Hope Packs

Every year our church and community rolls up their sleeves to pack Christmas gifts for every incarcerated person in the state of Illinois and beyond. The gifts are full of hope and encouragement with items like a devotional book, snacks, and activities. Thank you for taking time this December to assemble more than 80,000 Hope Packs, learn about the systemic injustices that people face in our country, and provide much-needed encouragement to those who are often overlooked. 

Here are some stories of Hope Packs in the news:

• Fox 32 | Chicago-area churches gather holiday gifts for the incarcerated: ‘They need to know people care about them’
• WBEZ NPR | Holiday gifts for the incarcerated, a small gesture with a big impact
• Chicago Sun Times | Holiday gifts for the incarcerated, a small gesture with a big impact: ‘They need to know people care about them’
• Daily Herald | Volunteers prep thousands of ‘Hope Packs’ for prisoners
• NBC 29 in Charlottesville, VA | Hope Packs let every inmate receive mail during the holiday season at ACRJ