Correspondence Service for Inmates
Recently inquiries were sent to all prison inmates who have requested correspondence from SA members. Inquiries were also sent to all SA members who have offered to write inmates. The results of these inquiries are as follows: 25 SA members are actively corresponding with 67 inmates in 20 states.
Our 12th Step imperative to carry the message to those still suffering extends to inmates. Who is suffering more and who is more in need of our experience, strength and hope than those in prison? We are always in need of SA members who are willing to carry the SA message to inmates. If you are interested in writing an inmate, please contact:
SA Correspondence Service
PO Box 99667
Troy MI 48099
We will provide guidelines for both you and the inmate for your correspondence.
Keith S., SACFC Correspondence
Letter to ESSAY from Inside
I wanted to write to you, and to let you know what a tremendous job Keith S. has done in working with us [in prison]. The Department of Corrections is hardly “user friendly.” In spite of this, we stand on the doorstep of actually beginning our meetings here. I had written to several other organizations, all of which indicated that they supported the idea, but just couldn’t help. Your organization and Keith are the only ones who “stepped up to the plate,” and accepted this challenge.
One of the best days of my life was when I turned to SA for help in dealing with my addiction and my personal demons. You have stepped in to fill the void that existed in my attempts to overcome sexual addiction. I realize, of course, that no one can do this for me. That surrendering my addiction to God, and working the Steps will be things that no one can do for me. But you’ve been a beacon of hope, in a very dismal place and time in my life. I wanted to make sure that you knew what a great job Keith is doing, and how much he — and you — are appreciated.
T.L.
Gratitude for Your Gifts
Many checks arrive in Central Office with a special note, “This is for the work of the SA Correctional Facilities Committee.” Through March 2001, regular contributions are $1,585.92.
In Orange, CA, the fellowship generously donated $1,085.77.
We would like to express our appreciation to the fellowship for their support.
