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?
The Women of 509 Unlocked
It was both keeping it real, no nonsense of former gangbangers and chronic offenders of all stripes, mixed with loving softness of women who were able to express a sweet, often mischievous innocence. It was human.
The Changing Face of Free Food Harlem
We’ve shifted from a group of people making food for the local underserved community, to a group that is the community.
Donny Dillbeck was my Friend
In his quest to be better than he was the day before, he recognized what many do not… Namely that in order to be a better version of yourself you have to first take off the rose-colored glasses and be honest about who you are.
Recipe for Joy and Strawberry Pie
We were a full house, and I felt so blessed. I felt blessed not only because they are all such loving, caring people but also because they all have seva hearts. They understand the concept of service which means they all know how to pitch in and help and to do it with joy.
Sitting Inside It All
By the time we came to our spot under the window, faces were glowing. The room was finally silent. Eyes closed and breathing slowed as I led them, as I had been taught, to look inside for a place of stillness.
Harlem Shuffle
To say this place is a melting pot is not only an understatement, it’s a lie. Harlem is the unapologetic deep cauldron of Black culture in America.
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