“We just appreciate Prison Fellowship ... for this opportunity. It’s always a blessing when we can engage youth but also where there’s a religious component to it.”
—William Troy Curry, CEO and founder of STEM WARS
It’s almost back-to-school time! That means kids soon will be waking up early to log in, drive, ride, or walk to classes. But nearly 50 children in Atlanta recently got a head start on learning. These early risers attended a half-day camp at Atlanta Metropolitan State College where they honed their skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
The free STEM camp was made possible through a partnership between Prison Fellowship Angel Tree® and a network of organizations that believe in a future where every child has an equal opportunity to thrive. Through its partnerships, Angel Tree helps families impacted by incarceration find healing and restoration by providing enriching experiences and community-based services.
One of the partners for the Atlanta camp was STEM WARS, an organization providing portable, high-tech, hands-on learning environments and interactive STEM lessons.
Prison Fellowship and the STEM WARS team worked diligently to set up a fun environment for campers. The common meeting space was reminiscent of a hotel ballroom—without all the fanfare—and was sectioned off with room dividers for the various activities. The main meeting area was filled with uncovered round tables to encourage conversation and fun.
By reaching prisoners and their families with the message of God’s unconditional love, you help heartbroken families know they are precious and valued in God’s eyes. With your help, we can bring the hope of the Gospel to even more prisoners and their families—and transform more lives for eternity!
Someone invited Rusty to a weekend ministry event in the prison’s gym. One night during the event, he prayed from his bed, “God, You’re going to need to show me You’re real.” On the third day, Rusty felt like he was having a heart attack. He felt an intense pressure in the room and a weight on himself. Read more about Rusty's reunion at home.
