Correctional Ministry Services
Petoskey, MI Corps Correctional Ministry Services Information
Correctional Ministry Services
The Salvation Army of Petoskey is dedicated to providing support and rehabilitation services to individuals within the correctional system. Our goal is to help incarcerated people transform their lives and successfully reintegrate into our community.
Through our local Corps Officer and volunteers, we offer a variety of programs and services designed to address the spiritual, emotional, and practical needs of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals in our community. We strive to create a positive environment that fosters personal growth, reduces recidivism, and promotes a more just and compassionate society.
Services Offered
- Correspondence: mail and phone contact
- Spiritual counseling and support
- Toy Lift: Christmas gifts mailed from incarcerated parent to child
- Transitional assistance
How You Can Help
You can help support individuals in the correctional system by:
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Donating: Your gift helps us provide essential services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals and their families.
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Advocating: Raise awareness about the needs of incarcerated individuals.
By working together, we can help break the cycle of incarceration and create a stronger and more equitable society.
Stats
354,511
individuals visited in institutions last year
49,579
individuals received correctional services last year
2/3
More than 650,000 people are released from prison every year, and studies show that approximately two-thirds will likely be rearrested within three years of release.
Donate to help members of your community find hope during and after incarceration.
Your donation helps provide services, opportunities, and hope to currently and formerly incarcerated individuals.
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