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Christmas Cards for Inmates

- Christmas Cards for Inmates: Bring Light to Someone Living in a Dark Place
  
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  There are over 400 men and women in the United States prison system who have signed up to receive holiday cards through this Twin Cities Prison Ministry program. Most do not receive any other communication from outside the facility they are housed in. Writing to the incarcerated can improve their mental health and well-being by providing a sense of connection to the outside world. Some benefits to this program:
  Prison can be a lonely and isolating place. Receiving cards and letters can provide prisoners with a sense of connection to the outside world.
  Mail can provide emotional support and encouragement to prisoners, which can help improve their mental health.
  Receiving cards and letters can make prisoners feel valued and cared for, which can help build their self-esteem and confidence.
  Writing to prisoners can help break down stereotypes and encourage empathy and understanding towards those who are incarcerated.
  
  In your Christmas card, you are asked to write a note of encouragement to a name provided to you. Please pray for the person before writing and know that you are offering them a sense of hope, validation, and encouragement. You will not receive a response. Know that whoever receives your card will be touched to know that you cared enough to remember them, pray for them, and write to them. A simple message of, "I am praying for you," or, "God loves you," are great ways to begin.
  
  No enclosures are allowed. Do not include photos, drawings, holy cards, rosaries, etc.
  Do not share personal information. No last names, where you live, no phone numbers, etc. You can use a pseudonym if you wish.
  DO share details about the outside world. Anything to let them know what's happening outside the walls.
  Use only blue or black ink.
  All cards will be read before they are mailed.
  All cards are provided and all postage is covered.
  
  If you or your prayer group, Bible study, book club, or friend group are interested in participating in this ministry, order cards below, or contact Sarah Sprinthall in the parish office with questions no later than September 30.
  
  Cards can be picked up in the parish office in October. You will be contacted when they arrive. Completed cards must be returned to the office by November 20 so they can reach the recipients by Christmas. Again, cards and postage are provided.
  Purchased or handmade cards cannot be used.
ORDER CHRISTMAS CARDS HERE NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30.
- The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
  
  One person can order on behalf of a group. Postage is paid to deliver the cards here and send them to inmates. We do not get to choose male or female names. There will likely be a mix. Order no later than September 30, 2024.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Is this order for a group? REQUIRED yes no Please fill out this field.
  
  If you answered YES to the question above, which group? Please enter valid data.
  
  Number of cards to order REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an integer (number).
  
  Cards will be delivered to the parish office in mid-October and you will be contacted when they arrive. Please return completed Christmas cards to the parish office no later than November 20 so they can be delivered to the intended recipients in time for Christmas. Facilities are very strict about the items that are allowed inside, so purchased and handmade cards are not accepted. Thank you for your participation in this ministry!
  
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Christmas Cards for Inmates

Purchased or handmade cards cannot be used.