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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Vip Prison Penpals
Steven Holmes # 134952
Hello, my name is Steven Holmes.I’m currently in Idaho State Correctional Institution. I’m 5 ft 2 with blond hair and brown eyes. I enjoy kayaking, playing football, and…
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Leonard Evans # A518639
Hi my name I Leonard Evans, I like to be call L. I’m a strong loving, caring person that have a big heart. I’m a realise that believe…
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Steven Bond # A774904
“I’m eager for new friends.” That’s all.
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Megan Bailey # 32070-045
NO Filters Here… Are you outgoing? Down to earth? Easy to converse? And want to broaden your horizons? Don’t be scared to reach out to me. I’ve been…
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Rachel McCluskey # 10439509
50 is the new 30! I’m 5’1″ with long legs. Tight in all the right places. Smart, funny and very interesting. Open-minded and open to answer any questions…
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Ayden Burge #611094
Hi, my name is Ayden. I am 23 years old. I hope to reach out and connect with like-minded individuals. I am determined to remain as positive as…
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Dante Wilkes #1562438
Hello Ladies,My name is Dante Wilkes and Im currently detained at the Pocahantas State Prison. I am seeking a young lady to develop a friendship with so we…
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Jose Garcia # 240629
Taking Life One Chance At A Time Hey! I’m José. A 6’0″, 259lb, Cali guy with a big heart and even bigger appetite for good food and great…
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Jeremy Shuflat #2000051070
I am looking for a connection with a friend. Someone to fill a void I have in my life. I’d love to have someone who will light up…
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Jasmine Kapule # 97856-298
My name is Jas. I’m 36 years old, but age is just a number to me girl! I’m a trans-man and if this is your first time dipping’…
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Gil Foster III # A601156
Hey Ladies! I’m not scared to try new things, so that is why I decided to join this pen pal site. I’ve never done anything like this, but…
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Kenny Lewis #A594271
I’m a down to earth man, open minded, and educated. Not saying I’m the brightest crayon in the box, but I know how to hold a conversation. I…
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
Walls Hold Us, Words Free Us.
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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!!
I was once told that the energy you put out is the same energy you will receive. If you choose to surround yourself with negativity