When Chuck Colson went to prison in 1974 after the Watergate scandal, there were approximately 239,000 Americans in our penal institutions. Today that figure has risen to an astounding 2.3 million. Ask Mr. Colson why and he’ll tell you that the “real reason we’re building prisons” is because of the lack of moral training and education.
For most men just getting out of prison, reentering society is a tough transition. Many have difficulty finding housing or have to deal with ongoing addictions. Just finding a stable job can be very challenging . . . unless you are a professional football player still in your prime.
Angel Tree® camping is a Prison Fellowship® program where kids of incarcerated parents attend Christian summer camps to have fun with friends, build relationships with counselors, and hear the gospel. Many of the children will make a first-time decision to trust in Jesus Christ.
.Prison Fellowship is pleased to announce that Frank Lofaro will be joining the ministry this May to serve as executive vice-president, assuming leadership oversight of the programmatic, fundraising, and marketing efforts of Prison Fellowship. No stranger to the organization, Frank previously served as an officer with both Prison Fellowship and Prison Fellowship International.