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Churches Can Get Grants For Prison Mentoring Under New Law
Apr 9, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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WHITE HOUSE (AP) -- Churches and other non-profit organizations that provide mentors for prison inmates can apply for federal grants under a measure being signed into law today by President Bush.

Prison Fellowship vice president Pat Nolan says he'll attend today's signing ceremony, although his ministry doesn't plan to apply for grants under the Second Chance Act.

Nolan says the funds can help local churches recruit and train volunteers who can minister with the personal concern that keeps inmates accountable and makes mentoring effective.

Nolan says, "We can't expect the government to love people that way, but that's what the church is supposed to do."

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Does your house of worship sponsor any programs like this?

Should tax money be given to programs like those mentioned above?

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Apr 9, 2008 | 1:16 PM

hhmmm interesting. We have some women in our church....one lady in particular. Who goes to the womens correctional facility reg. to do bible study, talk and just be there for them and show them love! She is awesome....
We also do the angel tree at CHristmas which gets presents to kids who's parent(s) are in prison (some have both in...)
I dont know how I feel about govt s giving tax money to this....govt's dont have any involvement with churchs otherwise....seems to be crossing a line here somehow....hhmmm...
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