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Posted July 25, 2014
On Thursday, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced the rollout of his anti-poverty proposal, “Expanding Opportunities in America.” In the proposal, Ryan highlighted the 2.2 million Americans currently incarcerated and pushed for loosening the economic burdens that these men and women face upon return to their communities.
“We have seen a dramatic rise in incarceration over the past 30 years and a consequential explosion in corrections budgets,” said Craig DeRoche, Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public
Posted July 23, 2014
Humor is a very powerful thing. It has the ability to entertain. It can connect people who otherwise might have very little in common and allow old friends to revisit happy times and places. A well-timed joke can relieve tension, foster conversation, encourage, bring cheer, and alleviate melancholy.
It can also inform, elucidate, and raise awareness of serious issues – sometimes in ways a simple recitation of facts cannot.
On his “Last Week Tonight” program, comedian John
Posted July 16, 2014
Today there are approximately 2.7 million children with a mom or dad behind bars in this country. There’s no easy way to tell who these boys and girls are. They are all over the country, in busy cities and sleepy towns, in gated communities and run-down projects. Many of them are carrying emotional burdens far too heavy for their years.
The Church is God’s Plan A for loving the hurting, and local churches, with roots deep
Posted July 14, 2014
Complete the Children Not Served Report, along with completing the End of Year Report. Please send copies of any “thank-you” letters you may have received from families or prisoners. Do not fill out this form if you served all children through Traditional or Virtual Angel Tree.
Complete your End of Year ReportPrint Forms
Posted July 9, 2014
Kate Campbell is a summer intern with Prison Fellowship, working with Inside Journal. She is currently studying photojournalism at Boston University.
Recently, the Wisconsin State Journal published an article about a program called Reading Connections, which allows incarcerated fathers and mothers to record videos of themselves reading stories for their children. The parent also writes a letter, which is sent to their child along with a copy of the storybook.
In America, over 2.7 million children are
Posted July 1, 2014
Kelsa Battig is a training and learning services intern at Prison Fellowship Ministries. She is currently studying English at Grove City College in Pennsylvania.
My first step on the grounds is memorable for two reasons: it was my first time inside a federal prison, and I was stung by a bee. My swollen foot gave me one more reason to be nervous. I kept walking, glancing with surprise at my surroundings.
The prison grounds were beautiful. Leafy
Posted May 21, 2014
Motherhood is already a full-time job. Imagine how difficult it is for those moms facing an extra obstacle: incarceration.
What is it like to be a mother while in prison? Directed by Jenifer McShane, the documentary “Mothers of Bedford” explores the effects of long-term incarceration on mothers’ relationships with their children through the eyes of several women at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills, New York. “Mothers of Bedford” won the 2013 Director’s Choice
Posted May 19, 2014
During the most critical years of Terrell's life, the only family he had was the streets.
Without a daddy, it can be hard to learn how to be a man. Just ask Terrell. Sometimes he still feels like an orphan.
Terrell's stepdad—the only father he had ever known—walked out on his mom when Terrell was just 13. For some of the most critical years of his life, the only family and teacher he had was the streets.
The
Posted May 5, 2014
Eric
Eric has been serving a life sentence in an Alabama prison since 2000. He started using drugs as a teenager, and before long, he was selling them. When a drug deal went bad, he killed a would-be customer.
At age 17, Eric was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Eric’s girlfriend was pregnant when he was locked up. Their daughter, Alexandria, was born five months later.
Eric was an atheist when he went
Posted March 26, 2014
When Chris Padgett was 14 years old, his sister was diagnosed with cancer. Exactly two months before she passed away, Chris watched as a minister visited her in the hospital and led her to the Lord.
A few months later – with a softened heart from the loss of his sister – Chris accepted Jesus into his life, too.
Chris went on to attend college and serve in the Missouri Army National Guard for six years. After,
Posted March 25, 2014
A relationship with a caring adult helps build character, resolve painful emotions, and curb harmful behaviors.
Posted March 25, 2014
Lift up the needs of children and families as they struggle to rebuild their lives.
Posted March 25, 2014
Continue to encourage and support prisoners’ families throughout the year.
Posted March 25, 2014
Sending a child with an incarcerated parent to a Christian summer camp is a great way to share God’s love.
Posted March 24, 2014
Scripture guides us on how and why to reach out to the families of the incarcerated.