 MARCH 2025Cards For Prisoners exists to bring hope and encouragement to incarcerated individuals and their loved ones through heartfelt letters and cards. We share God’s love with those currently and formerly incarcerated, offering support as they rebuild their lives. Our mission also includes engaging the local church to walk alongside returning citizens and families affected by incarceration, fostering community and tangible hope.VERSE OF THE MONTHIf anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth”.1 John 3:17-18  “ONE card, one letter, can make all the difference in one life”. I repeat that sentence to many people several times a week. Every major milestone Cards For Prisoners has reached started with ONE card. In November 2015, I mailed a card to my friend’s grandson who was in prison in Michigan. A few months later that card became a stack of encouragement cards he collected. Realizing the impact that had on him sparked the idea for Cards For Prisoners.Later that year, I heard about a young man in a youth home who was facing life in prison (he was 12). I had no idea who he was, but I sent him a card. I did that once a month for a year. When I heard back from him he asked “If you are religious, please pray for me”, and said he would like to meet me. A family dynamic developed through many youth home visits, leading to off-site visits, and weekend visits with my family, At the age of 19 the judge released him to live with us. That was in 2021. He is now doing well, going to college, working, and living on his own. Why? Because he received ONE card. There is another story about a man named David who received a card from me. He had no idea who I was or how I got his name and prison location. CFP recorded a video about that story (click the link below to watch). Well, that ONE card changed David’s life forever – and mine too.David’s story has developed into an amazing work of God over the last 5 or 6 years. We are preparing to record part 2 of David’s story this year. No spoilers, but stay tuned because that ONE card, which took me just a few minutes to write, was the catalyst for David’s release from prison as well as many other events in his life that no human could orchestrate. But God… Grace & Peace, Paula Creswell, Executive Director, Tangible Hope Ministries CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO |
  Tangible Hope Ministries wants to give a shoutout to Heritage CRC for their incredible heart for those on the margins—people who are often overlooked and forgotten. At Heritage, love isn’t just spoken; it’s lived out “in word and in action.”The opportunities to share God’s love and compassion through Heritage are truly endless! If you’re looking for a place to worship and serve, we encourage you to visit.Sunday Services: 9:30 A.M.Location: 3089 84th St SW, Byron Center, MI 49315. For more information, click the link below! |
 IT’S ALMOST TIME! pen pals on the outside”I am blessed by the Cards For Prisoners program! My pen pal is now a wonderful friend. I look forward to his letters and I know he appreciates the cards of encouragement and connection in his life. Thank you Tangible Hope Ministries!” “My spirits are being lifted with every letter and card I get from you guys. I live and wait for a card to get me to the next one. Thank you for all you do! It’s keeping me alive in a dark place” |
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| YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN US IN PRISON MINISTRY! Tangible Hope Ministries, (the “parent company” of Cards For Prisoners) is planning our next steps in working with inmates and returning citizens.We are asking for your help by praying for our team, as well as supporting us financially.This is your opportunity to become a regular monthly donor! A monthly gift of $25 can make a big difference in our programming.Click the link below to set up your monthly donation. 100% of all donations go directly into our programs. Checks may be mailed to: Cards For Prisoners at PO Box 413 Grandville MI 49468) Donate |
