A Fathers Blessing Behind Bars
This Father’s Day, I want to share with you a sacred moment that took place behind prison walls —a moment you helped make possible. In the final parental education class this term, the men opened up about their own fathers. Many shared stories of absence, pain, and brokenness. Others had no story at all—just silence where […]
June Newsletter Update
“Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”-Romans 5:1 We write this newsletter amid encouraging news! The students for Cohort #8 were notified in mid-April regarding their acceptance into the program. There will be 12 men beginning the cohort this August, embarking on their four-year journey. The new […]
Happy Spring from WIEA
Spring is (finally) in the air and there are a number of exciting things happening with WIEA. . .
Exciting happenings within WIEA
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground…
Fantastic Fall Happenings with WIEA🍂
On August 16th the fall term started at Fox Lake Correctional Instituion. The students showed up at 8:00am excited and ready to go!…
November update from WIEA
As of this letter, the first term at Fox Lake Correctional has been successfully completed, and term two is underway! Both the students…
Celebrating Dr. Craig Long!
Some good, but bittersweet news: this month Dr. Craig Long and his wife, Angie, are moving to Indiana to pursue wonderful new…
Exciting News From WIEA!
Spring is the air, and our newest freshman class is wrapping up its first term in the program. To date, the students have all done well…
Upcoming Graduation and a NEW Prayer Initiative
A WORD FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR We have sought for a long time to expand and grow our partnerships with the local church. We serve a…
Celebrating Graduation
June 13, 2024 will be a day eight men and their families will remember forever…graduation day! After four challenging years (the first…