Support Forgotten Victims of Crime
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Hi, my name is Wendi Middleton and I am the Founder & Director of Angel's Wings, Inc. We have created this GoFundMe page in hopes to raise funds to continue the wonderful family programs we have going in central Indiana. We are turning to those who care about these families that have been impacted by incarceration and drug use.
As the stories below show, our babies and mothers need your help!
"Hi, my name is Kendall and I was born inside prison. Every morning, I get to wake up and see my Mommy's smiling face! She treats me as if I'm the most special little boy on the planet. I am lucky to be able to live inside the walls of the prison with her as part of an in-prison nursery program. I am very blessed to have special events with my Mom like Baby's First Christmas, Baby's First Halloween, and Baby's First Easter. I even get to sit on Santa's lap and open gifts! I am so happy that I am completely surrounded in love because I always hear Mommy say she's not sure she could've provided me with such a strong support if it wasn't for the programs offered by Angel's Wings."
"As much as I would've liked to sleep in today, I am more excited that I get to have a special visit with my Mom at inside the prison. My name is Robert and my Mom is locked up. Even though my Mom has made some poor choices in her life, I am very thankful that we are still allowed to be a family. I know she loves me very much and I enjoy these special times with her. Through some of the programs of Angel's Wings, I have been allowed to remain an active part of my Mom's life. She helps me with my homework, I tell her about my girlfriends, and sometimes we just lay on the couch together and watch a movie . . . just like we were at home. I really like coming to the programs because there are other kids who are going through the same struggle as me. Having your Mom in prison isn't easy, but being able to see a real change in her is worth it all!"
"My name is Ellen and I came to prison about 6 months pregnant. This was my first baby and I was so scared. My daughter's father is not a part of either of our lives. I've burned bridges with my family and friends due to my addiction. I never thought it would get this bad, but this isn't my daughter's fault. Now I am incarcerated and I am very thankful for all of the programs provided by Angel's Wings. We are encouraged to take classes that teach us how to be better mothers, how to make better relationship decisions, change our ways of thinking, working on my addiction, and even get a college education. The volunteers of Angel's Wings sponsor a baby shower about 3 times per year for all of us who are pregnant and incarcerated. They also work with new mothers who are ready to go home, to assist with lots of referrals and helpful information. Even though this is not the best situation for me and my daughter, I am so thankful to be in a place where she is allowed to be a regular part of my life. "
This support is so valuable to those who have been touched by crime and drug use, especially the babies and children. These kids are in a high risk group and we want to offer them support to keep them from making some of the same mistakes made by their parents. We want to keep these families together when possible and reduce recidivism. This is not about how much the father & mother deserves, but how much these children deserve to keep their parents in their lives. Please consider making a donation to this worthy cause!If you would rather mail a check, it can be sent to the following address:
Angel's Wings
PO Box 2889
Indianapolis, IN 46206-2889
**Angel's Wings, Inc. is a non-profit, 501c3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible.**Please consider making a donation to our cause. These families are important! It would mean the world to these kids and to us!
Angel's Wings, Inc. - Website "The Rise of Prison Nurseries" - The Pacific Standard "Mothers, Infants, and Imprisonment" - Women's Prison Association "Keeping Families Together, Working with Incarcerated Parents" - National Council on Crime and Delinquency
As the stories below show, our babies and mothers need your help!
"Hi, my name is Kendall and I was born inside prison. Every morning, I get to wake up and see my Mommy's smiling face! She treats me as if I'm the most special little boy on the planet. I am lucky to be able to live inside the walls of the prison with her as part of an in-prison nursery program. I am very blessed to have special events with my Mom like Baby's First Christmas, Baby's First Halloween, and Baby's First Easter. I even get to sit on Santa's lap and open gifts! I am so happy that I am completely surrounded in love because I always hear Mommy say she's not sure she could've provided me with such a strong support if it wasn't for the programs offered by Angel's Wings."
"As much as I would've liked to sleep in today, I am more excited that I get to have a special visit with my Mom at inside the prison. My name is Robert and my Mom is locked up. Even though my Mom has made some poor choices in her life, I am very thankful that we are still allowed to be a family. I know she loves me very much and I enjoy these special times with her. Through some of the programs of Angel's Wings, I have been allowed to remain an active part of my Mom's life. She helps me with my homework, I tell her about my girlfriends, and sometimes we just lay on the couch together and watch a movie . . . just like we were at home. I really like coming to the programs because there are other kids who are going through the same struggle as me. Having your Mom in prison isn't easy, but being able to see a real change in her is worth it all!""My name is Ellen and I came to prison about 6 months pregnant. This was my first baby and I was so scared. My daughter's father is not a part of either of our lives. I've burned bridges with my family and friends due to my addiction. I never thought it would get this bad, but this isn't my daughter's fault. Now I am incarcerated and I am very thankful for all of the programs provided by Angel's Wings. We are encouraged to take classes that teach us how to be better mothers, how to make better relationship decisions, change our ways of thinking, working on my addiction, and even get a college education. The volunteers of Angel's Wings sponsor a baby shower about 3 times per year for all of us who are pregnant and incarcerated. They also work with new mothers who are ready to go home, to assist with lots of referrals and helpful information. Even though this is not the best situation for me and my daughter, I am so thankful to be in a place where she is allowed to be a regular part of my life. "
This support is so valuable to those who have been touched by crime and drug use, especially the babies and children. These kids are in a high risk group and we want to offer them support to keep them from making some of the same mistakes made by their parents. We want to keep these families together when possible and reduce recidivism. This is not about how much the father & mother deserves, but how much these children deserve to keep their parents in their lives. Please consider making a donation to this worthy cause!If you would rather mail a check, it can be sent to the following address:
Angel's Wings
PO Box 2889
Indianapolis, IN 46206-2889
**Angel's Wings, Inc. is a non-profit, 501c3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible.**Please consider making a donation to our cause. These families are important! It would mean the world to these kids and to us!
Angel's Wings, Inc. - Website "The Rise of Prison Nurseries" - The Pacific Standard "Mothers, Infants, and Imprisonment" - Women's Prison Association "Keeping Families Together, Working with Incarcerated Parents" - National Council on Crime and Delinquency
Organizer
Wendi Hill-Middleton
Organizer
Indianapolis, IN
