Hi Friends, The summer days are long, the mornings warm, and cold brew is on the breakfast menu these days. ☀️ So pour yourself a cup (or grab a glass of something iced), find a shady spot, and settle in. Here’s what we shared this week on the blog (links near the...
Thirteen years into his sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Troy reflects on the good, the bad, and the urgent need for change — from building others up as a life coach to confronting the daily harm of an unforgiving system.
Thirteen years into his sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Troy reflects on the good, the bad, and the urgent need for change — from building others up as a life coach to confronting the daily harm of an unforgiving system.
A clever prison comic by R. Ortiz imagines a world where sending a letter means arriving in person—no delays, no barriers, just pure connection.
A summer night with the Eugene Symphony turns into a lesson on community, and what it means to breathe together. Also: a conductor, a spider, and a whole list of musical rabbit holes.
ICE isn’t targeting people who “broke the rules”—they’re targeting those who followed them. This post breaks down the myths around immigration, compliance, and what’s really behind the raids, quotas, and billion-dollar budgets.
It’s been quiet on the blog lately, but behind the scenes we’ve been buzzing harder than ever. After a whirlwind Bee Fest, we’re easing back into our rhythm and reflecting on what it means to return, reconnect, and keep showing up. (Bonus: new Kurtis & Joe post coming this week.)
We're doing a quick roll call to help us stay organized and updated. if you're a current or past Adopt an Inmate volunteer, you should have received an email with a link to a short Volunteer Check-In Form. 🔎 Didn’t see the email?Search your inbox (or spam folder) for:...
Find a cool breeze and let the world slow down for a minute. Here’s your Sunday read. What Still Matters, and Who’s Still Here Hi friends, This week, we’re leaning into consistency and community. We published a new Volunteer FAQ and a sent a...
We first shared this letter from Rick in 2017, titled What Really Matters, when he was still inside. The good news: he came home about two years later. The bad news: the stories that broke his heart then still flood in today. That’s why we launched our campaign, Drop...