Transformed Life

Nikki and her family
Grace Changed a Family Tree

A childhood marked by chaos turned into a powerful story of restoration and forgiveness.

By Doug Bender
October 29, 2025
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Darryl Woods posing with arms crossed
A Father’s Love Breaches Prison Walls

God used Angel Tree to connect Darryl with his kids while he was incarcerated for 29 years. In a full-circle moment, Darryl now helps families just like his.

By Joel Oliphint
October 15, 2025
Angel Tree | Michigan
Just by Saying Yes

Albert and Beth were feeling the strain of Albert’s incarcerations. When he said yes to Jesus—and Angel Tree—it changed the trajectory of their family’s story.

By Lou Haviland
September 10, 2025
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Hope Wrote a Different Ending

She arrived at the parole office shivering and out of breath. The bitter Idaho winter showed no mercy; she prayed her parole officer would be different.

By Emily Andrews
August 27, 2025
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A Life Under Construction

Chris will always remember the moment his son received a basketball from him through Angel Tree—and now he gives those moments to other parents.

By Lexi Aggen
August 13, 2025
Angel Tree | New Mexico
Michael’s Training Fields

His aunt’s words inspired Michael to view prison as a training ground. Now, he’s challenging others to do the same.

By Maria Ignas
August 6, 2025
Angel Tree | Mississippi
A Yellow Bus, a Paintbrush, and a New Leaf

The Prison Fellowship Academy helped Woody discover his talents and experience transformation during his decades in prison.

By Stacia Ray
July 23, 2025
Angel Tree | Prison Fellowship Academy | Virginia
Lost and Found at Camp

An outdoor enthusiast, Levi feels at home by the water. He soon realized he was on the hunt for the living water that would quench his thirst for a lifetime.

By Steven Anthony
July 9, 2025
Angel Tree Camping | Washington
A Lifelong Learner

When Dion graduated high school, he thought his life was set. But after experiencing a head injury, everything went sideways. What could turn his life around?

By Lexi Aggen
June 4, 2025
Ohio | Prison Fellowship Academy
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Joy Cuts Through the Noise

Thomas’ first week at an Angel Tree summer camp was challenging. What kept him coming back?

By Emily Andrews
May 21, 2025
Angel Tree Camping | Pennsylvania
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The Heart of an Advocate

Daniel never imagined that an opportunity he had while incarcerated would prepare him for the halls of Congress—but with God, all things are possible.

By Lexi Aggen
April 23, 2025
Angel Tree | Justice Ambassador | New York
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The Scars on Her Arms Weren’t the End of the Story

Nancy had a reputation in prison—but it’s not the one you’d expect.

By Emily Andrews
March 5, 2025
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Together on Purpose, For a Purpose

Anthony and Monica fell in love twice—first with each other and then with Jesus. They’re working to help end the cycle of incarceration in families.

By Lou Haviland
February 12, 2025
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The Hope Found in Solitary Confinement

Melisha spent her life in church, but Christ wasn’t in her heart. Instead, she spent her life trying to earn love. But God wasn’t done pursuing her.

By Lexi Aggen
January 15, 2025
Angel Tree | Inside Journal | Justice Ambassador
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A Loner’s Last Hope

Homelessness. Incarceration. Solitary confinement. Nick was in a dark place—until he found the one thing that could light his way home.

By Emily Andrews
January 2, 2025
Arkansas | Prison Fellowship Academy
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