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PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Angel Tree® Stories

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Home Away from Home: Responding to the Impact of Incarceration on Families

Before she ever saw the lush beauty of an Oregon campground, Lucy had seen things no child should experience. Angel Tree Camping showed her she wasn’t alone. Her mom says, “She walked out of there a totally different person.”

By Emily Andrews
September 1, 2020
Angel Tree Camping | Oregon
How Kevin Curbed the Cycle of Incarceration in His Family
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‘He Broke That Curse’

Born on Rikers Island, Kevin faced an uncertain future. When Mayra adopted him, he was able to break the cycle of incarceration.

By Emily Andrews
August 19, 2020
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Making God’s Word Available to All—Including the Blind

Where does one find a Bible in braille? Sean and his daughters had no idea where to start, but with God all things are possible.

By Prison Fellowship
November 27, 2019
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Is Angel Tree® for Real?

When Doug heard churches wanted to buy Christmas presents for his children, he thought it sounded like a prison scam. Was Angel Tree for real? Who would do something nice for a prisoner like him?

By Prison Fellowship
October 30, 2019
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You Can’t Break a Promise to Kids

I don’t know why I said it” but a promise is a promise. Lueida had no idea what she was getting into when she decided to move beyond the Christmas reach.

By Prison Fellowship
October 16, 2019
It’s Never Too Late to Make a Difference
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It’s Never Too Late to Make a Difference

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

By Emily Andrews
October 3, 2019
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A Touchy Subject: Growing Up with an Incarcerated Father

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.

By Emily Andrews
September 17, 2019
Angel Tree | Angel Tree Camping | Children with Incarcerated Parents | Families of Incarcerated
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Conquering Fears at Camp: Joseph’s Story

At camp, Joseph can set his worries aside and be free to just be a kid. Every day at camp is a new adventure for this child and so many other campers. And after this summer, he will have plenty to share in his next letter to his dad in prison.

By Emily Andrews
August 28, 2019
Angel Tree Camping | Frontier Camp | Texas
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Prisoner’s Kid Finds a Safe Place at Summer Camp

Every year, thousands of prisoners’ kids attend summer camps through Angel Tree Camping. Angel is one of those kids, and for her, camp has been a refuge.

By Grayson Pope
August 20, 2019
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For God So Loved Shay: A Frontier Camp Story

After Shay’s first year at camp, she couldn’t wait to tell her mom the stories of fun and fellowship. The best part wasn’t horseback riding or laser tag—it was meeting people who shared her challenges and reminded her she wasn’t alone.

By Emily Andrews
August 8, 2019
Angel Tree Camping | Texas
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