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The Power of a Partnership

Volunteer Nancy mentors women awaiting their release from prison. The incarcerated women, however, aren’t the only ones transformed by this mentorship.

By Stacia Ray
January 6, 2021
Mentoring Prisoners | Minnesota
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5 Creative Ways to Connect During the COVID-19 Holidays

Even in a regular non-pandemic year, the separation from family can impact the mental health of men and women behind bars during the holidays.

By Stacia Ray
December 14, 2020
Christmas | COVID-19 | Resources
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Hospice: The Prison’s Forgotten Corner

Prison Fellowship explores how U.S. prisons provide hospice services for terminally ill men and women. “I listen to people’s regrets, their stories, their happiness, their joy. I listen to their confessions.”

By Stacia Ray
October 31, 2019
Health Care | Life in Prison
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Getting God’s Word into the Hands of Prisoners

Many incarcerated men and women are hungry for the Word of God, but they often can’t afford basic toiletries, let alone a personal Bible.

By Stacia Ray
June 5, 2019
Bibles for Prisoners
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Q&A with Dave and Judy McElyea

Prison ministry volunteers Dave and Judy McElyea reflect on decades of volunteer experience and how faith-based organizations can make a positive impact on prisons.

By Stacia Ray
November 28, 2018
Chuck Colson | InnerChange Freedom Initiative | Kairos | Lino Lakes | Minnesota | Minnesota Correctional Facility
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Mural Project Brightens Prison During Dark Time

Martha Ackerman and Stephanie Segel are bringing community and peace to prisons through a restorative art program called Create: New Beginnings.

By Stacia Ray
November 19, 2018
Art In Prison | Corrections Officer | Create: New Beginnings | Minnesota Correctional Facility–Shakopee | Shakopee | The Language of Flowers
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Viewpoints: A Conversation About Respect

"I did my time at Louisiana State Penitentiary, otherwise known as Angola or 'The Farm.' I had to learn how to have the respect of both staff and my fellow inmates to make the most of my sentence."

By Stacia Ray
September 18, 2018
Corrections Officer | In Prison | prisoner | respect
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NFL Player Tyrus McCloud Learned Respect the Hard Way

"Prison was the last place I wanted to go. ... Taking a job with Prison Fellowship was probably the biggest step of faith I’ve ever taken in my life."

By Stacia Ray
September 10, 2018
Angel Tree | Mentoring | NFL | prison ministry | Tyrus McCloud
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Free Bible Offer for Prisoners Ignites Hope in Dark Places

Prison Fellowship is partnering with Tyndale and Inside Journal to make sure that every prisoner has access to their special edition Bibles for free.

By Stacia Ray
August 21, 2018
Bibles for Prisoners | Inside Journal | Prison Fellowship
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All Square: Guilt-Free Comfort Food

"There's a lot of untapped talent out there—people who haven't been given a chance because of barriers."

By Stacia Ray
April 17, 2018
Emily Turner | Minnesota | Second Chance 5k St. Paul | Second Chance Hiring | Second Chance Month | Second Chances
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