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Here are just a few of the profiles we've added today. Please visit our site daily to view new pen-pal profiles and see if there is someone you'd like to write to. Thank you to everyone who writes! writeaprisoner.com/

There is so much amazing art to view on our website. Go ahead and "stroll" through our online gallery! You can even vote for your favorite! 🖌🎨 writeaprisoner.com/inmate-ar…

Traveling long distances to see a loved one in prison can be a challenge. Pennsylvania lawmakers have approved $600,000 to resume a bus program offering families travel to 9 state correctional institutions. If you're in PA, this may help! cityandstatepa.com/policy/20…

Don't toss those unwanted books! Check out the many requests for used books at our Books Behind Bars page: writeaprisoner.com/books-beh… Today's spotlight is on Iowa State Penitentiary where they need both fiction and non-fiction. Send to: ISP Chapel PO Box 316 Ft. Madison, IA 52627

Many of the people on our website expand their profiles by adding blog posts. This lets them update readers, share news, and reach potential new friends. You can view blog posts here: writeaprisoner.com/inmate-bl…

Many of the people on our website share artwork, poetry, and blogs. You can learn more about them through these creative endeavors. View poetry here: writeaprisoner.com/inmate-po… and don't forget to vote for your favorite!

Stop by our online art gallery to see hundreds of unique items created by incarcerated men and women. 🎨🖌 You'll find everything from paintings to woodworking to sculpture and can eve vote for your favorite! writeaprisoner.com/inmate-ar…

A new day, and new faces appear on our website of people hoping for a pen-pal. You can view all profiles here: writeaprisoner.com/

Did you know there are 7 ways to view profiles on our site? writeaprisoner.com/ We invite you to visit profiles and see if there is someone you'd like to write to. Please, and thank you!

This historical moment: 18 women have earned a bachelor’s degree through the Northwestern Prison Education Program. This is the program's first cohort of female graduates. dailynorthwestern.com/2026/1…

New day. New faces. Every day. We invite you to visit our site daily to see new pen-pal profiles in case you'd like to send a few words of encouragement! Please... and thank you! 🌺 writeaprisoner.com/

Yes, people can be inspired to write poetry in the most unlikely places, including prison. You can read such poetry and even vote for your favorite here: writeaprisoner.com/inmate-po…

These are just a few of the new faces added to our site today. Each day we add new pen-pal profiles from incarcerated people hoping to hear from someone like you. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to send an encouraging word! writeaprisoner.com/

Often a condition for parole is having employment lined up. We post reintegration profiles for people being released within the year. People like you send them job leads. They take it from there! Can you please help someone find a job? writeaprisoner.com/inmate-em…

Have you ever checked out the artwork on our website created by incarcerated men and women? writeaprisoner.com/inmate-ar… You'll find drawings, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, woodworking, and much more and can even vote for your favorite. 🎨🖌

Fall isn't just beautiful colored leaves. It's the season of holidays and family gatherings when some loves ones are even more conspicuous by their absence. It's a time to send a few extra letters and remind them they're not forgotten. 🍁 🍂

The Beacon program at the Rifle Correctional Facility in Colorado helps people prepare for life after prison in this community-focused model. coloradosun.com/2026/10/13/c…

Here's to the start of a great week! Does anyone have any special plans? Go ahead... make the rest of us jealous! 😁

Have you ever joined or hosted a letter-writing get-together? Over the years, we've heard from people who have done this, although these days most people write on computers. What do you think? Here is a list of people who have not yet received a letter: writeaprisoner.com/profiles-…

When you take the time to write to someone in prison, you're giving an incredible gift of kindness. Will you please consider writing to someone on our "Needs Mail" list? You can view these profiles here: writeaprisoner.com/profiles-… Choose the "Email Forward" option!