Token gestures make us feel righteous, but they donât hold us accountable to change. What would happen if you reached down to someone in the pitânot as charity, but as a neighbor? You might discover a new and empowered version of yourself.
Where Data Meets Humanity: Our New Presentation for the NAC Share Fair
In our latest presentation, we explore the stark realities of mass incarceration and the simple truth that every statistic hides a human story. Watch the full video inside.
World Letter Writing Day: One Letter Can Change a Life
Today is World Letter Writing Day, and in our world, itâs more than stationery and stamps. For people in prison, a letter is...
Your Sunday Read | August 31, 2025: Catching Up, Cooking Experiments, and Whatâs Ahead
Happy Sunday Friends, This week looked a little different - no new blog posts, and with my upcoming travel (9/11â9/24), posts...
Your Sunday Read | August 17, 2025: Prison Mail Matters
Happy Sunday Friends, This week weâve been shining a spotlight on prison mail restrictions. Every single day, letters,...
Hate Mail: Another day, another letter refused.
Weâre closing our week-long series on prison mail with one of the most frustrating practices of all: return labels placed directly over the recipientâs name. A simple sticker makes the person â and their letter â disappear.
Hate Mail: Mystery Rejection
Mail rejection mystery: Correct address, correct ID, harmless contents, still returned âRefused, Unable to Forwardâ with no explanation. Mystery solved: OK DOC moves to digital mail.
Hate Mail: Postcard Ban – Small Cards, Big Barriers
From diner placemats to tourist postcards, small pieces of mail can carry big love. But growing bans in prisons are cutting off yet another way to stay connected.
Art From Prison: Victor the Convict â If Only It Was That Easy
A clever prison comic by R. Ortiz imagines a world where sending a letter means arriving in personâno delays, no barriers, just pure connection.
Hug Your Adoptee this Month: June Edition
đ Note: To all of our new adopters - welcome! Youâre bringing hope and human connection to people who need it most. Whether...
