Paul Hoh

Paul Hoh was the founder of the Berks County Prison Society and the man responsible for bringing the cause of serving the incarcerated to Berks County. In the early 1970's, he gathered individuals from all faiths and walks of life. Under Paul's leadership, this group of grassroots volunteers began working as mentors in the Jail to provide support and advocacy for the incarcerated. In 1975, he oversaw the incorporation of the agency as an official nonprofit and became its first President of the Board of Directors. Paul remained an active supporter of Connections Work programs until his passing in January, 2023.