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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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From Near Death to Living Hope

The death of his father pushed Hector over the edge. But just when he had lost everything, he found new life in God's service.

By W. M. Thompson
Bibles for Prisoners | Mexico
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A Masterpiece of God’s Goodness: The Restoration of Chanda Robinson

Early abuse in Chanda's life gave way to self-destructive behavior and unrelenting loss. Could anyone redeem her from such brokenness?

By Joanna Breault
Florida | Oklahoma | Values of Good Citizenship | Women's Ministry
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Serendipity: An Ordained Friendship Blossoms at Football Camp

At an Angel Tree sports camp, two mothers forged an unexpected friendship ordained by God: “She was the reason I was there that day.”

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree Sports Camp | Texas
Presents, Prayers, and a Pep Talk: An Angel Tree Journey Rooted in Love

Destiny’s journey started out with resentment. What changed during her 10 years as an Angel Tree kid?

By Cherise Bopape
Angel Tree | Texas
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A Safe Place: The Year-Round Impact of Angel Tree at Second Baytown

Second Baytown Church faithfully serves Angel Tree families at Christmastime. What happens when God nudges them to do more?

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree Christmas | Texas
The Cowboy’s Gospel: Bringing Wild Horses and the Good News to Prison

Todd Pierce uses his skills to bridle, bit, and saddle unbroken young horses at Hope Events for incarcerated people on prison yards nationwide.

By Emily Andrews
Florida | Idaho | Video
Virtual Prison Fellowship Academy
Fighting to Stay the Course During the COVID-19 Pandemic

It looked like COVID-19 would shut down a brand-new Academy. With so much at stake, would it be possible to get back on track?

By Joanna Breault
COVID-19 Stories | Nebraska | Video
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Three Girls and a Texas Miracle

The three sisters were too big to believe in magic. Could the God their grandma told them about make an impossible hope come true?

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree Christmas | COVID-19 Stories | Texas
Only God Can Save You: How Gospel Rapper Jeff Walker Found His Voice

Behind bars, Jeff received a letter from his daughter’s mother. One thing she wrote stood out to him: “You are in so much trouble. Only God can save you now.”

By Emily Andrews
Prison Fellowship Academy | South Carolina
A Calling to Love: How A ‘Bad’ Kid Lost His Label and Became a Leader

DelTon grew up with a dad in prison. He couldn’t stay out of trouble, but thanks to Angel Tree camping, his anger would not define him.

By Joanna Breault
Angel Tree Camping | Iowa
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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