PRISON FELLOWSHIP STORIES

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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

After dealing with turmoil as a girl, Angie loved the way meth made her feel like “Superwoman.” What would happen when life spun out of control?

Pam and Aaron began their relationship on the run, but God brought order and peace amid chaos.

After years of addiction, Melvin was arrested for his part in a murder. Today, the man who once spent 23 hours a day locked in a cell now knows true freedom.

It took a prison sentence to give Demarcus a new vision for life. This Prison Fellowship Academy graduate says it helped him become the best version of himself.

Carmelo’s drug trafficking empire collapsed when he went to prison, but God eventually helped this gentle giant to find purpose as a prison chaplain.

After decades apart, Jacorsha met the father she had always longed for—and learned he held the key to countless unanswered questions.