PrisonFriendship - Find a Prison Pen Pal & Write an Inmate Today
Looking for prison pen pals? Start here. Browse real inmate profiles, read their stories, and find someone you’d like to write. Behind every profile is a person — someone with a past, a sentence, a story, and the hope of being seen as more than their mistakes.
At PrisonFriendship, we believe a simple letter can do more than fill a mailbox. When you write a prisoner, you can start a conversation, build trust, and remind someone in prison that connection is still possible. Sometimes, that first letter can become the beginning of friendship, hope, and a second chance.
Explore inmate profiles and find someone whose story and interests speak to you.
Help an incarcerated loved one make meaningful connections by creating a profile.
Learn how to write, send messages, and stay connected with your chosen pen pal.
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Nicole Cannady #37885509
I am looking for someone to talk to and connect with. I’m from Oklahoma. I enjoy doing outdoorsy things and enjoying nature. I’m really shy at first and…
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Richard Davidson # A629-854
Hi my name is Richard I am 41 yrs. old I have 2 adult children 19 and 17, who I love very much. I am a artist and…
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Luis Cardona
Hi! This is my bio. I’m someone who is a great listener with so much to say. I’m not here to judge or hurt anyone. I’d like to…
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Linda Blea # 28678-509
Hello, my name is Linda, but only the government & my family still call me that. Most people call me Rae. Before anything in this world I’m a…
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Lorenza Barnette # A620463
My name is Lorenza Barnette, but my friends and family calls me Chipper. I’m 42 years old, from Youngstown, Ohio, and I’m seeking to find my soulmate, and…
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Cristopher Lessing # A805088
Hey there! Looking to connect and share some life experiences. Hello! I’m hoping to find some genuine people to chat with. Life in here is about making the…
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Anthony Parker #MRN59211
Anthony Parker is a Canadian prison pen pal seeking friendship or romantic correspondence and is willing to write overseas. About Anthony Parker I have a dark and gothic…
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Jaharee Densmore # Y51296
Hi I want to start with introducing myself my name is Jaharee im 5″9 weigh 180lbs, I have tattoo’s and brown eyes that change colors threw the season.…
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Robert Terc #559701C
Hello, My name’s Rob. I’m a fun, loving guy who’s made some poor choices in the past. I’ve been trying to take this time out to reflect, to…
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Chandler Snodgrass #A827200
I am from Columbus, Ohio. I am 6’2″ 270. As of right now I am into working out I workout everyday, it makes me feel good and kills…
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Andy Roman #418804
Wussup(: We may not know each other but I would love the chance to meet you. I’m looking to talk to a female friend. Someone who is chill,…
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Edgar Chavez-Melendez #0080916
My name is Edgar Chavez-Melendez, but everyone calls me Diablo. I’m 38, 5’7”, 160 lbs, bald, in great shape, and covered in tattoos from head to toe. I’m…
View ProfileWhy Writing an Inmate Matters
Life inside prison can be incredibly isolating. A letter from someone on the outside can bring comfort, encouragement, and a reminder that someone still sees them as a human being. Writing to a prison pen pal may feel like a small act on your part, but it can mean everything to the incarcerated person receiving it.
WRITE A PRISONER
BRING HOPE & SUPPORT
Your words bring hope and encouragement, easing loneliness and inspiring positive change while reminding inmates they are valued, heard, and not forgotten.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
A Prison Pen Pal Community
Built on Connection
Why Write a Prisoner?
Becoming a prison pen pal is more than just writing letters — it’s about creating hope, sharing compassion, and building real human connections that can change lives on both sides of the fence. Through thoughtful words and consistent communication, these connections can offer comfort, encourage personal growth, and create meaningful change for both the person writing and the person inside.
For Inmates
Your letters bring hope, reduce loneliness, and inspire positive change during incarceration.
For You
Gain meaningful conversations, a sense of purpose, and the joy of making a real difference by writing to a prisoner.
For Both
Build connections that can grow into lasting prison friendships.
For Society
Supporting prison pen pal relationships encourages rehabilitation and helps incarcerated individuals return to society in a positive way.
How Our Prison Pen Pal Program Works
It’s simple to get started—browse our pen pal’s profiles, choose a prisoner to write, and begin exchanging letters & emails that builds hope, friendships, and real transformations.
FIND YOUR PEN PAL
WRITE & CONNECT
Share hope through your words.
Letters build trust, friendship, and a sense of belonging that can change lives.
SEND A MESSAGE
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Spanish–German Blog
Isaiah Scaife introduces himself in Spanish and German, sharing his background, beliefs, interests, and hope for an honest, meaningful connection.
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Take It Back!!
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