PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: New York

When Darien’s mom went to prison, he kept it secret. Learning there were kids like him gave him a reason to succeed. Today, he's giving back.

Terri used drugs at first because she thought they were fun. They made her feel strong. But soon, her addiction owned her.

Slam dunk legend Kenny Dobbs has made a name for himself in basketball, but his passion is helping at-risk kids get on the right track.

Hillsong NYC ran a 280-mile relay from Manhattan to Washington, DC. to raise money for Prison Fellowship’s criminal justice reform efforts.

Born on Rikers Island, Kevin faced an uncertain future. When Mayra adopted him, he was able to break the cycle of incarceration.

Prison Fellowship recently partnered with Hillsong NYC to bring its worship band inside Rikers Island Detention Center in New York City. The result was “amazing to see.”

'I fell in love with [volunteering] right away, because there were people in there who needed me. A chance to make a difference—that's what I've been praying for my whole life.'

  "It's not only a gift; it's a year-round ministry."

  "For two minutes, I felt free."

  Dozens of children from Harlem and the Bronx piled off a bus in Central Park for an afternoon of ice skating with Angel Tree.