All in a week's work!

THE FIRST WEEK OF THE NEW YEAR

Sunday Tweak, review and pray over prepared comments for an important Parole Board interview tomorrow!

Monday Make long drive to Ypsilanti in treacherous conditions to be at the side of a woman who has spent 20 years in prison for a crime she did not commit, in a PB interview. HFP spoke on her behalf, God was there, and she and I wept!

Tuesday Catch up on pleas from prisoners, their families and friends---31 of them which arrived by mail, email and telephone!

Wednesday Work on four pages of constitutional issues raised by a dozen inmates on their way to freedom, now in a half-way house. Assistance and answers were provided thanks to our crack team of legal eagles who assist us below the radar!

Thursday AM Take immediate steps to deal with three serious reports of prison guard abuse, two of them involving mentally ill inmates. We work hard on these!

Thursday PM Despite severe winter weather, make a long-overdue prison visit to a New York businessman incarcerated because of trumped-up charges. He promises to dedicate the rest of his life to working with HFP upon his release!

Friday AM Work by remote control with contacts at the top and the bottom of the state to struggle with medical issues of a seriously ill prisoner, which could ultimately result in a request for a commutation of his sentence for medical reasons!

Friday PM Complete the day with an in-depth discussion with one of the most distinguished and loved leaders in Michigan history. At the conclusion of our conversation, he agreed to openly endorse HFP and appeal for funds to keep our agency alive and well!

Saturday Review 5 more requests for assistance, and receive another touching endorsement of HFP by a prominent Private Investigator!

May God bless the humble and feeble and imperfect efforts of this office, and may he bless your support as our partners!

HUMANITY FOR PRISONERS
P.O. Box 687
Grand Haven, MI 49417

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