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The Light Reveals: Mass Incarceration

Led byPaul and Lori Strong - founders of our partner, Parenting With Purpose.

They are committed believers with compassionate hearts to minister to families affected by the incarceration of a loved one. Their 30 plus years’ experience of working with people from different cultures and beliefs enables them, together with their faithful staff and volunteers, to address issues facing fathers, mothers, and children in a variety of situations.

Hear stories of the families and impact made by our partnership with Parenting with Purpose.

Mentors like Ronn Seim work with youth impacted by familiy incarceration.

Mentors like Ronn Seim work with youth impacted by familiy incarceration.

  • At least 1.7 million minor children in the U.S. Have a parent in prison, about a quarter of whom are under age 5.
  • More than 15,000 children in Minnesota have a parent who is incarcerated.
  • More than a third of minor children with an incarcerated parent will reach age 18 while their parent is still incarcerated.
Earlier Event: February 17
Mount Olivet Parents Connect
Later Event: February 20
Book Club