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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York Mack #636841
Hey ladies, I’m looking for a smart, beautiful, educated, down-to-earth woman to talk to. I’m interested in basketball, I love dogs, and I’m big on family. I’m very…
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James Calhoun # 143792C
I’m “JC” for short and I’m hoping to find an open-minded friend who understands that a person is more than their mistakes! Indeed, I had some hiccups in…
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Bernard Jones # 161505
Hello! My name is Bernard Jones, but most just call me Butch. I’m from Cleveland, Ohio. I’ve been incarcerated for a very long time… since 1977. I’m scheduled…
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Daylun Gilchrist #1457840
What It Do , My Name is Daylun I got a few years left and im looking for someone to past this by with . i like to…
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Troy Smith # 140260
I’m an entrepreneur at heart, and global finances interest me. But honestly, if we could go back to the barter system, I probably would. Lol. My hobbies include…
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Tairay Morris #J62077
Hello! And how have you been doing? Fine as possible, I hope! I’m planning on building my brand, which consists of my name, my body and face, my…
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Mark Weber #131473
I see parole in 2026 but will be released by the middle of 2030 if I don’t make parole early.Just looking forward to meeting someone interesting who I…
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Allison Kitchens # 72568-510
Hi my name is Allison but you can call me alley I have 3 amazing kids that I can’t wait to get back to I’m looking for positive…
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Justin Beeson # 24671
My name is Milo as from the “Venus de Milo” the island of Melos. I’m a 6’2 Norwegian/Scotsman born a true Libra in Cascade/Idaho/USA on a horse ranch.…
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Melissa Bridges #26506509
I am a 49 year old heterosexual woman, I am currently at FCI Tallahassee FL, my charges are Conspiracy with intent to distribute Methamphetamine. I am currently serving…
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Gemayel Peacock # M21585
Ladies, I have some questions I’d like for you to answer. Have you ever shared your soul with a stranger only to realize he was a long, lost…
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Tony Hunter #333814
My name is Tony Hunter. I have been incarcerated for more than 25 years and I’m currently serving a life sentence for a triple homicide that I did…
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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