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PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Families of Prisoners

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My Story: Tina

Tina's life changed after a terrible accident. She never expected God would use her grandson to show her how to live with joy and purpose.

By Lou Haviland
May 7, 2025
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The Powerful Love of Moms Behind Bars

Through Prison Fellowship Angel Tree, mothers and children are reconnecting at this Idaho prison with healing only God can accomplish.

By Lou Haviland
May 7, 2025
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How Camp Can Change the Life of a Prisoner’s Child

Find out how Prison Fellowship Angel Tree summer camps help children with an incarcerated parent feel seen and supported.

By Lou Haviland
April 30, 2025
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My Story: Tynecia

Tynecia and her dad were always close—even after he went to prison. Following his execution, God used her grief to help others navigating a similar journey.

By Lou Haviland
April 9, 2025
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Learning a New Playbook

Trevor found his identity in his performance, but through Angel Tree and the Holy Spirit, he found a new identity in Christ.

By Lexi Aggen
February 5, 2025
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Why Jesus Is Our Model for Community

Pastor Butler once thought ministry was like throwing a net into the ocean—but now he knows he needs to get in the water.

By Pastor Richie Butler
January 8, 2025
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Our Top 12 Inspiration Series Stories for 2024: A Year of Transformations

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.

By Prison Fellowship
December 25, 2024
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Bringing Joy Through Basketball in Brooklyn

From learning basketball basics to hearing powerful, personal stories, a day on the court is more than just a sports camp.

By Steven Anthony
October 16, 2024
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Trauma-Informed Care: When Camps Go Above and Beyond

Camps across the nation are learning to help kids who have had traumatic experiences—and Prison Fellowship is leading the way.

By Lexi Aggen
October 2, 2024
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The Call of the Church: Loving Like Christ, Inside and Outside Prison

Local churches are building rich partnerships with Prison Fellowship to bring justice, mercy, and hope to our culture.

By Emily Andrews
August 14, 2024
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Back to School: Prepared for Success

Children don’t always retain what they’ve learned at school over the summer break. But one Atlanta-based STEM camp helped change that narrative for Angel Tree families.

By Cherise Bopape
August 7, 2024
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Prison Fellowship Receives Grant From Robert S. and Mildred M. Baynard Charitable Trust

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 1, 2024 —Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, announced today that it received a grant from the Robert S. and Mildred M. Baynard Charitable Trust. The generous gift from the Florida-based trust will support children of incarcerated parents, especially those living in Florida, through Prison Fellowship Angel Tree.

By Prison Fellowship
March 4, 2024
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Our Top 12 Inspiration Series Stories for 2023: A Year of Transformations

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.

By Prison Fellowship
December 6, 2023
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Dallas Cowboys Host Unforgettable Angel Tree Sports Camp

The Dallas Cowboys recently hosted nearly 200 kids at a Prison Fellowship Angel Tree sports camp for an unforgettable day of hope, inspiration—and football.

By Lou Haviland
November 15, 2023
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Uber Partners With Prison Fellowship To Remove Transportation Barriers for Angel Tree Teens

Thousands of children with a parent in prison attend free events through Prison Fellowship Angel Tree. Uber stepped in to help get them there.

By Amanuel Mengistu
August 23, 2023
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