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Prison Fellowship’s Statement After Biden Administration Declares April 2024 as Second Chance Month

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Washington, D.C., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship , the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. proclaimed April 2024 as Second Chance Month.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship , the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. proclaimed April 2024 as Second Chance Month.
  • “We are grateful that the White House has once again issued a presidential proclamation addressing the importance of second chances for formerly incarcerated individuals,” said Heather Rice-Minus , president and CEO of Prison Fellowship.
  • “We support fair legislation that provides formerly incarcerated individuals who have served their sentences with the opportunity to rebuild their lives, strengthen family bonds, and contribute to society.”
    To view the 2024 Presidential Proclamation, click here .
  • Prison Fellowship is the nation's largest outreach to prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, and a leading voice for criminal justice reform.

Prison Fellowship’s Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings Regarding the Conditions for Prisoners in the Federal Bureau of Prisons

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Following this hearing, the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism will take up the related issue of the national correctional staffing crisis.

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  • Following this hearing, the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism will take up the related issue of the national correctional staffing crisis.
  • These hearings follow a devastating report by the Department of Justice Inspector General on 344 deaths of men and women incarcerated in the Federal Bureau of Prisons over an eight-year period.
  • “A sentence in federal prison should be a just penalty, not a disposal of humanity.
  • “Prison Fellowship applauds the Senate Judiciary Committee for taking up these pressing issues of safety for men and women who live or work in prison.

Social Innovation Summit Jumpstarts Industry-Defining Initiatives and Partnerships in Los Angeles

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Social Innovation Summit, an annual two-day flagship hosted by Landmark Ventures, concluded in Los Angeles on June 7 and served as the mainstage for several industry-defining initiatives and partnership announcements, such as leading autonomous vehicle company Cruise's first-of-its-kind partnership with Replate.org; investment management company BlackRock hitting $2 billion in savings for everyday Americans through its Emergency Savings Initiative; PledgeLA unveiled its ambitious new regional goal, called '50 in 5': in five years, 50% of all Los Angeles venture capital dollars will go to teams with women, Black, and Latinx founders; and artist, activist and author Halim Flowers launching his latest venture for giving back, Justice Served coffee, citing that the event's carefully curated attendee mix of social impact changemakers made it the perfect platform to launch new initiatives.

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  • "Social Innovation Summit is all about making the types of cross-sector connections that lead to breakthroughs, and it was an honor to unveil this new partnership with the energetic audience."
  • The evolution of the Social Innovation Summit over the past 20 years has been essential as businesses and leaders continue to find ways to create impact.
  • "At Social Innovation Summit, we provide a platform for changemakers to build the connections that bring their ideas to life."
  • "The energy at Social Innovation Summit is terrific," said Guild's Chief People and Purpose Officer Dean Carter.

Prison Fellowship’s Statement After United States Senate Declares April 2023 as Second Chance Month

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Washington, D.C., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship ®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after the United States Senate declared April 2023 as Second Chance Month.

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  • Washington, D.C., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship ®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after the United States Senate declared April 2023 as Second Chance Month.
  • “I applaud Senators Klobuchar and Cramer and their colleagues in the United States Senate for joining in the work of Prison Fellowship and over 800 partners to celebrate Second Chance Month and remove barriers to earned success among Americans who have paid their debt to society,” said James Ackerman , President and CEO of Prison Fellowship.
  • "We are humbled that the United States Senate is again celebrating Second Chance Month with Prison Fellowship and our business, law enforcement, faith-based, civil rights, and bipartisan partners.
  • Thanks to the leadership of Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the United States also passed Second Chance Month resolutions in 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2022.

‘The Chosen’ Soon Available to Tens of Thousands of Incarcerated by Floodlight Streaming Service

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Floodlight® , a closed-circuit video streaming service, was created and developed by Prison Fellowship in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Floodlight® , a closed-circuit video streaming service, was created and developed by Prison Fellowship in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • “This life-changing television series that has become a phenomenon around the world will soon be available to tens of thousands of incarcerated men and women on the Prison Fellowship Floodlight platform, thanks to the Come and See Foundation,” said James Ackerman , President and CEO of Prison Fellowship.
  • “We are more than thrilled to make this high-quality, Gospel-focused production available to those in prison.
  • As of April 2023, Floodlight is now available in over 300 prisons, potentially reaching more than 50,000 prisoners in 38 states.

