Caregivers often feel disconnected and adrift, but finding familiar comforts, like a local Waffle House, can provide a sense of home. Gracie, an amputee, shares her remarkable story of working with inmates to recycle prosthetic limbs and provide aid to others, highlighting the impact of faith-based programs. [... more]

A woman shares her journey of leaving a homosexual lifestyle and finding conviction, while also discussing her struggles with church attendance and feeling guilty. Meanwhile, Gracie shares her experience with a prosthetic limb outreach program at a CoreCivic facility, where inmates help assemble and recycle prosthetic limbs for those in need, highlighting the transformative power of faith-based programs. [... more]

Aaron Thornquist, a 42-year-old man with Down syndrome, shares his experiences and insights on living with Down syndrome, his love for Elvis, and his father's unwavering support. Meanwhile, Peter Rosenberger discusses his organization, Standing with Hope, which provides prosthetic limbs to amputees in Ghana, and its unique partnership with CoreCivic to involve inmates in the outreach ministry. [... more]

Correctional facilities have implemented measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic, including faith-based programs that help reduce recidivism rates. Standing with Hope, a non-profit organization, works with inmates to recycle prosthetic limbs and provide them to people in need in Ghana and West Africa. [... more]

A woman who lost her legs shares her vision of providing quality prosthetic limbs to fellow amputees in West Africa, and how a unique collaboration with inmates in a US prison is making a difference in their lives and the lives of those they help. [... more]

Faith-based programs in correctional facilities play a crucial role in rehabilitation, helping inmates undergo spiritual transformation and prepare for reentry into society. Mentoring and restoration programs provide support and guidance, acknowledging the dignity and humanity of those incarcerated. [... more]

Caregivers often face difficult decisions when caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Palliative care and hospice care can provide relief from suffering, but the lines between these services and assisted suicide can be blurry. Bioethicist Nancy Valko shares her expertise on the complexities of end-of-life care and the importance of informed decision-making for caregivers. [... more]

Faith-based programs in correctional facilities, such as Standing With Hope, help inmates transition back into society by providing them with skills and a sense of purpose. The program, which collects and recycles prosthetic limbs, has seen a significant decrease in recidivism rates among participants. [... more]