Prayer Request

Each week we ask the incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and their families how we can pray for them. Feel free to join us in prayer for them and we encourage you to share their request with your prayer circles. 

 

June 2023

  • My son got killed today (6/1) on the west side in a car crash please I need you, Jesus. Michelle
  • Health, wealth and to protect my children and family. Shenise
  • Thanks so much just keep praying for me & my family. Glenda

2025 Evening of Thanksgiving

Join us at the Tinley Park Convention Center on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. as we celebrate a remarkable journey of faith, transformation, and hope and rejoice in the ongoing support of the incarcerated and their families.

Chicagoland Prison Outreach is dedicated to meeting people in their moments of hopelessness and helplessness.  Through the proclamation, teaching and practical application of the Gospel in holistic ways, we bring the hope of Christ to the broken - who, in turn, become bearers of that same hope to others.

Angels of Hope Food Drive

You Can Help Feed Families in Need

Hunger can be a daily struggle for many families with an incarcerated loved one. You can make a real difference by helping stock our food pantry, ensuring families in our community don’t go without.

When our volunteers visit families, they bring more than encouragement—they bring food. Sometimes, an incarcerated individual reaches out to us, asking for help for their family. Providing a box of groceries not only meets a physical need but also allows them to feel like they are still caring for their loved ones, even from behind bars.

Serving with Purpose

In the heart of our community of donors, students, and volunteers lies the story Stan Zwier, a cherished member of our CPO family for over 23 remarkable years, whose dedication has illuminated the paths of many incarcerated men.

Spring 2024 Newsletter

In this edition of our newsletter, we are honored to spotlight a truly inspiring person within our community: Stan Z, whose unwavering faith and dedication have profoundly impacted the lives of many through his volunteer work in prison ministry. At the remarkable age of 100, Stan's journey from teaching Sunday school to serving as a chaplain in Cook County Jail is a testament to the transformative power of faith in action. 

This issue also includes

  • Evanston Campus Update
  • Our Volunteer Breakfast
  • An Evening of Thanksgiving Information

Evening of Thanksgiving 2024

We are delighted to share with you the most inspiring moments from our recent Evening of Thanksgiving Banquet. This special event was a night filled with gratitude, hope, and celebration as we came together to acknowledge the transformative power of our ministry.

Our ministry is dedicated to providing in-prison biblical teaching, vocational training, and supportive services for the formerly incarcerated and their families. This video showcases the incredible impact of our efforts and the unwavering support from our community.

 

Reclaim Your Future: Resume Writing for Those with a Criminal Record

Reclaim Your Future: Resume Writing for Those with a Criminal Record

The key is to write a resume that highlights your skills and experience, and that shows potential employers that you are a reliable and hardworking individual.