Prison Fellowship’s First Chance Network Receives Support from Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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Since 1982, Prison Fellowship Angel Tree® has served hundreds of thousands of children each year through thousands of church and community organizations.

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  • Since 1982, Prison Fellowship Angel Tree® has served hundreds of thousands of children each year through thousands of church and community organizations.
  • Our vision is to create a collaborative network of corporate, philanthropic, community, and faith-based organizations working together to address these gaps and provide a meaningful first chance.
  • In addition, we salute the companies and organizations that seek to create equity for young people facing hurdles to success.
  • By collaborating with the Prison Fellowship, we can provide youth with incarcerated parents opportunities and resources to help them thrive,” said Marvin D. Carr , Director of the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity.

Prison Fellowship’s Statement after Biden Administration declares April 2023 as Second Chance Month

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Washington, D.C., April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship ®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Biden declared April 2023 as Second Chance Month .

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship ®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Biden declared April 2023 as Second Chance Month .
  • “I applaud President Biden for issuing this proclamation and recognizing the arbitrary and unfair roadblocks that limit Americans who have paid their debt to society,” said James Ackerman , President and CEO of Prison Fellowship.
  • "We are honored that President Biden is commemorating Second Chance Month and celebrating the work of business, law enforcement, faith-based, civil rights, and bipartisan leaders who are shoring up pathways to good citizenship.
  • Thanks to the leadership of Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the United States also passed Second Chance Month resolutions in 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2022.

Social Innovation Summit Announces Steve Aoki as a Headlining Speaker for Flagship Event in Los Angeles

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Social Innovation Summit (SIS) announces Steve Aoki as a headlining speaker, as well as an impressive 2023 speaker lineup, who will join its flagship summit on June 6-7, 2023 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The two-day, purpose-driven gathering hosted by Landmark Ventures will convene corporate leaders, funders, government and nonprofit leaders and celebrities from innovative organizations to engage in thoughtful discussions on critical issues.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Social Innovation Summit (SIS) announces Steve Aoki as a headlining speaker, as well as an impressive 2023 speaker lineup, who will join its flagship summit on June 6-7, 2023 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
  • "Given all of the changes and disruption, the one constant is the need for partnerships," said Zeev Klein, founder and curator of Social Innovation Summit and general partner at Landmark Ventures.
  • "Social Innovation Summit acts as a catalyst in bringing together thinkers and doers across industries, sectors and positions of influence to increase impact in our communities and propel innovation for good."
  • To view the full Social Innovation Summit speaker roster and agenda, visit the website .

Prison Fellowship Board of Directors Names Heather Rice-Minus as Incoming President and CEO Beginning July 2024

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Prison Fellowship Board of Directors today named Heather Rice-Minus as the next president and CEO of the ministry, effective July 1, 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Prison Fellowship Board of Directors today named Heather Rice-Minus as the next president and CEO of the ministry, effective July 1, 2024.
  • "The board of directors is excited to have unanimously selected Heather Rice-Minus as the next leader of Prison Fellowship.
  • We look forward to working with Heather to ensure a smooth transition," shared Carl Dill, board chairman for Prison Fellowship.
  • For 10 years, I've awakened excited to go to work because I work for an organization that can make a real impact on this complex issue," said Heather Rice-Minus, incoming president and CEO of Prison Fellowship.

Prison Fellowship CEO James Ackerman Announces 2024 Transition from the Ministry

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prison Fellowship President & CEO James Ackerman today announced his transition from leading the ministry, effective June 30, 2024. The Board of Directors and Ackerman have initiated a selection process for the next CEO with the goal of naming a successor in 2023. At a critical juncture in the organization's history in 2016, Ackerman, a seasoned media executive and Prison Fellowship volunteer, was called to lead the ministry into the new phase of health, growth, and strategic innovation it enjoys today. After a period of prayerful discernment, Ackerman announced his intention to hand over leadership of the ministry to a successor.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prison Fellowship President & CEO James Ackerman today announced his transition from leading the ministry, effective June 30, 2024.
  • After a period of prayerful discernment, Ackerman announced his intention to hand over leadership of the ministry to a successor.
  • "The Board of Directors is tremendously grateful for James' effective and visionary leadership since 2016," shared Carl Dill, Board Chairman for Prison Fellowship.
  • We look forward to working alongside James to identify his successor to lead Prison Fellowship."