PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Angel Tree

Joe Avila has met celebrities and helped start programs that reach thousands. But as he nears retirement, he says his greatest achievement is simple.

LaDavid wanted to get his life back together. But when he ended up in prison, he had to learn how to surrender his will for something greater.

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

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.

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.

When your mom goes to prison, it upends your whole life. But that didn’t stop Isis from pressing on toward success.

Incarcerated father Chris looked forward to seeing his family, but prison visits were usually awkward. Angel Tree helped to change that.