PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Families of Prisoners

More than half of the incarcerated women in state and federal prisons in this country are mothers to minor children.

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.

It's been a difficult year, but thanks to God, it has also been a year of transformation. To celebrate what God has done, here are our top 12 stories.

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.

For parents like Grace—thrust into a position she never saw coming—the daily juggling act of solo parenting can feel insurmountable. But there’s great hope and joy to be found in the journey.

The generosity of strangers helped Oscar Rosales stay connected—and changed his life mission.

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.

Jeremy Hart was chasing the American Dream—until it became a nightmare, and he went to prison. Now he has new dreams and a life that have come full circle.

Prison could have been the end of Roderick’s story—and his relationship with his son. After years of missed birthdays and milestones, he discovered a chance to be a better dad.

Running the streets felt like freedom to Rafael, but he was running toward destruction. In prison, he spotted a flyer for the Angel Tree program. He had no idea his life was about to change.