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Religious & Spiritual
It is often difficult for inmates to find the specific spiritual and religious information or help that they are seeking. The information available to them in prison can be very limited. At this important crossroad in their life it is very important that the right influence and information is available to them and that they have the proper support to aviod bad influences. We at Helpforinmates believe that it can be the difference in their future and that of their family, so we have compiled the following list to help the families find the appropriate information for their spouse or loved one.
Religious & Spiritual Resources
ALEPH INSTITUTE
9540 Collins Avenue
Surfside FL 33154
(305) 864-5553
Offers Jewish religious instruction to prisoners, religious articles, correspondence courses, and counseling.
American Friends Service Committee
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 241-7000
Quaker group that works on non-violence issues, including prison reform. Chapters around the U.S.
American Jewish Committee
PO Box 705
New York, NY 10150
(212)751-4000
Catholic Home Study Service
PO Box 363
Perryville, MO 63775
Offers Catholic study courses.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
(888) 537-7111
Call to request a free Book of Mormon.
CROSSROADS BIBLE INSTITUTE
PO Box 900
Grand Rapids, MI 49509-0900
(800) 668-2450
Offers bible correspondence courses free of charge to inmates. Offers reentry program to connect with local resources.
DRUIDS OF DANU
c/o Rowana Beverly Seymour
PO Box 244
Menomonee Falls, WI 53052
Materials oriented to Druids, Wiccans, pagans, Asatru, and similar paths. For a booklist and application, send SASE.
ENGAGED ZEN FOUNDATION
PO Box 213
Sedgwick, ME 04676-0213
Free Zen Buddhist resources.
Gassho Newsletter
Attn: Gassho
1167-C Zonolite Place
Atlanta GA 30306
A free publication created by and written for incarcerated sangha practitioners. Articles discuss prison life and the practice of Buddhism for those serving time. Each issue is produced in conjunction with the Atlanta Soto Zen Center. Inmates may write and request to be on the mailing list. Also, we welcome questions, articles, artwork, etc. from prisoners for publication.
Human Kindness Foundation
PO Box 61619
Durham, NC 27715
(919) 383-5160
Publishes the book “We’re All Doing Time: a Guide for Getting Free” an interfaith publication dedicated to obtaining personal and spiritual freedom. Book is offered free to any prisoner - English and Spanish versions available. Write for free copy.
INTERNATIONAL PRISON MINISTRY
P.O Box 2868
Costa Mesa CA 92628-2868
(800) 527-1212
Bibles, concordances, and other Christian literature free to inmates.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS
Los Angeles ISKCON
3764 Watseka Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90034-4000
Free books on Krishna consciousness.
ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF NORTH TEXAS (IANT)
840 Abrams Road
Richardson TX 75081
Sends Qurans and pamphlets on Islamic study to inmates and prison libraries.
ISLAMIC Society OF NORTH AMERICA
PO Box 38
Plainfield IN 46168
Sends Qurans and other introductory books on Islamic study to prison libraries and inmates. Ability to send books depends on your prison’s policies. No catalog available, but write in to receive books.
JEWISH PRISONER SERVICES INTERNATIONAL
PO Box 85840
Seattle WA 98145-1840
(206) 528-0363
Provides educational, religious, cultural and spiritual resources to Jewish inmates, releasees, and their families, including free Torahs, prayer books, and other Jewish literature.
MIRACLES PRISONER MINISTRY
501 East Adams Street
Wisconsin Dells WI 53965
(608) 253-9598
Offers a 12-step Spiritual Recovery Correspondence Course. Year-long program of study, minimum commitment of 60 days required. Workbooks supplied at no cost. Course may be taken by prisoners or friends and family of prisoners.
Mt. Zion Bible Bookstore
2603 W. Wright St.
Pensacola FL 32505
Religious books.
Naljor Prison Dharma Service
naljorprisondharmaservice.org/prisonservice.htm
A project of Source Point Global Outreach. Provides services and resource materials to men and women in prison throughout the United States and to numerous prison outreach organizations. Provides the following resources available online only:
The Heart of Dharma Collection (a selection of 10 precious Buddhist Dharma teachings)
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
29-page Resource Directory for Prisoners offering spiritual resources for prisoners
PAN AMERICAN LITERATURE MISSION
5215 East Fort Lowell Road
Tucson AZ 85712
Free Bible correspondence courses and Bibles to prisoners.
Set Free Prison Ministries
P.O. Box 5440
Riverside CA 92517
Christian faith-based, non-profit ministry offers bible correspondence courses.
Shalom Center
6711 Lincoln Drive
Philadelphia PA 19119
(215) 844-8494
Jewish organization dedicated to promoting peace and justice.
ST. DISMAS GUILD
PO Box 2129
Escondido CA 92033
Free newsletter and Catholic literature.
WORLDWIDE VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS
PO Box 740273
Dallas TX 75374
(972) 234-6009
Self-help support group, marriage seminar, information, mentoring, religious ministry, and family counseling.