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Thursday, June 11, 2009

2009 Volunteer Award from Lackawanna County Prison

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Peckville, PA Religious Author Wins 2009 Volunteer Award from Lackawanna County Prison


Helen Silvestri (pen name Ellen Chaksil) author of With God There Is Hope: Hope for Humanity receives recognition for her charity work at prison

ARCHBALD, PENNSYLVANIA – Tribute Books is pleased to announce that author, Helen Silvestri (pen name Ellen Chaksil) has won the 2009 Volunteer Award from the Lackawanna County Prison in Scranton, Pa.

The 4th Annual Volunteers Program titled “I Make A Difference” was held at the prison on June 2. Chaplain, Rev. Ricardo Jackson, selected the winner from among the prison’s many volunteers. Silvestri, a resident of Peckville, Pa., was chosen for her weekly visits with the Monday Prayer Group.

Deputy Warden Timothy Betti presented Silvestri with the crystal globe award. Inmates prepared refreshments and entertained guests by singing, acting and reciting poetry.

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