Lucy had seen things no child should, including a parent’s arrest. The family lost their home when Lucy’s dad went to prison. They had no relatives nearby to help. For a time, they lived out of their car, then at a shelter.

At school, Lucy became timid and struggled to make friends. She began misbehaving in class. Underneath it all, the little girl was missing her father. She cried all the time and wondered if he would forget about her.

Then her dad signed her up for Angel Tree^®, a program of Prison Fellowship^®. Caring volunteers purchased and delivered a gift to Lucy in her dad’s name. Soon Lucy attended an Angel Tree Christmas party at a local church and heard the Gospel. For many years, Angel Tree Christmas stepped in to show Lucy that she was remembered and loved by her dad.

Lucy still attends Angel Tree Christmas parties at the church. She says they feel like family reunions. “Angel Tree volunteers called me every day to make sure everything was OK, if we needed anything,” her mom, Jennifer, said. “They’ve been really good for us, and it’s brought both my girls out of their shell. Angel Tree brought God back into our family.”

Christmas is about hope and connection for everyone. And family connection is more important now than ever. You can help bring prisoners’ families together this Christmas by signing up for Angel Tree.

IT’S BEEN A CHALLENGING YEAR FOR EVERYONE

Angel Tree sign-ups are behind schedule. We’re praying for more churches and organizations to give hope to children like Lucy. It is quick and easy to sign up! Will you help incarcerated parents be there for their children this Christmas, even from prison?

Help bring prisoners’ families together this Christmas by signing up your church or organization for Angel Tree. Family connection is more important now than ever before. You can re-connect hurting families in your area and remind children that they are loved.

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