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PRISON FELLOWSHIP STORIES

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Transformed Life Stories
Families of Prisoners Stories
Second Chance Stories
Staying Together When Bars Keep Them Apart

When Willie was sentenced to 48 years in prison, Candace decided to make their marriage work, no matter what. Together with God at the center, their love has thrived.

By Lou Haviland
Angel Tree | families of prisoners
Albert Andrade
Sentenced to Life, Freed by the Gospel

At only 18, Albert was a father-to-be facing life in prison and the reality of missing the birth of his child. But God had a plan and a purpose for his life.

By Kate Campbell & Stacia Ray
Angel Tree | TUMI
Ramona Stubben
Mona’s Miracle: A Mother’s Journey to Recovery and New Life

Partway through the Prison Fellowship Academy, “things got too real,” Mona says. Then she made a decision that changed everything.

By Emily Andrews
Bibles for Prisoners | Inside Journal | Prison Fellowship Academy
Getting to Know Prison Fellowship’s New President and CEO

Learn more about Prison Fellowship's new president and CEO, Heather Rice-Minus, from her childhood aspirations to what surprises her most about prison ministry.

By Joanna Breault
Heather Rice-Minus | Justice Reform | Prison Fellowship | Prison Fellowship Academy
A Heart Transformed by Grace

Alice didn’t want to give up her drug use—even for her children. What could pull her out of her addiction?

By Lexi Aggen
Angel Tree
Paving the Road to Recovery

After leaving the Army, Brian struggled with addictions. He found healing in Celebrate Recovery—but what would he find when he led that program in prison?

By Lexi Aggen
Celebrate Recovery | Prison Fellowship Academy
open doors Ryan Wood
God Is Opening Doors

Through life’s struggles, Ryan learned that God would open doors of opportunity, help him to trust again, and soften his heart. How?

By Cherise Bopape
Angel Tree | Celebrate Recovery | Outrageous Justice
First Chance Network
Building a Coalition for First and Second Chances

The First and Second Chances Philanthropy Council summit brought together a coalition of partners to expand support for communities affected by incarceration.

By Amanuel Mengistu
Angel Tree | first chance network | Second Chance
Darryl Strawberry Hope Event
What Darryl Strawberry and Willie Mays Aikens Know: Hope Never Strikes Out

Darryl Strawberry and Willie Mays Aikens shared their experiences—on the field and behind bars—to encourage prisoners at this Hope Event in Missouri.

By Lexi Aggen
baseball | Darryl Strawberry | Hope Events | Second Chance
sanctuary
Finding a Place of Sanctuary

Prison Fellowship Angel Tree opened Autumn to a new life of faith and peace. But could it really last?

By Lou Haviland
angel tree church | Angel Tree Church Coordinator | Angel Tree Kid
Angel Tree
Going Beyond Christmas

The Angel Tree ministry at St. Luke Community United Methodist Church is bringing hope and healing to families in East Dallas.

By Amanuel Mengistu
Angel Tree | angel tree church | Texas
Marlin Meszaros
A Vicious Cycle Leads to Victory

Marlin got drunk for the first time at age 6. By his 20s, he was a husband and father straining to keep his family together. Could anything bring him peace?

By Emily Andrews
Celebrate Recovery | Minnesota | Prison Fellowship Academy
Helen family 40 years
Finding Family After 40 Years Behind Bars

When Helen received a life sentence, the hurt she had caused her family loomed large. Many years later, God has provided her a family and a purpose behind bars.

By Lexi Aggen
Grandparent's Day | Prison Fellowship Academy
Darron Edwards church
A Church with a Heart for Kansas City

Along with his church, Pastor Darron Edwards is partnering with Prison Fellowship Angel Tree to give help and hope to one of Kansas City’s poorest communities.

By Amanuel Mengistu
angel tree church | Church | Missouri | volunteer
Pelipost
When a Picture Means More Than Words

Becky longed for photos from her son Joe while in prison. Now they help families dealing with incarceration connect through their business, Pelipost.

By Lexi Aggen
Pelipost
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