PRISON FELLOWSHIP STORIES

Starting over after abuse and incarceration is daunting, but through hard-fought second chances, Mia left violence and prison behind to begin a new life.

Behind bars, Alex found God and learned the meaning of community. Now on the outside, he defies collateral consequences to do what he loves and give back.

It’s the cornerstone program of Prison Fellowship, but what is the Academy? Read more to learn the Academy's history and it's future ahead.

All Annie wanted was a happy family that loved her. Read Annie's incredible story of one daughter's quest to find her destiny.

Shane's drug addiction couldn't fill the void he felt in his soul. This is how meeting God in jail changed everything for the better.

"Jesus Christ came in and taught me how to parent my children because of Angel Tree."

Roxanne's life of partying and drugs separated her from her family. While she was in prison she found her way to God and back to her children.

When Tracy found herself in prison, she knew she didn't want to stay there. Prison Fellowship gave her a chance to remake herself.

Dorothy never gave up on her son while he was incarcerated. Today, she continues to visit prisoners, sharing that same love.

Charnell's desire to make her kids feel extra special blinded her from seeing the consequences of her decisions.

Kellie seemed to have a perfect life but wasn't happy. She turned to drugs, only to one day look in the mirror and ask, "Who have I become?"

Weighed down by desperate choices and heavy hurts, Theresa was sinking. Only one thing could save her from drowning.

Two Chick-Fil-A Employees bond over Angel Tree last Christmas. Their inspiring friendship shows how Angel Tree continues to positively impact communities.

Sydney had a secret: her father was in jail. Ashamed, she didn't connect with her peers. So her mother sent her to Angel Tree Camp.

Life is like a race. It's not how you start—it's how you finish.