What Sustained Giving Makes Possible As a new year begins, some people continue to give quietly, year after year, without ever asking to be seen. Patti is one of them. #HumansOfSanQuentin #WhyIGive #DignityAndHumanity #StoriesThatMatter #SupportThisWork

Giovanny’s message matters. So does the reality of capacity. We are a small, women run nonprofit holding real relationships inside. With the right resources, we could do more without losing the care that makes this work possible. Giovanny, 46   Housed: Salinas Valley State Prison

Sidney Earl Parker spent two decades in prison and wrote his autobiography Rebirth rooted in honesty hope and faith “No matter how dark life gets there is always a path to hope and true freedom” Sidney, 49 Incarcerated: 6 years Housed: Alfred Hughes Unit, Dallas, Texas

I was trying to figure out what love was in all the wrong places and people.” Mary Ann Harris Robinson writes about abuse, addiction, incarceration, and choosing recovery. Mary Ann, 35 Incarcerated: 6 years Housed: Birmingham Women’s Facility, Alabama

Your circumstances are not a reflection of your worth” a letter written across time offering patience, identity and self trust. Curtys, 31 Incarcerated: 4 years

“For most of my incarceration, art not only sustained me but it also gave me confidence and self-worth” Bao Vu Nguyen on how art and community shaped his life inside. Bao, 43 Incarcerated: 24 years Housed: California State Prison Corcoran

2025.  A year of connection that reached farther than we imagined.  Stories shared across distance.

“I have learned in life there are consequences for my actions and I must hold myself fully accountable” Raymond writes about choosing growth and transformation even while incarcerated Raymond, 39 Incarcerated: 6 years Housed: California Health Care Facility, Stockton

My realization gave me my mental freedom.” Dominick reflects on his grandmother Dee, accountability, and growth from inside.  Dominick “Dom” 35 Incarcerated: 12 years

Looking forward instead of back “Being human, I can’t go back in time so I spend my time planning and working toward making it better.” Ulysses, 37 Incarcerated: 9 years Housed: Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, Carlisle, Indiana

Living as yourself should not require courage just to survive, but Da’Shae Summer Breeze faces that reality every day. Read their full story and learn how your support helps us share thousands of voices from inside. Da’Shae ‘Summer Breeze’, 44 Incarcerated: 10 yrs

After nearly twenty years incarcerated, a cross country extradition and a return to his hometown forced deep reflection on freedom, accountability, & the hope of being ready when that day finally comes. Mustafa, 51 Incarcerated: 24 yrs Housed: Cuyahoga County Jail, Cleveland, OH

After nearly twenty years incarcerated, a cross country extradition and a return to his hometown forced deep reflection on freedom, accountability, and the hope of being ready when that day finally comes. Mustafa, 51 Incarcerated: 24 years Housed: Cuyahoga County Jail, Ohio

Nineteen years inside, Frederick reflects on accountability, anger, love, and the moment that changed multiple lives forever. A raw confession about responsibility and humanity. Frederick, 47 Incarcerated: 19 years Housed: Pamlico Correctional Institute, Bayboro, North Carolina

We spent the day surrounded by partners, leaders, and incredible individuals who have returned home and are reshaping their communities with strength and purpose. #RestorativeJustice #ReentryMatters #CriminalJusticeReform #SecondChances #CommunityHealing

He transformed his life from gang involvement and violence to mentoring youth and training as a barber proving that accountability and change are possible for anyone willing to do the work. Jason, 29 Incarcerated: 9 years Housed: Valley State Prison, Chowchilla, California

From abuse and the streets of South Central to prison and healing through trauma work, Tyreall writes his way back to feeling again and choosing growth over numbness. Tyreall, 37 Incarcerated: 9 years Housed: Lovelock Correctional Center, Lovelock,, Nevada

He entered prison at 26 after a crime rooted in protecting family and 13 years later he is still choosing growth and faith over defeat and asking the public to look deeper than the charge. Reuben, 40 Incarcerated: 13 years Housed: Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, Tennessee

A gathering focused on second chances. The Archdiocese brought together employers, organizations, and community leaders  all working to help formerly incarcerated people find jobs, stability, and support.

Alberto shares how he helped a friend understand what it truly means to let go, heal, and move forward. Even behind the walls, growth and transformation are possible. This is what humanity looks like. #Forgiveness #HumansOfSanQuentin #SecondChances #PrisonReform