Washington, D.C., May 6, 2024—Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, released the following statement after the United States Senate declared April 2024 as Second Chance Month. The resolution was led by Senators Klobuchar (D-MN), Cramer (R-ND), Capito (R-WV) and Markey (D-MA). The post Prison Fellowship’s Statement After United States Senate Declares April 2024 as Second Chance Month appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

Kacie was the first Black woman to serve as Alderman of her ward in St. Louis. She is also the founder and executive director of Sew Hope Community Sewing Room. The post Never Too Far Gone appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

When barriers to safety and success for people with a criminal record are removed, everyone stands to benefit. FWD.us Program Specialist Jarrell Allen—who spent 33 years behind bars—knows this firsthand. The post Second Chances After Incarceration: FWD.us Weighs In appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

Safer communities and flourishing citizens require conversations about the importance of second chances. A conversation with The Just Trust Founder and CEO Ana Zamora. The post Second Chances After Incarceration: The Just Trust Weighs In appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

Washington, D.C., April 1, 2024—Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. proclaimed April 2024 as Second Chance Month. “We are grateful that the White House has once again issued a presidential proclamation addressing the importance of second chances for formerly incarcerated individuals,” said Heather Rice-Minus, president and CEO of Prison Fellowship. The post White House Proclamation Recognizes Second Chance Month — An Effort by Prison Fellow ..read more

Reading has the power to change a person’s life—including the lives of those behind bars. The post Books Behind Bars appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, March 11, 2024 —The Come and See Foundation, which exists to ensure all seven seasons of THE CHOSEN are completed and translated into 600 languages, today announced the release of the first two episodes of Season 4 for churches and prisons to host a promotional screening beginning Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The post The Come and See Foundation Announces First Ever Promotional Screening of THE CHOSEN Straight from Theaters to Churches and Prisons appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 1, 2024 —Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, announced today that it received a grant from the Robert S. and Mildred M. Baynard Charitable Trust. The generous gift from the Florida-based trust will support children of incarcerated parents, especially those living in Florida, through Prison Fellowship Angel Tree. The post Prison Fellowship Receives Grant From Robert S. and Mildred M. Baynard Charitable Trust appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

Check out how America has come together over the past two years to support those affected by crime and incarceration. The post What Is Second Chance Month? appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Prison Fellowship®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing to examine and prevent deaths of incarcerated individuals in federal prisons. The post Prison Fellowship’s Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings Regarding the Conditions for Prisoners in the Federal Bureau of Prisons appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more