Back in 2020, when prisons were closed due to the pandemic, you may remember a survey we sent out asking what you missed most about volunteering for BTL. We hope these words are inspiring reminders of why you do what you do:
"I miss gathering together with our classes and giving new hope to all of our inmates as they prepare for their new life beginnings."
"I love seeing the complete transformation of each and every man in our small group. I get so much satisfaction when I know that I made a difference in just one life of one of our men."
"I miss seeing the twinkle in their eyes when they see you! The love in the groups is unbelievable! You really become family and I miss them so much!"
"BTL allows you to experience what volunteering is like when you literally have nothing you can give except your time and presence... and how deeply powerful those two things are."
"I miss most listening to inmates tell their stories of their personal struggles with anger and with forgiveness, particularly their own self-forgiveness. I miss being alongside them as they understand that with God's help their struggle can be overcome and they can return to a life with hope."
"Volunteering for this particular program has been food to my soul. The inmates help me learn and heal just as much as I pray that I am helping them along the way."
"I miss making a difference. I miss seeing someone 'wake up' to what they have been doing to themselves, their families, their victims, their victim's families. I miss helping people reclaim their humanity."
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