$35 fills up the gas tank for a visit to prison

$50 pays for a monthly MARTA card for a client to get to work

$95 covers the cost of the GED exam

Will you consider a contribution today? Log onto www.gjp.org or fill out the coupon below and mail to GJP.
Many thanks!

__Legal__

__''President Jimmy Carter visits Georgia Justice Project!''__ Many supporters attended a reception in July with the former President as he dedicated the Charles H. Kirbo Reception Area at GJP. President Carter called Mr. Kirbo his “most valued and effective advisor in both my public and private life.” The Kirbo family is long-time supporters of our work.

President Carter went on to say, “One of the most difficult things faced as governor was the inequitable application of the law. The ravages of slavery and the ravages of legal discrimination against black people were still evident in Georgia. And it was obvious to me as a non-lawyer that this was not a fair way to treat our citizens.” President Carter commended GJP and its supporters for creating “a fair way to treat our citizens.”

__Social Services__

__''Finding a shelter for a recently released client,''__ interviewing new clients, editing client resumes, and visiting clients in jail and prison are all part of a regular day in the life of GJP’s social service staff. We can help our clients because you help us. For opportunities to help GJP clients, contact Julie Smith at 404-827-0027, x22.

__''We make almost 100 visits to our prison clients every year!''__ Thanks to Luke Dillon, a recent Notre Dame graduate and our new Jesuit Volunteer, as he spends the next year working at GJP visiting our imprisoned clients. Welcome Luke and a warm thanks to Mark Roland who wrapped up his Jesuit Volunteer year in August.

__''The Cathedral Antiques Show and Tour of Homes has gotten off to a great start!''__ Georgia Justice Project and our program for juveniles is excited to be the beneficiary of 2005 show which will run from January 29th-Februray 3rd. Look for more news about the Show in your mailbox in the coming months. If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship and leadership opportunities, or how GJP will use this blessing, please contact David Rocchio at 404-827-0027, x17.

__New Horizon Landscaping__

__''The leaves are starting to fall.''__ Let New Horizon Landscaping pick them up! Call Harriet Jackson today to learn about NHL’s autumn services including leaf removal, tree and shrub plantings, and mulching. Harriet can be reached at 404-827-9880.

__''Did you know that employers are less willing to hire ex-offenders''__ than almost any other category of job applicants? According to the Center for Law and Social Policy, over 60 percent of employers said they would probably not hire an applicant with a criminal record. NHL provides quality lawn care for customers and quality jobs for clients who can make the best of a second chance.

__''242 Checks!''__ That’s how many paychecks our client-employees have earned this year working with New Horizon Landscaping. Thank you NHL customers!

__News Briefs__

__''www.gjp.org has a new look and more information.''__ Log on to GJP’s website today to learn more about GJP’s work, read the stories of our clients, or to make a donation to GJP. NHL customers can even pay their bills! Thanks to our friends at www.floatleft.org for all their help in revamping GJP’s website.

__''Do lawyers have souls?''__ In October, GJP hosted the The Project for Integrating Spirituality, Law and Politics—a group that seeks to transform legal culture so that law can become a vehicle for creating a loving and caring world. Lawyers from around the country converged in Atlanta for this meeting held at GJP, Emory University, Georgia State University, and Ebenezer Baptist Church. Executive Director Doug Ammar helped organize the effort and led workshops on Restorative Justice.

__''Are you interested in donating to GJP each month?''__ GJP can help! Please contact David Rocchio, GJP’s Director of Development by email david@gjp.org or phone 404-827-0027, x17 to learn more about GJP’s EZ Giving program. Sign up by year’s end and will send you a “Grass, Roots, Justice” t-shirt.

__''Would you consider having a member of GJP’s staff speak''__ to your Sunday school class or at a brown bag lunch at your office? Contact David Rocchio at 404-827-0027, x17 or david@gjp.org.

__Leadership__

__Board of Directors__

Jack Dalton (Chair)
''Troutman Sanders LLP''

W. Scott Laseter (Vice-Chair)
''McKenna Long & Aldridge''

Susan G. Massey, CPA (Treasurer)
''The Massey Group''

Marc Gary (Secretary)
''BellSouth Corporation''

Alfred B. Adams, III
''Holland & Knight''

Ellen Brown
''Heidrick & Struggles''

Leigh B. Finlayson, Esq.

James W. Gray
''Prison Fellowship (retired)''

Joseph S. Grayman, III
''Grayman Consulting Group''

Philip E. Holladay, Jr.
''King & Spalding''

A. Felton Jenkins, Jr.
''King & Spalding (retired''

Julie V. Mayfield
''The Georgia Conservancy''

Kimberly Melton

Mary Jo Schrade
''Microsoft Corporation''

Charles “Skip” Sperling
''STAND, Inc.''

__GJP Staff__

Douglas B. Ammar
''Executive Director''

Deborah Poole
''Attorney''

David Dorsey
''Attorney''

Julie Smith
''Social Worker''

Anthony Sanchez
''Social Worker''

Luke Dillon, Jesuit Volunteer
''Prison Visitation''

Ricks Anderson
''Addiction Counselor''

David Rocchio
''Director of Development''

Leah Calvert
''Office Manager''

__NHL Staff__

Harriet Jackson
''NHL Director''

Leon Smith
''Landscaper''

Robert Askin
''Landscaper''

Derrick Knighton
''Landscaper''

LeBron Cleveland
''Landscaper''