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Letters From Prison: Hope is a Scarce Commodity
An excerpt of a letter from Rick in February of 2014, when he was still in county jail, and about six months before he was moved to prison. He writes about his idea to start Adopt an Inmate. I feel as though I am the most well-taken-care-of inmate in Del Valle. Having...
I Used To Live #Just Like You
Token gestures make us feel righteous, but they donāt hold us accountable to change. What would happen if you reached down to someone in the pitānot as charity, but as a neighbor? You might discover a new and empowered version of yourself.
I Used To Breathe #Just Like You
I used to breathe in lifeāmountain bike mornings, oil and rubber at the shop, the scents of youth and purpose. Now I breathe as little as possible. Prison air carries chemicals, suffering, and the scent of men waiting to die. Still, I pray for the day breathing feels like living again.
Where Data Meets Humanity: Our New Presentation for the NAC Share Fair
In our latest presentation, we explore the stark realities of mass incarceration and the simple truth that every statistic hides a human story. Watch the full video inside.
#GivingTuesday 2025: Drop a Dime on Injustice
This Giving Tuesday, weāre asking for something small that makes an enormous impact. A single letter, a volunteer, or one message of hope can change someoneās safety and sense of worth inside a prison. Your gift today keeps those lifelines alive and helps us reach the people too often left behind.
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Franz Bakery Nonprofit Giveaway 2025 – Nominate Adopt an Inmate!
She’s Gone
As soon as count cleared, I logged in to check my messages. "She's gone... " There it was, the message I was expecting and simultaneously hoping wouldn't come. She was found on August 25th and taken to the hospital where she was placed on life support. An infection...