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Prison Fellowship Praises U.S. House of Representatives for Passing the Federal Prison Oversight Act

Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, commends the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Federal Prison Oversight Act (H.R.3019 | S. 1401).

By Prison Fellowship
May 21, 2024
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Prison Fellowship’s Statement After United States Senate Declares April 2024 as Second Chance Month

Washington, D.C., May 6, 2024—Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, released the following statement after the United States Senate declared April 2024 as Second Chance Month. The resolution was led by Senators Klobuchar (D-MN), Cramer (R-ND), Capito (R-WV) and Markey (D-MA).

By Prison Fellowship
May 6, 2024
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White House Proclamation Recognizes Second Chance Month — An Effort by Prison Fellowship to Unlock Better Futures for Formerly Incarcerated People

Washington, D.C., April 1, 2024—Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. proclaimed April 2024 as Second Chance Month.

“We are grateful that the White House has once again issued a presidential proclamation addressing the importance of second chances for formerly incarcerated individuals,” said Heather Rice-Minus, president and CEO of Prison Fellowship.

By Prison Fellowship
April 1, 2024
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The Come and See Foundation Announces First Ever Promotional Screening of THE CHOSEN Straight from Theaters to Churches and Prisons

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, March 11, 2024 —The Come and See Foundation, which exists to ensure all seven seasons of THE CHOSEN are completed and translated into 600 languages, today announced the release of the first two episodes of Season 4 for churches and prisons to host a promotional screening beginning Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

By Prison Fellowship
March 11, 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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Prison Fellowship’s Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings Regarding the Conditions for Prisoners in the Federal Bureau of Prisons

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing to examine and prevent deaths of incarcerated individuals in federal prisons.

By Prison Fellowship
February 28, 2024
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Prison Fellowship’s Statement on House Judiciary Committee Mark Up of the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2023

Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following after the United State Houses Judiciary Committee held a mark up hearing for the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2023 (H.R. 5430).

By Prison Fellowship
November 3, 2023
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Prison Fellowship Mourns the Passing of Former Minnesota Gov. Al Quie

Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after the Biden administration announced several initiatives to promote second chances and reentry success at the close of Second Chance Month®.

By Prison Fellowship
August 21, 2023
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Prison Fellowship’s Statement on Capitol Hill Week of Action for Federal Prison Oversight Act

Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after the Biden administration announced several initiatives to promote second chances and reentry success at the close of Second Chance Month®.

By Prison Fellowship
July 25, 2023
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Prison Fellowship’s Statement on the Federal Prison Oversight Act

Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after the Biden administration announced several initiatives to promote second chances and reentry success at the close of Second Chance Month®.

By Prison Fellowship
June 21, 2023
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Prison Fellowship’s Statement on President Biden’s Announcement of Second Chance Month Initiatives

Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after the Biden administration announced several initiatives to promote second chances and reentry success at the close of Second Chance Month®.

By Prison Fellowship
May 1, 2023
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‘The Chosen’ Soon Available to Tens of Thousands of Incarcerated by Floodlight Streaming Service

Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, is thrilled to announce a partnership with the Come and See Foundation to stream ‘The Chosen’—a multi-season television show about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ—into more than 300 prisons in the United States.

By Prison Fellowship
May 1, 2023
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Prison Fellowship’s First Chance Network Receives Support from Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity

Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, has received an additional $1,250,000 to support Prison Fellowship’s First Chance Network, which uplifts children with incarcerated parents, from the Walmart Foundation.

By Prison Fellowship
April 27, 2023
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Road to Second Chances Prayer Walk 2023

Columbus, OH—Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, along with the Justice Action Network, is hosting the Road to Second Chances Prayer Walk in downtown Columbus on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Ohio Statehouse.

By Prison Fellowship
April 12, 2023
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Prison Fellowship’s Statement After Biden Administration Declares April 2023 as Second Chance Month

Washington, D.C.—Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Biden declared April 2023 as Second Chance Month®.

By Prison Fellowship
April 3, 2023
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