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The One New Year’s Resolution That Matters

Everyone wants a fresh start, and that’s no less true for people in prison. But can we really change our nature on our own?

By Grayson Pope
December 15, 2020
Discipleship
Jarret Keith stands on a bridge overlooking the city skyline.
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Nothing but the Blood of Jesus: How a Hymn and a Discipleship Program Helped Jarret Find New Purpose

Jarret thought his life was over when he was locked up at 19. But an old hymn was just about to lead him to a new beginning.

By Grayson Pope
October 20, 2020
California | TUMI
chris pipkin church mobilization
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Breaking the Ice: From Awkward Prison Visits to Friendship

Incarcerated father Chris looked forward to seeing his family, but prison visits were usually awkward. Angel Tree helped to change that.

By Grayson Pope
October 15, 2020
Angel Tree
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‘We Can Change Lives Right Now’: A Powerful Story of Reconciliation

Bill and Mitch grew up in the same area, served in the military in Iraq, and worked as first responders. But they’re linked in an even more profound way, and that connection is helping change lives.

By Grayson Pope
October 1, 2020
California | Outrageous Justice | Restoration
The Problems with Pretrial Detention
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In A Cell Until Proven Guilty: The Problems with Pretrial Detention

We believe our current method of determining pretrial detention through monetary bail can be replaced with more just, evidence-based approaches.

By Grayson Pope
September 17, 2020
Criminal Justice Reform | Pretrial
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Help Michigan Citizens Languishing in Pretrial Limbo

Half of Michigan’s jailed population—some 8,000 people—are awaiting trial. Many of them don’t need to be incarcerated. Tell lawmakers you support pretrial reform.

By Grayson Pope
September 3, 2020
Criminal Justice Reform | Michigan
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Covered in Love: Prison Fellowship Academy Grads Honored with Patchwork Quilts

Quilts are made to warm the heart, not just the body. That’s why pastor Renae Calva partnered with a group of quilters to make blankets for 18 returning citizens.

By Grayson Pope
August 20, 2020
Incarcerated Women | Minnesota | Prison Fellowship Academy
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Advice for Incarcerated Parents: 4 Ways to Help Your Child Learn

Parents play a unique and irreplaceable role in their children’s lives. So how can incarcerated parents still actively fill that role from behind bars?

By Grayson Pope
August 18, 2020
Inside Journal | National Fatherhood Initiative
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Prisoners Give Back: Oregon Men Make a Difference for Children

A group of men inside an Oregon prison hosted a barbeque, a walkathon, and fundraising booths to raise money for Angel Tree.

By Grayson Pope
August 12, 2020
Angel Tree | Oregon
Flikshop Postcard
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Hope Delivered: Connecting Families with Incarcerated Loved Ones

Even though we live in a world of instant communication through email, text messages, and social media, keeping in touch with America’s 2.2 million prisoners isn’t easy. But a new partnership is helping to change that.

By Grayson Pope
July 9, 2020
Flikshop | Stand Together
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