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PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Minnesota

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Justice Ambassador Scott Herman is Building a Better Tomorrow

With scripture, fitness, and advocacy, Justice Ambassador Scott Herman is building a better tomorrow in Minnesota.

By Scott Herman
March 22, 2022
Justice Ambassador | Justice Reform | Minnesota | Second Chance Employment
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Incarcerated Parents: How to Love Your Kids From Right Where You Are

Prison can be challenging for parents separated from their children. Incarcerated mom Karla offers creative ways for parents bond with their children.

By Prison Fellowship
December 14, 2021
Family Resources | Inside Journal Resources | Minnesota
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Prominent MN Couple Set to Receive Prestigious Legacy of Hope Award

Prison Fellowship to award Lee and Louise Sundet the 2020 Charles Colson Legacy of Hope Award Tuesday in Minnetonka Beach, MN.

By Prison Fellowship
September 20, 2021
Charles Colson Hope Awards | Legacy of Hope | Minnesota
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A Second Chance at the Academy: A Rule-Breaker Becomes a Leader

In prison, Brooke was drawn to the thrill of "the game" and seeing what she could get away with. She wanted to change—but would she?

By Emily Andrews
February 10, 2021
Minnesota | Minnesota Correctional Facility–Shakopee
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Sharing Jesus and Finding “Home” Behind Bars

For years she had led women into deeper relationship with Jesus. Her unexpected journey into prison was an answer to prayer.

By Maria Mallory White
January 26, 2021
Minnesota | Minnesota Correctional Facility–Shakopee
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The Power of a Partnership

Volunteer Nancy mentors women awaiting their release from prison. The incarcerated women, however, aren’t the only ones transformed by this mentorship.

By Stacia Ray
January 6, 2021
Mentoring Prisoners | Minnesota
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How to Live Free in Prison

Chew wanted to live free from rules and consequences, but his poor choices led to his incarceration. Could Chew learn how to live free in prison?

By Emily Andrews
November 26, 2019
Minnesota
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The Power in Your Story: Academy Graduate on Freedom in Incarceration

Drugs and fraud sent Brittany to prison, but God was waiting for her. “Prison would set the stage for the rest of my life,” she shares. Read on to discover how God redeemed Brittany from her past and gave her hope for the future.

By Women of Shakopee
August 21, 2019
Minnesota | Minnesota Correctional Facility–Shakopee | Prison Fellowship Academy
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A Chance to Bloom: Women at Shakopee Prison Are Being Transformed

Things run a little differently at Minnesota Correction Facility—Shakopee. Here, female prisoners engage in community and in-prison programing like the Prison Fellowship Academy.

By Emily Harris Greene
July 24, 2019
Letters from Inside | Minnesota | Minnesota Correctional Facility–Shakopee
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A Soldier for Christ: How Emily Found Purpose and Community Behind Bars

  For years, Emily desired to join the Marines. But her life took a drastically different route. Could the Prison Fellowship Academy help her find her way?

By Emily Harris Greene
June 26, 2019
Letters from Inside | Minnesota | Minnesota Correctional Facility–Shakopee
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Thank You for Believing in Second Chances!: 2019 Highlights

Second Chance Month continues to build momentum, and April 2019 was the best one yet! From changing individual lives to changing our national conversation, here are some of the highlights.

By Grayson Pope
May 23, 2019
Minnesota | Second Chances 5k | Trump Administration | Washington DC
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Eye on the Prize: How Dawn Found Strength and a New Identity in Jesus

Finish the race. Win the prize.

By Grayson Pope
December 18, 2018
Celebrate Recovery | Drug Addiction | Identity | Identity Theft | Minnesota | Minnesota Correctional Facility–Shakopee | Second Chances
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Q&A with Dave and Judy McElyea

Prison ministry volunteers Dave and Judy McElyea reflect on decades of volunteer experience and how faith-based organizations can make a positive impact on prisons.

By Stacia Ray
November 28, 2018
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Mural Project Brightens Prison During Dark Time

Martha Ackerman and Stephanie Segel are bringing community and peace to prisons through a restorative art program called Create: New Beginnings.

By Stacia Ray
November 19, 2018
Create: New Beginnings | Minnesota | Minnesota Correctional Facility–Shakopee
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Celebrating Second Chances Across the Nation

Thank you for supporting second chances, working with us to tear down the walls of that second prison and the lies of social stigma—to truly offer a second chance.

By Emily Harris Greene
May 1, 2018
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