Blog
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...
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.