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Still Here
It’s been quiet on the blog lately, but behind the scenes we’ve been buzzing harder than ever. After a whirlwind Bee Fest, we’re easing back into our rhythm and reflecting on what it means to return, reconnect, and keep showing up. (Bonus: new Kurtis & Joe post coming this week.)
🐝 Buzz In: Volunteer Check-In Is Live! + New FAQ
We're doing a quick roll call to help us stay organized and updated. if you're a current or past Adopt an Inmate volunteer, you should have received an email with a link to a short Volunteer Check-In Form. 🔎 Didn’t see the email?Search your inbox (or spam folder) for:...
Your Sunday Read: July 27, 2025
Find a cool breeze and let the world slow down for a minute. Here’s your Sunday read. What Still Matters, and Who’s Still Here Hi friends, This week, we’re leaning into consistency and community. We published a new Volunteer FAQ and a sent a...
What Still Matters
We first shared this letter from Rick in 2017, titled What Really Matters, when he was still inside. The good news: he came home about two years later. The bad news: the stories that broke his heart then still flood in today. That’s why we launched our campaign, Drop...
Your Sunday Read | July 20, 2025: The Bee Fest Edition
From the Hive: A Tiny Bee Fest, a Tiny Surprise, and Some Poems You Need to Read Hi Friends, I'm sending this a little later than usual, writing from the final full day of Bee Fest, our annual summer volunteer retreat. This...
Poetry From Prison: Dortell Williams in California
During our 2025 Volunteer Bee Fest weekend, Leah opened a piece of writing from Dortell Williams, an incarcerated writer in California. His words, his transformation is a reminder of what’s possible, and why this work matters.