‘If You Let Me Be Her Mom, I Will Serve You’

After 11 incarcerations and 24 years behind bars, Renee knew the next time she’d return home would be to bring hope.

By Doug Bender
May 6, 2026
Angel Tree | Hope Events | Mother's Day | New Mexico
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How one church is overcoming shame

Once a prisoner, Daniel Washington now leads prison ministry at Saints Church in New York City and serves on staff with Prison Fellowship. As Saints Church marks Second Chance Sunday, they invite churches nationwide to celebrate the power of second chances.

By Doug Bender
March 31, 2026
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Hope echoed through his prison cell walls

George once lived for himself—addicted, angry, and far from God. But while restrained in a padded cell, he heard the voice of hope.

By Doug Bender
January 14, 2026
Angel Tree | California | Hope Events
Nikki and her family
Grace Changed a Family Tree

A childhood marked by chaos turned into a powerful story of restoration and forgiveness.

By Doug Bender
October 29, 2025
Angel Tree
Incarceration of the Heart

Tina thought freedom meant getting out of prison. But God had so much more in mind for her.

By Doug Bender
June 18, 2025
Angel Tree | Texas
Pell Grants
  • Feature Stories
  • Prison & Prisoners
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Prisoners Go to School Thanks to Pell Grants

With access to Pell Grants, prisoners see a bright new future ahead.

By Doug Bender
January 22, 2025
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Restore
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Church Leaders Leave Restore Inspired

For those serving on the front lines, opportunities for refreshment are rare. Enter Restore, a conference for leaders with a heart for restorative ministry.

By Doug Bender
September 27, 2024
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She Always Thought Mom Chose To Leave

Mom went to prison and Marcella was left thinking her mother had abandoned her. A gift kept them connected.

By Doug Bender
August 7, 2024
Angel Tree | Angel Tree Christmas
Stepping Up and Giving Back

They learned their purpose at the Academy, but now, with the Pathways program, they have the tools to impact their prisons from the inside out.

By Doug Bender
May 15, 2024
Pathways | Prison Fellowship Academy
How One Gift Made Generations of Impact

Jasmine felt alone and unloved, but an Angel Tree gift changed her entire life. The impact inspired her to pay it forward.

By Doug Bender
March 6, 2024
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