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Folsom Protestant Ministry
— Transforming Inside the Walls

We transform incarcerated men and women to serve Christ on the inside so they can serve Him on the outside.

✝️ Serving Folsom State Prison & Folsom Women’s Facility ✅ 100% volunteer-run ministry ✅ 100% of donations fund programs ✅ 501(c)(3) • Gifts are tax-deductible

Your generosity helps bring worship, biblical teaching, and re-entry support to the men and women of Folsom.

Incarcerated man in an orange jumpsuit looking upward toward light, symbolizing hope and transformation.
“I was in prison and you came to me.” — Matthew 25:36

What your support makes possible

Volunteers and incarcerated men praying together in a circle at Folsom State Prison.
Weekly worship services and Bible teaching through Greystone Christian Community Church inside Folsom Prison.
Men in khaki uniforms taking notes during a re-entry class.
Re-entry and life-skills classes that help men and women prepare for life beyond the gate.
Hands clasped in prayer over an open Bible.
Every gift fuels Christ-centered discipleship, worship, and practical help.

Folsom Protestant Ministry is a faith-based Christian organization serving men and women at Folsom State Prison and Folsom Women’s Facility. We support Greystone Christian Community Church inside the prison, providing Christ-centered preaching, teaching, and discipleship, and we walk with men and women as they prepare to return to their families and communities.

Your support helps provide:

  • Weekly worship services and Christ-centered Bible teaching inside the prison.
  • Re-entry classes with a one-year curriculum, Christian anger management, and mentoring.
  • Musical equipment and materials for worship services.
  • Inmate Christmas cards for families, Easter and Christmas meals, and pastoral care.
  • Post-release support: clothing, transportation, job search help, counseling, and church connections.

Ways you can partner

Choose the partnership path that fits you or your church. Every role is vital in bringing the hope of Christ inside the walls and supporting men and women as they return home.

Pray — Intercessor Team

What this looks like
  • Monthly email with specific prayer requests from inside Folsom.
  • Stories of life change and answered prayer.
  • Special alerts for graduations, baptisms, and key ministry moments.
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Best for: anyone who wants to stand in the gap for men and women behind the walls.
Most Needed

Give — Program Partner

What your gift supports
  • Bibles, study materials, and worship resources for Greystone Christian Community Church.
  • Re-entry and life-skills classes, Christian anger management, and mentoring.
  • Christmas cards for families, holiday meals, and post-release assistance.
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Best for: individuals, families, and churches who want to fuel programs financially.

Serve — Church & Volunteer Partner

What service can include
  • Church partnerships to support specific programs or events.
  • Volunteers for teaching, mentoring, and practical support (subject to DOC clearance).
  • Special projects like Christmas outreach, re-entry mentoring, and more.
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Best for: churches, small groups, and individuals exploring hands-on involvement.
How partnerships work
  • Pray: receive monthly prayer emails and occasional urgent requests.
  • Give: donate online via PayPal or by mail; 100% of gifts fund ministry programs.
  • Serve: we’ll talk with you or your church about opportunities and required clearances.

Inside the walls and beyond the gate

image of worship inside the prison.
Ministry begins inside Folsom and continues as men and women step back into their communities.

Ministry doesn’t stop at the gate. Folsom Protestant Ministry walks with people inside and outside the prison walls.

  • Inside: worship services, Bible studies, pastoral care, and spiritual mentoring.
  • Preparing for release: classes on finances, family, work, and Christian character.
  • After release: connections to churches and organizations that help with food, clothing, transportation, housing, employment, counseling, and accountability.

We partner with a network of Bible-based individuals, churches, and organizations so that men and women can stay connected to a church family on the outside and grow as faithful, productive members of society.

FREE guide

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Get the “Hope Inside the Walls” prayer & updates guide

Monthly stories, specific prayer requests, and simple ways you can stand with men and women at Folsom.

Two quick steps. We’ll tailor updates to how you’re connected.

Leadership & testimony

Portrait of a volunteer chaplain serving at Folsom State Prison.

Volunteer Leadership Team

Folsom Protestant Ministry is led by a volunteer board and ministry team committed to glorifying God and fulfilling the Great Commission behind the walls of Folsom State Prison and Folsom Women’s Facility. Every member serves without pay so that gifts can go directly to ministry programs.

The team partners closely with Greystone Christian Community Church inside Folsom, local congregations on the outside, and a network of Christ-centered organizations.

Formerly incarcerated man smiling, standing outside with a Bible in hand.

