Give and you will receive—many of our volunteers get more than they give. They find the relationship so rewarding that they will want another "match" after their friend has successfully transitioned back into society.

Impacting recidivism

Statistics show that inmates who receive one visit a month for a year from a Friends In Transition mentor, 80% stay out past the crucial 2 to 3 year mark.

Spiritual growth

God is in control of spiritual growth, but he put us in charge of sharing the "journey" with others. Our volunteers don’t go into prison to proselytize but to share Christ by their presence and Love.

• Our actions speak louder than words.
  
• Faith is often caught not taught
  
• "Go preach the Gospel" Saint Francis Of Assisi said to his brothers, " and if you have to, use words"

Facts

-   8,1700 inmates released from prison in Colorado.

-   1,100 women, 60 youth, the rest are men.

-   28,000 to house per year/ $74 per day.

-   Over 500 million State budget Corrections.

-   More than 1000 Friends volunteers have been matched with inmates since 1990.