Dear Faithful Supporters of PiFO, In prison there are very dark places where evil is the ruler of the days, weeks and years. We, on the outside, don’t have a clue as to what really goes on in those dark places. Even good-intentioned people who come and visit and run programs from the outside, don’t know. They…
DetailsDear Faithful Supporters of PiFO, As we have all traveled through this crazy uncertainty of 2020, one theme has been consistently on my mind—are we victors or are we victims? “Victor” is defined in the Oxford dictionary as a “person who defeats an enemy or opponent in a battle…” A “victim” is a “person who…
DetailsTransforming adults in custody into spiritual and moral leaders Dear Faithful Supporters of PiFO, Have you ever taken the time to consider the meaning of the above statement? This is the mission statement of Paid in Full Oregon (PiFO). But what does it really mean? In one simple phrase these words form the promise God…
DetailsDear Supporters of PiFO, A few weeks ago I mentioned that all of our students in the second cohort (our Freshman class this year) had been transferred to the Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) in preparation for the beginning of classwork. I misspoke. There are still some students who have not been transferred due to…
DetailsDear Supporters of PiFO, Just imagine that you have made one of the biggest mistakes in your life. This mistake also happens to be a crime and you are now paying the price – the consequences of your action. You deserve to be in prison for the crime you committed. The judge was only confirming…
DetailsDear Supporters of PiFO, Life with Covid has been challenging for everyone! Our PiFO/Corban extension in the Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) is no exception. State guidelines have kept us from being able to offer in-person instruction. However, our first year cohort began instruction in early October through packets that are delivered to OSCI weekly.…
DetailsHere is a photo our second classroom at OSCI. It is one of two new classrooms which will provide space for 25 students each. The desks were assembled by our students. In addition to the two classrooms, the remodeled space designated for the Corban extension includes a study hall, computer lab, a special area for…
DetailsDear Supporters of PiFO, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” Psalm 20:7 In Psalm 20:7, we are reminded that our trust should never be in chariots or horses—the things of this world. Our confidence is in God, not in presidents. And God…
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Dear Friends and Supporters of PiFO, Education is the biggest factor in reducing the rate of recidivism for men and women coming out of prison. A college degree reduces the rate by over 50%. When you add the element of moral and spiritual transformation to the degree, the rate skyrockets! This is exactly what PiFO…
DetailsDear Supporters of PiFO, Great news! Classes for our first cohort have begun. Our second cohort of AICs (adults in custody) will begin classes in a few weeks. Over the last year I have introduced you to the professors from Corban University who will be teaching our students in the Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI).…
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