The Free Food Harlem Side of Penitence
When I was younger, I didn’t realize what I was asking for was to be meeked, to find a place for the wildness I felt and not be broken of it. The Exodus and Housing Works Transition program participants are also looking for a place to put their wildness that doesn’t cause harm.
Art of Soulmaking Program Video
Incarcerated Soulmakers in Unconditional Freedom’s Art of Soulmaking talk about the program’s impact on their lives
Whole Grain Waffles and Pancakes
I think most people, when they are offered pancakes or waffles for breakfast, feel that this is something to look forward to, that it brings joy to their morning, and it makes them feel special.
Guards to Guardians Program Video
“We’re human beings, of course we’re gonna feel emotion, of course we’re gonna go through this. But that connects us to the people we’re protecting. That connects us because we both have the same emotions. We have anxiety, we get depressed, we get sad, we get angry.”
A Ray of Light: The Spark (a video essay)
“When was the last time you sat down somewhere, closed your eyes, and saw what it was like to just be? Somewhere along your way you lost what it was like to live as if the world was on your side…”
Alchemy
As the chef for a nonprofit that relies entirely on volunteers, I’ve had to learn how to motivate and inspire others instead of resorting to the harsh and intimidating treatment I received as a young and eager cook.
Video Stories from the Prison Monastery Program — Debbie
“Without the Art of Soulmaking and without breathing and being one with myself, I wouldn’t have been able to get through the situations I’ve been faced with.”
A Generous Present for the Future of Unconditional Freedom
Unconditional Freedom, a registered 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to restoring dignity to marginalized individuals, is thrilled to announce a generous gift of $280,000 from Kate Wiggs to support its transformative Prison Monastery program.
Banana Nut Muffins
I am proud to offer you this recipe. It is one of those recipes that nurtures your body. The ingredients are all health-sustaining, and yet the muffins are so delicious that even my sugar-loving husband loves them.
The Gentle Art of Letter Writing—with a Purpose
How was I, who had only seen the freedom afforded a privileged white woman, supposed to communicate this amazing insight to someone incarcerated?
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