About The Release Program
At The Inmate Connection, we know first hand how difficult things can be when inmates become parolees and start over with sometimes nothing, or next to nothing. We also know how a little help can go a long way. In a perfect world, every inmate would receive our release package, or, no inmates would need our services upon release. However, it is not a perfect world and we cannot possibly assist every parolee, although we sincerely wish we could. If you know an inmate with less than a year remaining on their sentence who deserves some extra assistance, sign them up for a chance to be selected and receive a little extra help from us upon release!
What is Included in the Release Package?
Once an inmate is sponsored or randomly selected, we will be in touch with him/her regarding sizes, style preferences and best delivery options.
A new or refurbished unactivated smart phone (iPhone or Android, varies upon inventory)
A $100 Visa gift card
A pair of new shoes
A minimum of two outfits: Includes (2) pants, joggers, jeans, or shorts, (2) shirts, (2) socks, (2) undergarments, (2) undershirts & (1) accessory
Outfit types will vary upon inmate preferences, location, and time of year.
The extra accessory will be determined based on the inmates’ personal preferences and needs upon release
Extra socks and undergarments
A hygiene kit, including: shampoo/conditioner, a nail care set, deodorant, q-tips, cotton balls, face wash, soap, powder, a roll of toilet paper, shaving cream and razors.
What to Expect After Nominating an Inmate
Inmates are picked by a random lottery. The number of inmates selected varies each selection, depending on donations, inventory, and item availability. We try to make this process as simple as possible. The Inmate Connection will notify you if the inmate you nominated has won the random lottery to receive our release package. We will reach out to our lottery winners via the address you provided on the inquiry form to coordinate and personalize their release package. We will do our best to accommodate your loved one’s style preference, and will coordinate delivery of the package to take place as soon as possible upon their release. The Inmate Connection will cover all postage costs. Some inmates ask for release packages to be mailed to their loved one prior to their release, to enable their loved one to have their phone ready and activated for them on their release day. We will work with your inmate to figure out what is most convenient for him/her. We kindly request you only apply once per inmate. Multiple entries for the same inmate or will NOT help their chances of being selected. We request nominating an inmate when they have one year or less remaining on their sentence. We do take extra consideration for inmates who we hear from directly. We are hear for you and want to be apart of your success story. Our goal is always to assist as many inmates as possible!
The Inmate Connection donates an additional package for each release package that is donated. Donate a release package and you can help TWO inmates transition from prison to parole. We are always looking for donations to enable us to assist as many parolees’ as possible. If you would like to pay out-of-pocket to purchase and gift a release package to a specific inmate, please email us at customerservice@theinmateconnection.com and we will do our best to assist you
