PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Video

As Pastor Tommy Smith, Jr. looked around at the Palma Ceia Baptist Church Christmas party for Angel Tree® kids and their families, he was struck by the diversity of the partygoers.

"This was a real cross-section of people," he says, "and it really brought home the fundamental nature of the Church’s mission."

Teshauna experienced the impact that Angel Tree® has on families with incarcerated parents firsthand. Her father was in prison, and the experience was difficult for Teshauna and her family. But Angel Tree stepped in and helped.

“I never realized how much of a need there was until I got involved [with Angel Tree®],” says Christina White.

Christina volunteers every year for her church's annual Angel Tree Christmas party. Her role is to facilitate “fun” for the children.