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

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

Susanna discovered a unique and easy way to support Prison Fellowship—and through her giving, she’s helping to change lives and restore hope. The post Driven by Love: A Family Tradition of Giving Back appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

After a childhood of poverty, Aisha eventually found her calling as a lawyer and now as a Justice Ambassador, advocates for men and women who are incarcerated. The post From Childhood Poverty to Justice Ambassador appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more

Nearly 50 years after Black History Month was first celebrated, Prison Fellowship staff and program participants reflect on what it means to them personally. The post What Black History Month Means to Me appeared first on Prison Fellowship ..read more