THE PRISONER INITIATIVE

 

"I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’…

 

“And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’”

 

Matthew 25:36, 40

The American criminal justice system holds almost 2.3 million people across the federal, state and local levels. While national recidivism rates show that approximately 68% of individuals are rearrested within 3 years, targeted faith-based initiatives have reported recidivism rates as low as 7–13%.

You can help change someoNe's story

There are people in our community ready for a fresh start—but they need someone to walk with them. That’s where you come in. What people need most is not another program, not more information - they need someone who will show up, stay consistent, and believe in them.

Correspondence Team: Write letters and share encouragement with those still incarcerated. Bring hope into places that feel forgotten. Prison Ministry Team: Serve inside correctional facilities through presence, teaching, and care. Mentorship Team: Build real relationships with individuals rebuilding their lives.

 

Prison Ministry Team: Serve inside correctional facilities through presence, teaching, and care. Mentorship Team: Build real relationships with individuals rebuilding their lives.  

 

Mentorship Team: Build real relationships with individuals rebuilding their lives. 

 

JOIN A TEAM

YOU CAN START AGAIN

No matter where you’ve been or what you’ve walked through—your story isn’t finished. You don’t have to stay stuck. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

 

At Canyon Hills, we come alongside individuals and families impacted by incarceration to help you rebuild your life—spiritually, relationally, and practically.

 

  1. We’ve created a simple, clear pathway to help you move forward with confidence:
  2. One-on-one mentorship
  3. Biblical discipleship
  4. Life skills and personal growth
  5. Real relationships and community

 

This isn’t about checking boxes. It’s about real change that lasts.

 

  1. We focus on the things that actually help you move forward:
  2. Expungement guidance
  3. Financial literacy and credit education
  4. Help navigating parole requirements
  5. Job skills training
  6. Educational support
  7. Resume building and job readiness
  8. Interview coaching and more!

 

You don’t need to have it all together to start. Just take the next step. We’ll meet you there.

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Mike Leal &

Maribel Resendez

The Prisoner Initiative