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Category Archives: Services for Prisoners

Mary Jane Munley

Creating a successful prison pen pal relationship: The story of Mary Jane Munley and the 49 people she writes to

Posted on June 17, 2025June 15, 2025

Mary Jane Munley of Woodridge. Ill. has 49 prison pan pals. Yes, you read that right. This retired nurse, who was also the chief operating officer of an orthopedic medical practice, writes to 49 men incarcerated in Illinois prisons. And […]

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Books to prisoners programs send free books to those incarcerated throughout the U.S. and elsewhere

Posted on July 30, 2024March 26, 2026

Few people appreciate books more than many of those behind bars. And few may find it more difficult to obtain those books. But thanks to more than 60 nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and elsewhere, people who are incarcerated can […]

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Become a prison pen pal and offer light into darkness

Posted on August 3, 2021May 14, 2026

Many people decide to establish a relationship with a prisoner by writing to them through a prison pen pal program or website. They do it for different reasons, and the experience gets mixed reviews. Some people say the prisoners are […]

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