Prison Ministries of Delaware Inc.

01/29/2015

Prison Ministries of Delaware: 2014 Key Accomplishments

The Prison Ministries of Delaware, Inc, (PMoD) supported by First Presbyterian Church
of Newark, actively continued its work ministering to presently and formerly incarcerated
men and women in Delaware, promoting spiritual growth, reducing recidivism,
increasing public awareness, and bringing about shalom/salaam throughout Delaware.

Prison Fellowship Curriculum Mentoring Training was held in Dover in the spring and in
Newark in the fall. PMoD mentors walked with mentees during their initial and/or
challenging days after being incarcerated.

The PMoD Emergency Fund was used throughout the year to house ex-offenders for a
week or two. The PMoD directed men and women to transitional homes after their
release and during seasons of hardships.

The PMoD Annual Cookie Pack event on Dec 3, 2014, provided about 70,000 homemade
cookies for residents of penal institutions in Delaware to brighten their Christmas season.

The “Welcome Back Pack Project” filled backpacks with essentials to enable ex-inmates
to begin the reentry journey knowing someone cares and also to provide toiletries, etc.,
that make the first few days much easier. Thirty backpacks were sent to Baylor Prison
and Howard R. Young Correction Facility

A planning meeting was held for a Spring Symposium on Reducing Recidivism (Oct 23,
2014). Topics included “Progress Through Partnerships” and the “Importance of
Building Partnerships.

09/25/2014

Dear Prison Ministries of Delaware Family,

It is with great sadness that we are writing with the news that our beloved board member and friend, Edward Koffenberger, passed away this past weekend. He passed away while fighting with his health. We speak on behalf of all past board members and present of the Prison Ministries of Delaware in offering our deep condolences to the Edward Koffenberger family.

Board Member Edward Koffenberger was a faithful figure and back bone in Prison Ministries of Delaware and in the community. He served his generation and ours well! His heart for our organization was unparalleled and demonstrated for his decades of support for those incarcerated as well as our clients when they are released. All of us honor his memory by continuing the journey and ministering to the least of these.

We will send you information about memorial services as soon as it’s available.

With deep respect,
Kevin Kelley

09/19/2014

The location is:

First Presbyterian Church
292 West Main Street
Newark, Delaware 19711

Shalom and many blessings!

09/19/2014

Prison Ministries of Delaware - Meeting - Saturday 9/20/2014 at 10:00am

04/24/2013

Check out some other organizations as well: http://www.linkoflove.org/

Support for Families of Prisoners

04/24/2013

Check out some other ministries as well: http://www.behindthebars.org/index.html

Prison Ministry

04/13/2013

Check our revamped website!
http://www.prisonministriesofdelaware.com/

Prison Ministries of Delaware

04/12/2013

Working on improving our website...adding a page for the residential program that we sponsor at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, DE
My Brother's Keeper.

04/08/2013

http://www.prisonministriesofdelaware.com/pmd_006.htm

Prison Ministries of Delaware

04/08/2013

Prison Ministry Training
for Men & Women

When?:
Saturday, April 20th, 2013
8:00AM to 4:30PM

Where?:
Raymond F. Book & Associates
220 Beiser Blvd., Dover, DE 19904

Who is this for?:
If you are interested in prison ministry but are not sure what it entails, this training is for you! You’ll be given an overview of volunteering inside and outside
the prison gates that will help you understand the need.

Please bring a bag lunch (beverage and dessert provided).
Training certificates awarded for completion of training.

A $5 registration fee covers all materials. Registration due by April 15 at noon.

For additional information please contact Kevin Kelley (302-359-4449)

04/04/2013

Looks as though the Prison Mentoring Training will be held in Dover, DE...more details to follow...

04/04/2013

"Crime is fundamentally a violation of people and interpersonal relationships...the community's obligations are to the victims and offenders - to help victims to meet their needs, to help offenders reintegrate into their community, knowing their obligations and to make amends...justice offers the exchange of information...justice draws from the community resources and in turn to the strengthening and rebuilding of the community." - Howard Zehr "The Little Book of Restorative Justice"