I received this email yesterday from an inmate in an Ohio prison. (See Tim's artwork in a post from last November.) It is simply not possible to exaggerate the importance of a letter in prison. Melissa, I thank you for your time. I can't explain how elated I am to...
Melissa Bee
Kiwanis Club
I was honored to be invited to speak at our local Kiwanis Club about Adopt an Inmate earlier this month. Kiwanis club members stage nearly 150,000 service projects and raise nearly $100 million every year for communities, families and projects. Items brought to share...
LFP: There is so much self-worth in me
This is exactly why we do this.
We’re Baaaack!
Our blog has been in a quiet period for some time, while we focused on other tasks, but we're back, and you can expect a regular stream of interesting, poignant and informative posts. We'll be sharing news about exciting projects and events that are in the planning...
AI Newsletter: Winter 2016
This publication was created for you â family members, friends, and advocates of prisoners. In each issue you will find useful resources for and from inmates; artwork, stories, recommendations from both adopters and adoptees; and news from the staff. Donât forget...
We’re in the Newspaper!
Fern Ridge Review December 16, 2015 A new non-profit taking on a life of its own Nice piece in the Fern Ridge Review, with possible follow-up article in the future. Click below for PDF with text. Minor corrections to article: Rick is Executive Director, Melissa is...
It’s #GivingTuesday!
Adopt an Inmate wants to wish all of our followers, volunteers, and adopters a very happy and blessed holiday season. Our first volunteer day was very successful, and will be a regular event. We made new friends, we processed mail, we noshed, we listened to music, and...
Inmate Art: Parole Denied
This artwork was sent in from Timothy in Ohio, who maintains his innocence. I continue to fight my case on my own and will continue as long as it takes to be a free man again.
Letters From Angels: Anyone Can Write a Letter
Yesterday's blog post was a poem and drawing sent to us by Ron in Florida. I showed my 82-year old aunt Nancy the picture, because she loves to see the artwork that prisoners send in. Nancy has lost some of her ability to read and write, but makes a valiant effort...
Inmate Art: Locked In
This beautiful work is by Jason in Pennsylvania.