Connecting families. Inspiring readers. Strengthening hope.
Staying in Closer Touch works at two sites in Washtenaw County.
Women’s Huron Valley Facility
is on the corner of Platt and Bemis roads. Two volunteers go each week.
Washtenaw County Jail
is on Hogback Road just east of US23. We visit weekly to both men and women there.
2025 Impact
658
Children received a book and recording
7
Average age of child being read to
277
Volunteer hours spent in prison visits
1,143
Volunteer hours spent behind the scenes
The grandfather/caregiver who took the child to preschool said that every time they got in the car to make the drive the little girl said,
“play Mommy.”
So grandpa slipped the CD in the player and off they’d go.
A young mom walked in to select a book. She was asked how old her child was, and she replied, “Three weeks, and I know it is early but I want my child to recognize my voice so when I go home. I want us to already have some bond established.”