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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...
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...
Your Sunday Read | October 5, 2025 – Catching Up
Happy Sunday, Friends 🐝, After a little getaway — my annual girls weekend (any guesses [scroll down to comment] where we were?) and a visit with my daughter and grandloves — I’m back at my desk, settling into work mode and catching up on a mountain of emails. There’s...
World Letter Writing Day: One Letter Can Change a Life
Today is World Letter Writing Day, and in our world, it’s more than stationery and stamps. For people in prison, a letter is proof that they exist outside the walls — that someone remembers, cares, and listens. A single letter can brighten a day, calm a fear, or carry...
Your Sunday Read | August 31, 2025: Catching Up, Cooking Experiments, and What’s Ahead
Happy Sunday Friends, This week looked a little different - no new blog posts, and with my upcoming travel (9/11–9/24), posts will continue to be light. Always know that even when we’re not publishing, we’re working hard behind the scenes and preparing what’s next....
Kurtis & Joe Part 4: Leaving Joe Behind
Kurtis & Joe Part 4: Kurtis & Joe face heartbreak as a promised transfer falls apart. Kurtis is moved alone, leaving Joe behind.
Celebrating National Nonprofit Day
Today is National Nonprofit Day, a chance to celebrate the work of organizations around the country that serve, connect, and uplift their communities. For over ten years, Adopt an Inmate has been building bridges between people in prison and the outside world. What...
