From the Hive: A Tiny Bee Fest, a Tiny Surprise, and Some Poems You Need to Read Hi Friends, I'm sending this a little later than usual, writing from the final full day of Bee Fest, our annual summer volunteer retreat. This...
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Poetry From Prison: Dortell Williams in California
During our 2025 Volunteer Bee Fest weekend, Leah opened a piece of writing from Dortell Williams, an incarcerated writer in California. His words, his transformation is a reminder of what’s possible, and why this work matters.
Your Sunday Read: July 13, 2025
Your Sunday Read July 13, 2025 | from Adopt an Inmate Notes From the Roffice We didn’t publish any new blog posts this week, but not because there’s nothing to say. The short version: we're still dealing with multiple leaks that had gone undetected until it turned...
A Note From The Roffice
About the Sunday Read This email goes out once a week on Sundays to recap what we published during the week (Monday – Saturday). Whether we posted one, or a dozen, It’s your quick way to stay in the loop without getting overwhelmed. We’re now...
Kurtis & Joe Part 3: Small Wonders
Kurtis & Joe Part 3: After daily shared prayers in the cell their friendship deepens. Kurtis begins to uncover the sorrow behind Joe’s story.
Art From Prison: Johnny in Florida
This piece came to us from Johnny in Florida. Like many artists behind bars, Johnny uses his creativity to process life, express what words can’t, and stay connected to the world outside. Every detail speaks to the heart about what it feels like to be disconnected...
Civics 101: Immigration Myths vs. Facts
On Independence Day, we’re setting the record straight about immigration, what’s legal, and what’s being twisted beyond recognition. If your family came here from somewhere else, this post is for you.
Kurtis & Joe Part 2: The Rule of Prayer
In this second message, Kurtis writes about what it meant to look out for someone else, and the spiritual rule that carried them through Joe’s first six years inside.
Letters From Prison: Kurtis & Joe, Part 1 – Coffee and Trust
When Kurtis wrote us about his cellmate Joe, he had no idea his quiet message would spark one of our most enduring and moving connections.
Letters From Prison: Felicia in Florida
This letter came to us in back in 2017. Felicia had already served more than 20 years, and hoped to find connection before her release. We’re thrilled to share that she’s now free, though we haven’t been able to locate her. If anyone knows where Felicia is today, we’d...