THE FACTS
Why we need your help today!
> One in three prisoners is a parent.
> About 75% of women in prison are mothers.
> 1 in every 43 children has a parent in prison.
> More than 1.7 million children will spend Christmas separated from their mom or dad.
Angel Tree is the only national ministry to reach out to the children of incarcerated parents. With your help, we can touch the hearts of hurting children at Christmas and transform lives through the power of Jesus Christ!
MEET FORREST
Alcoholism. Drug abuse. Divorce. Homelessness. Imprisonment. Little Forrest has witnessed them all. With his father in prison and his mom lost in a haze of drug abuse, Forrest's maternal grandparents got custody of him when he was just two years old.
"He was like a wild animal," his grandmother Bonnie says. Unable to articulate his hurt and frustration, he would hit, kick, bite, head butt, and throw things. One day at a time, "Nanna BB" and "Pappy" brought peace and stability to Forrest's world. But as Christmas neared, Bonnie began to worry. If Forrest's mom didn't visit, or he didn't get phone calls from his dad, Forrest's behavior would often regress.
"We got a call that Forrest's dad was sending Christmas gifts through Angel Tree," Bonnie says. "It was just so nice to have people supporting us. Prayer is a powerful thing."
At such a critical time in Forrest's journey, Angel Tree connected him with his daddy — helping to make sure that Forrest stayed on a path toward healing and stability. Today, Forrest's mother is working to turn her life around and restore her relationship with her son. Forrest’s dad will be released from prison soon. He, too, has vowed to turn his life around and be a faithful father.
Through the hands of volunteers, and the generosity and prayers of friends like you, children like Forrest can feel a connection with a beloved parent and the love of God even in difficult times.
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Who We Are
Angel Tree, a program of Prison Fellowship, seeks to reconcile prisoners and their families to God, to each other, and to their communities through the transforming love and grace of Jesus Christ. Through your support of Angel Tree, prisoners have the opportunity to send their children a Christmas gift and the Good News of Jesus Christ!Learn more
What We Do
Angel Tree Christmas connects imprisoned parents with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. Your support makes it possible for local church volunteers to purchase and deliver gifts and the Gospel to prisoners’ children.Learn more
How You Can Help
You can serve as the hands and feet of Jesus Christ and share His love with a lonely child this Christmas! Each $12.58 you send right now will deliver a gift and the Gospel to TWO children, thanks to a generous matching grant. Remind a little girl or boy of the love of their parent and their Heavenly Father today!We can't do it without you!
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