Folsom Protestant Ministry | Prison Ministry & Reentry Support

100% volunteer-run 100% of donations fund programs

“I was in prison and you came to me.”

Folsom Protestant Ministry transforms incarcerated men at Folsom State Prison — so they can follow Christ on the inside and serve Him on the outside.

🙏 Christ-centered worship, Bible teaching & discipleship 🔄 Reentry mentoring & life skills classes 🎁 100% of donations go to programs

Rated 4.9/5 by donors & partners

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

Inside Folsom Prison, men hear the Gospel, grow as disciples, and prepare to reenter community with hope.

What your support makes possible

Images of Bible studies, prayer circles, and reentry classes inside Folsom State Prison — Christ-centered worship, Bible teaching, mentoring, and reentry support behind the walls.

Volunteers and incarcerated men praying together in a circle — Volunteers enter the prison yards each week to pray, listen, and point people to Jesus.

Folsom Protestant Ministry supports Greystone Christian Community Church inside Folsom Prison. Together we offer:

Exegetical / expository preaching & teaching that keeps Christ at the center.
Worship services & music equipment so incarcerated believers can gather, sing, and grow.
Christian anger management & life-skills classes with a one-year reentry curriculum.
Mentoring & accountability groups that continue as they are released.
Practical reentry help—clothing, transportation, housing referrals, job search support, and more.

Our goal is to use a network of Bible-based individuals, churches, and organizations to keep our members connected with a church family on the outside and to help them become productive Christian members of society.

Three ways you can help

Every gift, prayer, and hour of service helps transform lives behind the walls of Folsom State Prison.

Give Monthly

What your monthly gift can fund

Ongoing Bible study materials & Bibles.
Music equipment & worship supplies.
Reentry classes with a one-year curriculum.

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Best for: families, friends, and churches who want to underwrite consistent ministry inside the prison.

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Volunteer & Mentor

Ways volunteers serve

Join worship services and small groups inside the prison.
Correspond with participants and their families.
Walk alongside men as they reenter the community.

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Best for: local believers and churches sensing a call to “remember those in prison” (Hebrews 13:3).

Partner as a Church or Organization

How partners help

Adopt a reentry class or holiday outreach.
Provide employment, housing, or counseling connections.
Invite returning citizens into your church family.

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Best for: churches, nonprofits, and businesses ready to walk with men after release.

Where we serve

Folsom State Prison exterior and guard towers at sunset — Folsom Protestant Ministry has served men inside Folsom State Prison for decades.

We are a faith-based Christian organization committed to helping inmates within the walls of Folsom State Prison. Our supreme purpose is to glorify God by obeying His command to make disciples—starting behind prison walls.

Weekly worship services and Bible studies
Holiday services and Christmas card programs for families
Mentoring and pastoral care for individuals and families
Post-release support through local churches & partner organizations

When men are released, we connect them with outside churches and organizations providing food, clothing, transportation, housing, employment opportunities, and community.

Stories of hope & transformation

“Their mentorship, self-help programs, and charitable support gave me hope.”

“My name is Yki Valery and I served 21 years in prison. During my time at Folsom State Prison, I was impacted by the love and support that Folsom Protestant Ministry provided during the most trying time of my life. Today I’m an advocate for judicial reform, a life coach, a registered voter, and active in my church community. Thank you Folsom Protestant Ministry for coming alongside me.”

— Yki, former inmate

“They helped me reconnect with my family and a local church.”

A Folsom participant shared, “Because of the classes and mentoring I received, I left prison with a plan, a support network, and people who believed God had a future for me.”

“Our church partners with FPM because we see real fruit.”

Local pastors testify that men coming through Folsom Protestant Ministry arrive prepared to serve, eager to learn, and ready to transform others—bringing renewal to their congregations.

Individual stories vary, but each reflects the grace of God at work through your partnership.

Current programs & reentry pathway

1) Inside the Walls

Worship services · Bible studies · Christian anger management · mentoring groups.

2) Discipleship & Classes

One-year reentry curriculum · life skills · financial literacy · family restoration.

3) Preparing for Release

Job readiness · connections to housing & churches · short, medium, & long-term planning.

4) Walking With Them Home

Transportation, clothing & furnishings, mentoring, counseling, and church connection after release.

Partner organizations

We are grateful for organizations that come alongside us to serve men in and beyond Folsom:

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

All members of Folsom Protestant Ministry are unpaid volunteers. 100% of donations fund ministry programs.

FAQs

Is Folsom Protestant Ministry a nonprofit?

Yes. Folsom Protestant Ministry, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Where do my donations go?

100% of donations go directly to ministry programs: worship services, Bibles and study materials, reentry classes, mentoring, and practical support for men returning to the community.

How can I volunteer?

Volunteers serve in worship services, small groups, correspondence, reentry mentoring, and support roles. Use the “Get Involved” button to contact us and we’ll guide you through the orientation process.

Can my church or organization partner with you?

Yes. We welcome churches and organizations to adopt classes, support holiday outreaches, provide employment or housing opportunities, and welcome returning citizens into their congregations.

How do I support a specific inmate?

We are happy to help you navigate approved ways to support loved ones inside Folsom. Use the “Get Involved” form to share basic information and we will follow up with guidance.

Stand with those behind the walls.

Your generosity helps bring the Gospel, discipleship, and practical support to men inside Folsom State Prison— and walks with them as they reenter society.

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