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PRISON FELLOWSHIP STORIES

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Prisoner B28545: How a Drug Addict Became a Hardcore Criminal Behind Bars

When Fred went behind bars, he joined a notorious prison gang. But his membership came at a price. Just 6 months before his parole, he killed a man.

By Fred Mendrin & Emily Harris Greene
California | Video
Permission to Approach the Bench: Striving for Dignity

Former bank robber Jesse Wiese thought grit, hard work, and integrity would be enough to open doors after his release from prison. He was wrong.

By Joanna Breault
Collateral Consequences | Criminal Justice Reform | Virginia
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Parenting on Opposite Sides of the Prison Fence

The Blissit family was separated for eight years—all of daughter Zoey’s life. But time and distance couldn’t weaken their bond.

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree Christmas | California
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From Keeping Secrets To Chasing Dreams

When Darien’s mom went to prison, he kept it secret. Learning there were kids like him gave him a reason to succeed. Today, he's giving back.

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree Christmas | COVID-19 Stories | New York
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Living for Something Greater: How LaDavid Got His Life Back on Track

LaDavid wanted to get his life back together. But when he ended up in prison, he had to learn how to surrender his will for something greater.

By Grayson Pope
Alpha | Texas
A Single Mom and A Sister Born for Adversity

April, a single mom, was grateful for Angel Tree. But she never dreamed that this connection would one day sustain her through tragedy.

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree Christmas | New York
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A Go-Getter’s Second Chance: How An Achiever Learned To Live Free

Damion wasn’t even wearing shoes the first time he sat in the back of a police car. By the time the young man got to prison, he had one goal: survive.

By Emily Andrews
Collateral Consequences | Prison Fellowship Academy | Texas | Video
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He Called My Name: From an Identity Unraveled to a Life Restored

Caleb had chased the approval of others since he was a kid. He never dreamed his longing could lead to witnessing a murder and doing time.

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree | Prison Fellowship Academy | Second Chance Month | Texas | Video
The Dungeon of Addiction

For Robyn, abuse and addiction don’t get to have the last word.

By Joanna Breault
Colorado | Second Chance Employment | Second Chance Month
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Igniting Hope in Nashville Prisons

When prisons close to visitors, Hope Events remind men and women behind bars that they aren’t forgotten.

By Emily Andrews
COVID-19 Stories | Tennessee | Video
A Desperate Prayer: How Teresa Stanfield Broke Free from Addiction

No drug could soothe Teresa’s pain for long. In an Oklahoma prison cell she prayed, God, I feel like you’re the only One who can heal me.

By Emily Andrews
Celebrate Recovery | Oklahoma | Prison Fellowship Academy | Video
Inspiring History Makers: How February Hope Events Honor Black History

Every February, speakers and musicians head to Illinois to bring the Gospel to incarcerated people at a special Prison Fellowship Hope Event.

By Joanna Breault
Illinois | Video
When Hope, Recovery, and Restoration Are Possible

Amber struggled with addiction. A false start gave her false hope. But behind bars, she discovered that recovery is possible.

By Stacia Ray & Emily Andrews
Addiction Recovery | COVID-19 Stories | Minnesota | Prison Fellowship Academy
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Aaron Cosar: Carrying on a Legacy of Love in His Father’s Footsteps

The day before Aaron’s dad died, he came to visit Aaron at a juvenile detention center where he was being held for theft.

By Joanna Breault
Oklahoma | Video
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A ‘Career Criminal’ Gets a Harsh Wake-Up Call

“I honestly didn't think I was going to see the age of 21.” Stuck in a cycle of crime and incarceration, Don couldn’t save himself. He needed help.

By Stacia Ray
Angel Tree Christmas | California
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