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‘I Am the Black Butterfly’

When Amber Brown bought her first house outside Minneapolis last year, she couldn’t believe the journey that led her there.

By Emily Andrews
Minnesota | Prison Fellowship Academy | Transitional Housing | Values of Good Citizenship
From Robbing Churches to Hiring Former Prisoners

When he was promoted to head manager, Brandon became responsible for hiring new employees. And he knew exactly the kind of people he wanted.

By Joanna Breault
Carol S. Vance Unit | Housing | Prison Fellowship Academy | Second Chances | Texas | Values of Good Citizenship | Youth Justice
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An Unconventional Family: An Inside Look at a Transitional Home

The TUMI House in San Diego is more than a transitional home. It’s a group of men learning how to live free, love God, and be a family.

By Emily Andrews
education | Housing | Texas | TUMI
Seeing Clearly Now: A Gang Member’s Eyes Are Opened

As a boy, he envisioned money and protection—and joined a gang to find it. Could Martin learn a new way of seeing?

By Joanna Breault
California | Second Chance Employment | TUMI
The Radical Renewal of Ashley Hale

When Ashley's life turned out less than perfect, she used meth to mute her pain. That way of life led to rehab and then prison.

By Emily Andrews
Celebrate Recovery | Oklahoma | Video | Women's Ministry
Daddy’s Girl: Developing a Deeper Bond Through Faith

For many parents, incarceration means taking a back seat. But when it came to loving and teaching his daughter, Lazaro was tenacious.

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree Christmas | Florida
Caring For Opportunity Kids and Parents in Atlanta

Calvina skipped a night of sleep so her boys to play football with other kids in their situation. She had no idea that God would minister to her, too.

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree Sports Camp | Georgia | Opportunity Kids
A Prisoner’s Bargain with God

Hector tithed on the money he was making from his drug deals, believing that was enough. But God was after more than just Hector’s money.

By Kate Campbell
Angel Tree Christmas | Inside Journal | Texas
Stars and Scars: A Broken-Hearted Boy Finds Healing

First he was the victim—then he was the perpetrator. How could Dillon’s childhood of pain lead to anything but more brokenness?

By Joanna Breault
Michigan | TUMI | Video
A Greater Purpose Than a Life of Crime

For years, Raul lived a life of crime. When he got caught, he faced 57 felonies. But God had a greater purpose waiting for him in jail.

By Kate Campbell
New York
An Accountant Becomes Accountable: Embracing a Life of Transparency

For years, the last thing Michelle wanted was transparency. She had way too much to hide. What would happen when God brought her secrets to light?

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree | New York | Second Chance Sunday | Video
Moving Forward from the Past

Maurice isn’t just breaking the cycle of crime for his family. He’s showing others how to end destructive cycles in their own lives.

By Emily Andrews
California | TUMI
Facing ACEs: Overcoming Trauma at Angel Tree Camp

When it comes to facing adverse childhood experiences, Suzanna Jacobson doesn’t shy away. What happens when summer camp gets real about pain?

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree Camping | Indiana
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Remembering TUMI Volunteer Marjorie Coe (1954-2021)

Marjorie served as a TUMI instructor at Soledad State Prison from 2014 until she was diagnosed with cancer. Yet her impact continued.

By Maria Mallory White
California | In Memoriam | TUMI | Volunteers
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Growing in Grace: After-school Mentors Bring Hope to North Carolina Kids

Christ Church New Bern realized they could do more for Angel Tree Kids in their area. First came Camp Hope. But God wasn't finished.

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree | North Carolina
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