PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Detroit

As Prison Fellowship celebrates our 40th anniversary, we are reminded how important our ministry partners are in bringing about transformation in the lives of prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families. From in-prison volunteers, to prison officials, to local church ministries and transitional housing, there are many people that continue to “remember the prisoner” and seek to restore them to their communities.

On a lovely spring evening in the Detroit area, men and women from throughout metropolitan Detroit came out to celebrate a very special occasion at Orchard Lake Presbyterian Church—Prison Fellowship’s 40-Year Anniversary. Volunteers, donors, former prisoners, and ministry partners joined Prison Fellowship staff for this special occasion.

Building a new life is a real challenge for anyone returning to their communities after a period of incarceration. There is the need to find housing, employment, and support; to avoid past mistakes and old acquaintances, while making new connections to help ensure future success.