TN HJR0932

Honors Prison Fellowship on its 50th anniversary (founded 1976 by Charles Colson), recognizing it as the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families

Prison Fellowship annually reaches more than 600,000 individuals with support from over 200,000 volunteers nationwide

Studies by Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Baylor University, and Minnesota Department of Corrections found the Academy program reduced recidivism by over 60% among participants

Organization operates the Prison Fellowship Grow program at Tennessee's Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center for incarcerated women

Angel Tree program served 4,488 children with incarcerated parents in Tennessee in 2024 through Christmas gift partnerships with local churches