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Adopt an Inmate Interview Episode on “There’s Danger Here” Podcast
We were honored to join Leilani on her podcast, There's Danger Here for a deeply personal conversation about how Adopt an Inmate began â and why we continue this work. What started with a single phone call from jail has grown into a nationwide movement of connection,...
Let Them Draw: What Envelope Art Can Teach Us About Connection
A woman who processes billing envelopes for a health system isn't the most obvious person to spark an emotional reaction. But Emily Margolis, an accounting clerk for MJHS Health System, does exactly that. With a pen and a little spare time, she transforms bland white...
We Need A Small (free) Favor
Franz Bakery is awarding $5,000 grants to five nonprofits, and your nomination could help us win! We love Franz Bakery not just for their bread, but also for giving back to their community. Their generosity helps small, grassroots organizations...
ð£ Fact-Check Friday: Are Prisons Full of Violent Offenders?
Policy claim: âWe need more prisons because theyâre full of dangerous, violent criminals.â ð Fact check:FALSE. ð£ TRUTH: According to the Prison Policy Initiative, only 1 in 7 people in state prisons is incarcerated for offenses categorized as violent by legal...
ð£ Introducing: Fact-Check Fridays
At Adopt an Inmate, we believe that education is a form of resistanceâand truth is a powerful tool for change. Starting this week, weâre launching Fact-Check Friday, a series that tackles myths, misconceptions, and misleading narratives about incarceration in the U.S....
New Series: The Good, The Bad, The Change
At Adopt an Inmate, we believe in the power of storytelling to change hearts and minds. Our Good, Bad, Change campaign invites people in prison to reflect on three simple yet profound prompts. By sharing these personal responses, we amplify the voices of those...