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Bringing Hope in Seemingly Hopeless Situations

Most prison inmates aren’t much different from everyone else except for their amplified despair and hopelessness. Former inmates don’t really stand out in crowds. They look ordinary and come from all walks of life. They share our feelings and emotions. They want a second chance and appreciate when they get one. We have over an 87% success rate to prove that’s true by helping men beat the odds and not return to prison.

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You Can Have an Important Impact
You Can Have an Important Impact

Alpha Prison Ministries’ success is accomplished exclusively through donations. As you explore our site, it’s your generosity that is transforming lives. Your online gift is processed securely through PayPal with any major credit card and does not require a PayPal account. You’ll also have the option of having your giving processed automatically each month. Thank you for your support.

Alpha Prison Ministries’ success is accomplished exclusively through donations. As you explore our site, it’s your generosity that is transforming lives. Your online gift is processed securely through PayPal with any major credit card and does not require a PayPal account. You’ll also have the option of having your giving processed automatically each month. Thank you for your support.

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In Prison Ministry

In Prison Ministry

One on one, face to face, eye to eye; that’s how Alpha does Bible study discipleship ministry with inmates. After inmates achieve their formal certificate of completion, many of them become leaders themselves, inmate to inmate. Find out more…

Transitional Housing

Transitional Housing

One leading obstacle for inmates being released from prison is a stable and safe place to stay. Having that really can mean the difference between success or going back to prison. We provide housing to help men beat the odds. Find out more…

Christian Mentors

Christian Mentors

Life has few guarantees. But for sure, a man being released from prison will end up back there quickly if they get ensnared again by influences that got them incarcerated in the first place. Our Christian mentors are “iron that sharpens iron.” Find out more…

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Alpha’s Impact Generates Mail

We certainly get our share of email but our ministry is also a place where handwritten and typewritten letters, cards, and notes are also still alive and well. Inmates and their families, corrections officials and others, express their appreciation, and, we appreciate receiving from, and responding to, everyone impacted by what we do.

Jesus Christ is to me the Son of God, the Word of God, teacher, friend, counselor, and best of all, he is my Savior. The Holy Spirit spoke to me through a movie I was watching. While I was watching it he asked questions I felt were being asked directly at me. At the time I was living the homosexual lifestyle.

Thank you for your letters and updates on things going on with Alpha and for introducing me to a fine man of God, Jeff. I could not ask for a better mentor, friend, and brother in Christ. Jeff is full of wisdom and ready to share with anyone who is ready to learn. I will use him as a guide into my transition back into society.

Thank you, I did not realize how many people you touch through these encouraging messages and stories of victory by men who have to face many roadblocks. I love you and I’m praying for you—I’m just grateful that I’ve been considered worthy to be able to share in the blessings provided through your service and love.

I’m just waiting for my time to come so I can walk out these gates and start my new life in a new place. It’s been a long time and there is one thing I can say, the Lord has kept me all the way. Praise God. It is a good feeling to be welcomed somewhere with the love of the Lord, so I will see you soon, God willing, and stay blessed.

Jesus Christ is to me the Son of God, the Word of God, teacher, friend, counselor, and best of all, he is my Savior. The Holy Spirit spoke to me through a movie I was watching. While I was watching it he asked questions I felt were being asked directly at me. At the time I was living the homosexual lifestyle.

Thank you for your letters and updates on things going on with Alpha and for introducing me to a fine man of God, Jeff. I could not ask for a better mentor, friend, and brother in Christ. Jeff is full of wisdom and ready to share with anyone who is ready to learn. I will use him as a guide into my transition back into society.

Thank you, I did not realize how many people you touch through these encouraging messages and stories of victory by men who have to face many roadblocks. I love you and I’m praying for you—I’m just grateful that I’ve been considered worthy to be able to share in the blessings provided through your service and love.

I’m just waiting for my time to come so I can walk out these gates and start my new life in a new place. It’s been a long time and there is one thing I can say, the Lord has kept me all the way. Praise God. It is a good feeling to be welcomed somewhere with the love of the Lord, so I will see you soon, God willing, and stay blessed.

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Alpha Prison Ministries is a nondenominational, Christ-centered, 501(c)(3) organization. Any gift you contribute is tax deductible. We receive no federal, state, or any kind of government funding; we are 100% donor supported so we can reach inmates and former inmates with the true life changing power of the gospel. Thank you for your caring and generosity.

Become an Alpha Volunteer

If you feel apprehensive about the idea of going into a prison to minister to inmates, or mentor a former inmate, don’t worry, you’re normal. Unless the Lord has already prepared you so you no longer have that trepidation, you’re at a standard starting point. But volunteering your time this way has so many fulfilling rewards, you’ll wonder why you ever hesitated.

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