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Cards for Prisoners

Cards for Prisoners has been a great part of the 70×7 Life Recovery since 2019. Letter writing has been one of many ways to serve those who have been incarcerated. The core ministry of 70×7 Life Recovery is the person who is entering society after incarceration. We must ensure that our investment of time, talent, and treasure is being stewarded on behalf of the returning citizen.

As much of a blessing as it has been to have Cards for Prisoners under the 70×7 umbrella, in this season of ministry, the Cards for Prisoners program will now be spinning off under the capable leadership of Paula Creswell. She will be moving to a partner ministry and continuing this work as an independent 501c3 nonprofit agency.

We are grateful for all who have served as pen pals – past and present – who have committed to continuing their support of this ministry. Please pray for both Paula & Cards for Prisoners, as well as all who 70×7 serve during this season of transition.

For more information on the new Cards for Prisoners nonprofit agency, please go to their new website:  https://www.cardsforprisoners.org/become-a-penpal/
or contact Paula Creswell at paulac@cardsforprisoners.org

 

If you would like to become a Mentor or be involved with 70×7’s programs, please contact us at info@70x7liferecovery.org

“How many people in prison receive communications from their loved ones?”
The average prisoner stops receiving cards, letters, emails, visitors, and phone calls three years into their sentence. Our purpose is to write for fellowship, friendship, encouragement, and spiritual growth.
“How do I go about writing a letter?”
Contact our office and we will give you the information you need. Your first letter can introduce yourself and why you are writing. You can write as often as you’d like, but we ask you to write a minimum of once a month, as well as on the inmates birthday and on holidays.
“I want to help, but I want to stay safe.”
Every pen pal has the option to use a pseudonym while writing to inmates. If you choose not to, we ask that you never use your last name. You will use our P.O. Box as your return address and mail the card/letter directly to the inmate. When your pen pal responds, the letter will come to us first, we will review it, and then forward it on to you.
“What do I write about?”
Just be a friend. Talking about your life experiences, profession, hobbies, and giving words of encouragement are great ways to engage in conversation with an inmate. Teach them something they don’t know. Introduce them to new ideas. Encourage them to talk about themselves. Many prisoners haven’t heard from anyone for years and their dreams and interests often go unheard.
Guidelines & Rules
Download the safety guidelines and policy agreement.
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Read the Michigan Department of Corrections rules.
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“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11

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