The choices that lead to a prison sentence, as well as the distance created by incarceration, can strain a prisoner’s family ties to the breaking point. At Christmas, the emotional pain of a loved one’s incarceration grows even more intense; the distance is felt by children and parents alike.
Angel Tree Christmas gives incarcerated parents a way to provide a Christmas gift and a personal message, delivered by caring, local volunteers, as a tangible representation of their love. Every Angel Tree family is also given access to a free, easy-to-read copy of the Bible. And the church, which embodies the hope and grace of the Gospel to prisoners’ families, may continue to minister to the family all throughout the year.
This year, Hands of New Hope, in conjunction with our partners, Long Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc., Tau Chapter Long Beach, and the generous support of individual donors, was able to provide a Merry Christmas to 98 children in Blythe, California.
We thank all of our partners and volunteers who helped buy the gift cards, write messages, and stuff envelopes for mailing out to these beautiful children!
Angel Tree Christmas Card Gifting Day! December 9, 2023
Why Blythe?
Blythe, California is a small farming city in eastern Riverside County, located in the Lower Colorado River Valley and Colorado Desert. The region is about 235 miles east of Long Beach. Each year, the Prison Fellowship Christmas Angel Tree program receives letters from the children of Blythe and the surrounding area asking for help during the holiday season, but because of its small size and distance from major metropolitan areas, the children of Blythe go without.
This year, Hands of New Hope has answered the call. With your help, we have a goal of providing every child on the Christmas Angel Tree list with a $25 gift card to ensure they can select something special for themselves.
Click here to learn more about how Hands of New Hope Founder, Alicia Wade, has brought joy to children in need for the past 14 years!