While still grieving incalculable losses due to COVID, I am concerned that a possible palliative effect of this new year could be a false reassurance that somehow a new year will make our problems disappear.
Reflections on 2020
As the year comes to a close, I suspect that many are looking forward to kicking it figuratively to the curb and toasting its conclusion on New Year’s Eve. It has been a trying year at the least. One of my personal guidelines is “If I am going to go through H – e – double hockey sticks, I am going to learn from it.”
IRS allowing a special charitable tax deduction this year
The IRS is allowing a special charitable tax deduction this year for people who do not plan to itemize their 2020 taxes next year. Every donation is important and will be put to good use, in support of children and families affected by the criminal justice system. Thank you for your consideration and we hope you all have a nice and healthy holiday season.
2020 Year End Report
2019/2020 Annual Report – Inside Friends Outside in Los Angeles County
In Memory of Harolyn Sacks
We were saddened to learn that our former volunteer, Harolyn Sacks, passed away this year. Harolyn was a volunteer jail visitor at the then – Los Angeles County Jail for women, Sybil Brand Institute, c 1990.