime and violence - and how to heal them by developing materials offering thoughts on the causes of the journey to prison, highlighting healing interventions to encourage and vote for a transformation of the criminal justice system. Volunteer opportunities are available!! There are a number of ways to support our programs! Compassion Works for All
P.O. Box 7708
Little Rock, Arkansas 72217-7708

For information: cory@compassionarkansas.org

05/05/2023

Tomorrow (5/6) in the Commons at Pettaway Square! Join us at 10am for Community Meditation and stay for yoga, the Lorax Market, Paper Hearts bookstore, and more!

It's Lorax Market time y'all and if you haven't tried a class at The Commons, they're offering free/donation based classes ALL day w/ proceeds going to support Compassion Works for All

05/02/2023

BIG NEWS!!

Compassion Works for All has teamed up with The Rep for the production of Clyde’s, a story about three people released from prison who find themselves working together at a sandwich shop.

Join us at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre (aka The Rep) on Friday, June 16th at 6:00 pm for drinks and hors d'oeuvres followed by the performance of Clyde’s.

Tickets are only $40 and all purchases support the work of CWFA.

Seats are limited, so click the link to purchase yours today.

See you at The Rep!

Join us for the production of Clyde’s and help support meditation programs in Arkansas state jails and prisons

04/28/2023

We had an incredible evening at our NLR House Party. A huge thanks to everyone who donated and attended.

If you’d still like to donate, visit compassionworksforall.org/mind and select “NLR House Party” as your cause. Be sure to increase your impact by opting to make your donation a monthly gift.

04/18/2023

Calling all our friends and supporters in the North Little Rock area -

Come out next Thursday, April 27th, from 5:30-7:30 for a NLR House Party at the home of CWFA board member, Casell Randle. Spend an evening with compassionate people enjoying food and drinks, and learn a bit about what CWFA's doing in jails, prisons, and recovery centers.

Check out our FB event page for more details. See you next Thursday!

04/14/2023

We can't wait to see you this Saturday (4/15) at The Commons at Pettaway Square for our very first community meditation! We'll come together the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10am for a time of focused stillness and quiet. A $5 donation is suggested, and all proceeds benefit CWFA.

03/29/2023

Zina has been hard at work and having tons of fun! Here is her pictured with some of our friends at the local jail during one of her art classes. We are so glad to have her on our team and know she's making a difference. If you would like to contribute to art supplies, head to our website at compassionworksforall.org/mind

03/23/2023

Don't forget to plan to come to the Benton-Area House Party next week! This is the perfect opportunity for learning more about CWFA and sharing stories with others. House Parties are always so rewarding because we get to hear from you! See you soon!

03/20/2023

Happy Monday, everyone! Journaling is one way to practice mindfulness and can be very helpful for those who may find it challenging to be still for moments at a time. Take some time today to journal a couple of sentences!

03/17/2023

Mark your calendars for our next house party! In just a couple of weeks we will be meeting together in Benton. Come out to learn more about CWFA, what we do, and meet our team! Can't wait to see you there!

03/15/2023

‼️ All of our merchandise is currently on sale and priced to go! ‼️Check out out website under "what we do"-->"merchandise" to snag your favorite Compassion Works for All t-shirts, hoodies, and artwork. We've never had a sale like this, you don't want to miss it!

03/06/2023

Happy Monday, everyone. We hope you take just a few moments today to breathe in the warmer air of Spring, which is well on its way. Take a moment to reflect on what Spring means to you.

03/01/2023

If you haven't yet, consider funding a roll of stamps to aid in correspondence efforts this month! Each month we have letters that need to be delivered from correspondence volunteers to our brothers and sisters in prison. This is one of the most important pieces of our work, providing consistent communication to those residing in a place that has the opportunity to be a pretty lonely place. Go to compassionworksforall.org/mind to donate, or visit our volunteer page to become someone who writes some of these letters!

Address

1400 W Markham Street, Ste 308B
Little Rock, AR
72201

Telephone

+15015084334

Website

http://www.CompassionWorksforAll.org/

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