I once was · now I'm
Written off.
Written off.
Written to.
Nearly 1.9 million people are behind bars in the U.S. They are waiting for a letter that says they still matter. Become a mentor today.
40,000+ students served
All training free
~15 min / week
1.9M
Incarcerated in the U.S.
62%
Return to prison within 3 years
40K
Students in our program
$115
Supports one student / year
Transformation
Letters that change lives.
Real students, real mentors, real relationships built through the mail.
Student · Texas
"Someone out there believed I was still worth something. That changed everything."
Mentor · 6 years
"I thought I was helping him. Turns out he was teaching me."
Released · 2023
"The mailbox was the only thing keeping me anchored. I walked out a different man."
Start mentoring
Three steps. About 15 minutes a week.
1
Sign up and train
Complete a short, free online training. You'll learn how to write letters that support without counseling.
2
Get matched
We pair you with an incarcerated student based on location, gender, and availability.
3
Write letters
Exchange Bible-study lesson responses through our secure forwarding address. Your identity stays private.
Ready to start
A letter you write this week could change a life by Easter.
Takes two minutes to apply. No cost. No prior experience needed.
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Other ways to help
Can't mentor right now?
Volunteer locally
Help process mail, attend events, or join us at the Grand Rapids office.
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