Yki’s Story — From Folsom to freedom

“My name is Yki. I served 21 years in prison. During my time at Folsom State Prison, I was deeply impacted by the love and support that Folsom Protestant Ministry provided me during one of the most difficult seasons of my life.

Their mentorship, self-help programs, and charitable support gave me hope. Today I’m an advocate for justice reform, a life coach, a registered voter, and active in my church. I thank God for Folsom Protestant Ministry coming alongside me.”

How ministry & re-entry support work

1) Inside the walls

Worship, Bible teaching, small groups, and pastoral care.

2) Discipleship & classes

Re-entry curriculum, anger management, and practical life skills.

3) Preparing to go home

Mentoring, planning, and connection to churches and partners.

4) Walking out together

Post-release support through churches and partner organizations.

Stories of hope from inside Folsom

“They gave me hope when I had none.”

“Folsom Protestant Ministry walked with me through classes, worship, and mentoring. Their support helped me see that God still had a plan for my life.”

— Yki, former participant

100% of gifts go to ministry programs.

Family & friends of Folsom Protestant Ministry: “100% of your donations go to funding programs that help transform lives inside Folsom State Prison. All members of FPM are non-paid volunteers.”

“For I know the plans I have for you…”

“Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11

We cling to God’s promises as we walk with men and women who are rebuilding their lives in Christ.

FAQs

Who does Folsom Protestant Ministry serve?
We serve men and women incarcerated at Folsom State Prison and Folsom Women’s Facility, along with their families and loved ones through pastoral care and re-entry support.
How are my donations used?
100% of your donations go directly to ministry programs — worship services, Bibles and materials, re-entry classes, holiday outreach, and post-release support. All members of FPM are volunteers.
Are my gifts tax-deductible?
Yes. Folsom Protestant Ministry is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN: 81-4991362). Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
How can my church get involved?
We’d love to connect. Churches partner with us through prayer, giving, and serving — from sponsoring classes or holiday events to mentoring and post-release support. Use the “Serve” button above or the contact modal to start the conversation.
Can I volunteer inside the prison?
Some opportunities require Department of Corrections clearance and training. Others involve support on the outside (re-entry mentoring, transportation, church hospitality). Reach out and we’ll walk you through what’s possible in your situation.

“I was in prison and you came to me.”

Your generosity enables life-changing programs for the men and women of Folsom State Prison and Folsom Women’s Facility — worship services, discipleship, re-entry classes, and post-release support.

Donate via PayPal

Prefer to mail a gift? Send checks to:
Folsom Protestant Ministry
PO Box 1827
Folsom, CA 95763

Partners & supporting organizations

Family & Friends of Folsom Protestant Ministry

100% of your donations go to funding programs that help transform the lives of the men and women of Folsom State Prison. All members of FPM are non-paid volunteers.

Associated & supporting organizations

  • Folsom State Prison & Folsom Women’s Facility
  • Redeemed Hearts & Hands, Inc.
  • Redeemed Construction, Auto Detailing, & Landscape
  • ARC – Anti Recidivism Coalition
  • Paid In Full California, Inc.
  • Bibles for Change, Inc.
  • Freedom Through Education
  • California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) – partnership only

Scripture that shapes our ministry

“I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.” — Matthew 25:36

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it for me.” — Matthew 25:40

“For I know the plans I have for you… plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11

Ways to partner & next steps

Choose a path and we’ll help you take the next step — whether that’s prayer, giving, or serving.

Pray — Intercessor Team

Monthly updates & specific prayer needs.
  • Monthly email with prayer points and stories.
  • Special alerts for graduations, baptisms, and key events.
  • Invitation to join focused seasons of prayer.
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Best for: anyone wanting to consistently lift up the men and women of Folsom before the Lord.

Give — Program Partner

Fuel ministry programs financially.
  • Provide Bibles, study materials, and worship resources.
  • Sponsor re-entry classes and mentoring.
  • Help fund holiday outreach and post-release support.
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Best for: individuals and churches wanting to make a tangible financial impact.

Serve — Church & Volunteer Partner

Hands-on ministry & re-entry support.
  • Explore in-prison opportunities (as available).
  • Support transportation, mentoring, and church hospitality.
  • Partner as a church in specific outreach or classes.
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Best for: churches, small groups, and individuals ready to explore deeper involvement.

Ask about serving or partnering

We’d love to talk with you or your church about serving opportunities, sponsoring a program, or inviting Folsom Protestant Ministry to share at your church.

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Mailing address for correspondence and donations:
Folsom Protestant Ministry
PO Box 1827 • Folsom, CA 95763