For most prisoners’ children, summer camp is only a dream. But your partnership gives an Angel Tree child the chance to hear that Jesus loves them.
Shatori, Anthony, and Diondre have missed their daddy – he’s been in prison. Ten-year-old Shatori has dreams of cheerleading and becoming a policewoman. Anthony, age 11, loves to play football and wants to be a photographer. And Diondre, who at 12 is already serious and responsible, wants to be a teacher.
As the children of a prisoner, kids like these are at a high risk to suffer abuse and violence. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Prison Fellowship supporters gave Shatori, Diondre, and Anthony the gift of a life-changing week at Angel Tree camp. Away from their everyday surroundings, these young siblings made new friends, built relationships with caring camp counselors, and experienced the love of God.
“Learning about God makes me so happy!” says Anthony, and his face lights up just remembering.
“My favorite part of camp was exercising and playing,” says Diondre. “But I also learned that God can forgive our sins. And that Jesus, His Son, died for us. Angel Tree means a lot to me.”