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News from our ladies at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
Learning to live again Housing is an issue that many former inmates face during their reentry back into our communities. Often times the women get clean behind bars. But once they are released, they have to learn how to live without depending on drugs and alcohol. Stable housing and finding healthy support in the community is crucial for them to stay clean, reunite with family, repair reputations, seek employment and keep a job. Nichole who is serving a 2 ½ year sentence At one time I had no hope for anything but misery. Now I know what ever I hope for God will supply me a way to reach it. God's love is greater than I can ever imagine. His love gets me through day after day, hour after hour. I just wanted to be clean in the eyes of the Lord. Recommit myself to Him. I can remember feeling so alone, so lost, desperate for something. A chance to rise out of the ashes of my addition. I would call Rachelle for support for years. I'd become homeless, abused, depressed and broken. I'd survived many things from my father dying, kids being adopted, going to prison, just to name a few things. Without God's will for my life I would undoubtedly be dead. He brought me to prison so I could gain inner strength, confidence and a hope for having a successful future. Nichole Leila who is serving a 3 year sentence The Lord has given me a place that only comes from his grace. He has reunited me with my daughter. He has given me hope again with His love. I'm able to forgive myself. I feel worthy of His love. The ladies of Hope and a Future love me. They have accepted me with open arms any time I've needed them. I feel the love through their visits and prayers! I am preparing to be released this year and I am so grateful for a safe place at the Freedom House while I transition back into the community. Leila Yolanda who is serving an 1 1/2 year sentence You brought tears to my eyes when I received your letter. It feels good to know I' am in your thoughts. You are my only friend besides our Lord All Mighty! I am thankful for the opportunity to parole to the Freedom House when I am released from prison! You are a great support for me; I really want to grow and do well and get my children back. I have realized that there are still good people out there who really care! Thank you so much for reaching out to me. Sincerely, YogiJ |
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August 2024
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