Families of Prisoners

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?

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

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.

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

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.

April, a single mom, was grateful for Angel Tree. But she never dreamed that this connection would one day sustain her through tragedy.

Jeremy Hart was chasing the American Dream—until it became a nightmare, and he went to prison. Now he has new dreams and a life that has come full circle.

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

Peyton struggled to speak to her dad after went to prison. But the night she returned from camp, she surprised him with a phone call he will never forget.