FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 9, 2005

DEBERRY SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITY INMATES DEVELOP INNOVATIVE WAY TO DONATE TO TSUNAMI RELIEF FUND

Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee Department of Correction inmates located at the DeBerry Special Needs Facility (DSNF) in Nashville were saddened by the news of the deadly tsunami that struck Southeast Asia in December, and felt compelled to do something to help the victims of this terrible disaster.

The inmates built a custom jewelry box, approximately 30" X 24" in size.  Beginning February 1, 2005, DeBerry employees had the opportunity to bid on the jewelry box with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund.

DSNF Inmate Jobs Coordinator Jason Saunders said the activities and donations made by the DeBerry Special Needs Facility inmate population raised a total of $327.00.  "The American Red Cross was moved by the compassion shown and amount of money raised.  The inmates should be commended for their humanitarian efforts," Saunders added.

A drawing was held on February 14, 2005, and personnel tech Caroline Sutton was announced as the lucky winner of the jewelry box.

 
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