PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Angel Tree® Stories

The three sisters were too big to believe in magic. Could the God their grandma told them about make an impossible hope come true?

Camp was a refreshing change from many of Mike’s past experiences. It was a chance to get away from life’s challenges and experience God’s love.

DelTon grew up with a dad in prison. But thanks to Angel Tree camping, anger and loneliness would not define him.

The Blissit family was separated for eight years—all of daughter Zoey’s life. But time and distance couldn’t weaken their bond.

When Darien’s mom went to prison, he kept it secret. Learning there were kids like him gave him a reason to succeed. Today, he's giving back.

For many children with an incarcerated parent, a week at summer camp is a dream out of reach. Angel Tree® camping offers scholarships to make the impossible a reality. But not every kid sees camp as a dream come true.

April Harden—a single mom and college student—was grateful for the Angel Tree gifts and summer camp sponsorship. But she never dreamed that this connection would one day sustain her through tragedy.

Caleb had chased the approval of others since he was a kid. He never dreamed his longing could lead to witnessing a murder and doing time.

Raúl fled Communism, and then arrest. To build a new life, he would have to face his consequences.

Slam dunk legend Kenny Dobbs has made a name for himself in basketball, but his passion is helping at-risk kids get on the right track.