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The Power of A Letter
Adjusting to prison is no easy feat. I liken it to being put on an airplane, blindfolded, taken to a remote location somewhere on this vast earth, and dropped off in a foreign land with no resources. You are left with nothing but your own wits and inherent ability to...
LFP: The most important person in the world
I received this email yesterday from an inmate in an Ohio prison. (See Tim's artwork in a post from last November.) It is simply not possible to exaggerate the importance of a letter in prison. Melissa, I thank you for your time. I can't explain how elated I am to...
Kiwanis Club
I was honored to be invited to speak at our local Kiwanis Club about Adopt an Inmate earlier this month. Kiwanis club members stage nearly 150,000 service projects and raise nearly $100 million every year for communities, families and projects. Items brought to share...
LFP: There is so much self-worth in me
This is exactly why we do this.
We’re Baaaack!
Our blog has been in a quiet period for some time, while we focused on other tasks, but we're back, and you can expect a regular stream of interesting, poignant and informative posts. We'll be sharing news about exciting projects and events that are in the planning...
The Agony of a Visit
No doubt, perhaps the highlight of any inmate's day, week, or month is when his/her name is called for a visit. This is the time (in most prisons, I believe) when inmates are able to finally have the much needed physical contact with the people who mean the most to...