We’re trying to get ready for the upcoming season and resupply our inventories on greeting cards –
HOLIDAY/CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, THINKING OF YOU, BLANK
WITH YOUR SUPPORT, we hand out over 1200 cards quarterly so EVERY single resident is able to have this vital supply for maintaining outside connections! One of the easiest ways to help support this program with us is to donate online – we have resources to buy cards in bulk, so we try to get the most for our money – they are expensive these days!
Incarceration is isolating. Greeting cards are important for inmates because they help in maintaining emotional connections with loved ones, combat those feelings of isolation, and contribute to better long-term outcomes upon release. Sending greeting cards to family can be a tangible reminder that the inmate is “still around”, which is especially important during difficult times in incarceration, such as holidays and family members’ birthdays.
Studies show that inmates who maintain close contact with their families tend to perform better upon release, including finding stable employment and housing. Greeting cards contribute to this positive outcome by fostering stronger family connections. Unlike texts or phone calls, greeting cards are physical objects that can be held, displayed, and cherished. This physicality adds to their impact and provides a tangible link to the outside world and loved ones.
Please email admin@ministryofhopewnc.org to arrange pick up of any collected cards within your faith group or organization. Thank you!
Samples greeting card items available for purchase can be found on our online wish list HERE
OUR VISION
“Having benefited from Ministry of Hope’s gifts of authentic connection, genuine belonging and deep healing, participants are empowered to create a better life for themselves and contribute positively to their communities.”
As the sole source of funding for the interfaith chaplaincy program at Western Correctional Center for Women, Ministry of Hope nurtures a safe space for residents to foster personal transformation, inspire future growth, and uncover the potential for new beginnings.