PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: Angel Tree

When Cassie was incarcerated for four years, her children were just 4 years and 11 months old. Knowing their pain from experiencing her own father’s incarceration made it almost too much for Cassie to bear. But she made the most of their time apart. Now she’s reunited with her children and making up for lost time.

From an abusive childhood to a life in and out of prison. Serena Steenholdt felt like her life was spiraling out of control until she found God and reconnected with her children... “God is so much bigger than I ever thought.”

This Easter, the name of Jesus will be proclaimed in some of the darkest corners of America.

'This is a glimpse of God's story—God's transforming power through organizations like Prison Fellowship.'

Angel Tree brought healing to Anastasia's family and gave her a chance to love her two young children, even while behind bars.

Former Angel Tree Child and current Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award this year.

  Thank you for your generous support of Angel Tree. This Christmas, more than 290,000 children with incarcerated parents were blessed.

Christmas can be a lonely season, especially when families are separated. But we can take joy in knowing that God is with us every step of the way.

It's tempting to close our eyes to the needs of those in our communities, but when we do, we miss out on the love God pours out on those who give.

Left in her grandmother's care, Tatianna would pray at Christmas and New Year's, 'I just want my mama here.'