PRISON FELLOWSHIP STORIES

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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