“The hope toward which they stretch, is stretching toward them.”
from “The Gospel of Truth”
REJOICE AND FOLLOW OUR ASP FAMILY
A HUGE THANK YOU to our community friends, sponsors and tireless volunteers (past and present) generously donating their time, talents and funding for the women at YORK CI.
You are the wind beneath their wings.
2026 Books for Storybook
Many thanks to Jean Baur (right) for her generous donation of her book “What do Toes Do” for the children of the women at York.
We are so grateful for the joy this book will bring to so many children.
February 6, 2026 – SHORELINE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HOSTS ASP
Ann and Allison are so grateful for the warm hospitality of our local shoreline retirement community and for the opportunity to share and raise awareness about the realities faced by incarcerated women in Connecticut.
October 14th, 2025 – SACRED SWEETIES GIFTS
Heartfelt thanks to St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church in Marlborough, CT, for their many years of generosity and support of A Sacred Place.
Through their continued donations of baby items and clothing, they have helped provide comfort, dignity, and care to so many women and their families
July 22, 2025 – THE STORYBOOK TEAM
The Storybook Team came together to share laughter, connection, and heartfelt gratitude as we celebrated Jaunita Durham and Verna Swann for their many years of dedicated service to the women of York as tireless volunteers as well as serving on our ASP board.
June 27, 2025 – Sacred Sweats in motion
On a blustery day, Ann and Allison made their way to York, delivering sweats for women to wear as they step into a new chapter upon release. A simple gesture, but one filled with dignity, warmth, and care.
Because everyone deserves to walk out feeling seen, supported, and wrapped in compassion for the future.
June 7, 2025 – A HEARTFELT FAREWELL
The team gathered with full hearts to say farewell to Barbara Lisien Juliano, (center, 4th from left) our beloved Executive Director for the past 10 years. Barbara’s leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication have shaped who we are in countless ways. We are so grateful for her legacy and the foundation she has built for the future.
Our sponsors play a vital role in making our work possible.
Through their generosity, we are able to provide programs, resources, and support to Connecticut’s incarcerated women. We thank each of our sponsors for helping us create a meaningful and lasting impact!
We would love to be invited to introduce
our programs to your organization.
email us at
ASacredPlace@outlook.com
A Sacred Place, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to providing rehabilitative programs and educational opportunities for incarcerated women in Connecticut.
Contact
A Sacred Place, Inc.
61 Main St.
Suite 1nb
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Information regarding the Barbara Mahon College Fund:
barbaramahonfund@gmail.com