At Paid in Full Oregon, we’re not afraid to ask the hard questions—especially in a place burdened by guilt, shame, and pain. In a recent class, our students wrestled with this question: Why does evil exist? The room fell silent. Then one student quietly but powerfully responded:
“Evil exists so that forgiveness can be experienced.”
That moment captures the heart of our mission.
These men are in the room because evil once broke into someone’s life—the unexplainable tragedy that touched Judge Tom Kohl’s story. But now, through the redemptive power of Christ, these students are living testimonies to the fact that evil doesn’t get the final word.
Forgiveness and grace do.
Through your support, grace is not just a concept—it’s a reality. Grace has saved. Grace is saving.
Thank you for helping us bring forgiveness and grace behind prison walls.
Grateful for your friendship,
Jerel Skeith
Executive Director
503.689.2200