PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG:

Have you ever wondered what makes Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree different? Our distinct core mission is to create pathways of reconciliation between incarcerated parents and their children.

When tensions are mounting in a high-security prison, do words really have power to de-escalate fight?

Joe was ashamed when he was arrested in front of his daughters. And then Angel Tree—a unique prison ministry to the children of prisoners—stepped in.

Chew wanted to live free from rules and consequences, but his poor choices led to his incarceration. Could Chew learn how to live free in prison?

Each time in prison was supposed to be her last. Jeannie understood why letters and phone calls to her son went unanswered.

For Anh, stepping into a California prison felt like the end of a long, dark road. She was stunned when a stranger told her the meaning of her name—and even more shocked when she discovered the secret to peace behind bars.

Tammy was surprised at the Academy participants’ dedication. “They began to truly care for one another, standing up for each other, encouraging one another. After all the conflict, I was so amazed and relieved.”

Angel Tree volunteer Nedra has 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren—but there’s always enough love for more.

Peyton struggled to speak to her dad after went to prison. But the night she returned from camp, she surprised him with a phone call he will never forget.

Seventy percent of prisoners’ children have caregivers who are over the age of 50. Many of these caregivers are grandparents. This Grandparents Day, we want to honor those family members who care for youth while their moms and dads are away.