Chicagoland Prison Outreach
Transforming Lives, Building Futures
Empowering individuals in prison to find hope in Christ and unlock sustainable careers upon release.
About Chicagoland Prison Outreach
Everyone Deserves a Chance to Be Free—Inside and Out
Too many lives are broken by incarceration—but we believe hope, healing, and transformation are possible. At Chicagoland Prison Outreach, we walk alongside incarcerated individuals, their families, and returning citizens with practical support, vocational training, and the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Together with our partners and volunteers, we help people discover their God-given purpose and build a brighter future.
How We Help
Our Programs
Through faith-based discipleship, hands-on vocational training, and compassionate family outreach, our programs guide individuals from incarceration to restoration with the tools they need to rebuild their lives, reconnect with community, and live with purpose.
Chaplaincy
Sharing Hope Behind Bars
Our in-prison discipleship programs bring the Gospel, mentorship, and life skills to incarcerated men, women and juveniles—helping them experience transformation from the inside out.
Career and Life Development
Equipping Returning Citizens for Lasting Success
We offer free, hands-on training in welding, carpentry, electrical work, OSHA, and solar installation—so individuals leaving prison can build stable, purpose-driven lives.
Compassionate Care
Supporting Families Impacted by Incarceration
Through Angels of Hope, we walk alongside families with food, spiritual encouragement, and emotional care—helping homes become places of healing and stability.
Build a New Future with Real Skills
Outreach Career Center
You don’t have to stay stuck in your past.
If you’re looking for help after being released, our Outreach Career Center offers a fresh start. We provide programs for the previously incarcerated in Chicagoland that are completely free—and designed to help you gain job-ready skills, build confidence, and take control of your future. Whether you’re just getting out or have been struggling to find work, we’re here to support your next step forward.
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Hands-On Training
Learn high-demand trades like welding, carpentry, electrical work, and solar panel installation.
Job Readiness & Support
Get personalized support with resumes, interview prep, and job placement assistance.
Community
Join a community that understands your challenges and wants to see you succeed.
Success Stories
Real stories of resilience, second chances, and lives rebuilt—told by those who’ve walked the journey.
Ways to Support Us
Be Part of a Life Transformed
Your gift does more than meet a need—it shares the hope of Christ.
When you support Chicagoland Prison Outreach, you’re helping men and women encounter the Gospel, grow in godly character, and build new lives grounded in faith. From in-prison discipleship to post-release training and family care, your generosity allows us to walk with the incarcerated and their loved ones—so they can experience restoration in every area of life.
Give Today
Be the reason someone hears the Gospel and receives life-changing support. Your gift today equips us to meet people in prison and beyond with the love of Christ and the tools to start again.
Planned Giving
Leave a legacy that reflects your faith. Through planned giving, you can help future generations experience hope, restoration, and the power of the Gospel—long after today.
Volunteer
Step into someone’s story of redemption. When you volunteer, you bring the light of Christ to those seeking a second chance—and you become part of the transformation God is writing.
Latest Resources
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