Proverbs 22:6

Break The Cycle

Breaking generational incarceration by restoring families, empowering children, opening doors to opportunity, and creating lasting change for generations to come.

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Every Child Deserves Hope

Restoring families, empowering children, and creating pathways to a brighter future — breaking the cycle of generational incarceration, one child at a time.

Prison Engagements

Healing Through Connection

Proverbs226 reunites children with their incarcerated parents, creating moments of forgiveness, healing, and restoration that can change the direction of an entire family. Through these restored relationships and continued mentorship, we help children find hope, build stronger futures, and break the cycle of generational incarceration.

Education & Career

Empowering Futures

Proverbs226 equips young people with mentorship, education, scholarships, and skilled-trade career pathways—giving them the tools and opportunities to build sustainable careers, rewrite their story, and break the cycle of generational incarceration.

One Million

Reaching One Million Children

Our bold mission is to reach one million children impacted by parental incarceration over the next 10 years—restoring families, providing mentorship, opening doors to education and careers, and empowering a generation to break the cycle and build a future filled with hope.

18,000+Children Served
55+Active Prison Facilities
7+Active States
3000+Volunteers
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18,000+ Children Served
55+ Prison Facilities
7+ Active States
3000+ Volunteers
100% Faith-Driven
2% Recidivism
18,000+ Children Served
55+ Prison Facilities
7+ Active States
3000+ Volunteers
100% Faith-Driven
2% Recidivism
Served Over 0 Children across 7+ states and 55+ facilities Continuing to Break the Cycle

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Your gift directly transforms lives through mentorship, family reunification, education, and pathways to a brighter future.

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Be a Volunteer

Join 3000+ volunteers who show up to mentor, support, and transform lives.

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What We Do

Proverbs226 helps break the cycle of generational incarceration by restoring relationships between incarcerated parents and their children, providing long-term mentorship, and creating pathways through education, college, and skilled-trade training. We walk alongside children and families from reconciliation to opportunity, helping them discover hope, build a sustainable future, and change the trajectory of generations to come.

Our Latest Events - Where Hope Is Happening

Explore where Proverbs226 is reuniting families, mentoring children, and restoring hope. Each location shows upcoming prison events, family reunification programs, mentoring opportunities, volunteer needs, and community initiatives. Select a location or click a map pin to see what’s happening and how you can get involved.

Aug 22, 2026

Prison Family Day

Charlotte, NC

Sep 26, 2026

Prison Family Day

South Carolina

Sep 26, 2026

Prison Family Day

South Carolina

Community Voices

Real words from real people transformed by this ministry.

"This program changed my daughter's life. She went from feeling ashamed to empowered. She is more than my mistakes."

MJ
Marcus J.Incarcerated Father · NC

"Volunteering showed me the real impact of presence. These kids just need someone who shows up consistently."

SR
Sarah R.Volunteer Mentor · TX

"My mentor taught me that my dad's choices don't define my future. I'm now in college studying social work."

KW
Keisha W.Program Graduate · FL

You can make a difference

Alongside our core team, 3000+ volunteers work to bring families together. They mentor, heal, and fight for these children's futures. Pick the way you want to serve — every form below takes under five minutes.

  • Enrol a child in Kids2CareerMentors, career roadmaps and scholarships for children of incarcerated parents.
  • Mentor a studentSpiritual, workplace or college mentoring — training provided.
  • Volunteer at prison eventsFamily days, Back to School drives, prayer teams and transport.
Break The Cycle
Healing
Educational
Family
One Million
Community
Hope
Restored
Faith-Driven
Break The Cycle
Healing
Educational
Family
One Million
Community
Hope
Restored
Faith-Driven