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Millions of underserved and struggling Americans need help now more than ever.
Hundreds of thousands of men and women sit uselessly behind steel doors, a vast resource of untapped human potential.
The human spirit has the remarkable ability to propel its light through the most impenetrable barriers we can build.
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This is the Inside/Outside Envelope Project
Envelope art is a long-standing tradition in prison art. Beautiful envelopes sent to loved ones communicate a deep connection. The Inside/Outside Envelope Project is expanding that connection.
Incarcerated men and women donate their pre-stamped, ready for use, envelope art to be sold as a fundraiser. 100% of the proceeds benefits non-profit organizations.
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This is what we need:
- Suggestions and contact info for organizations to receive the proceeds. Non-profits should have a name and a mission that will resonate with the people in prison and with the public who will purchase the envelope art.
- Suggestions and contact info for commercial or non-profit enterprises that could sell the envelope art. The marketer should have a name and a product that communicates care and integrity.
- Partners, volunteers, funding sources, suggestions for individuals we should contact.
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If you can help in any way, please contact Phyllis Kornfeld, envelopeartpk@gmail.com
Tax deductible contributions can be sent to
A.P.E. Ltd.
126 Main St
Northampton, Ma 01060
(with a memo "For the Inside/Outside Envelope Project.") |
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For twenty-six years I've been conducting visual art programs for men and women in prisons and jails throughout the United States. Over and over again I've observed their desire to do good. A recent event, in which they gave their art to be sold to aid a local food bank, was very meaningful to both the incarcerated artists and the outside community. The people behind bars jumped at the chance to join the rest of us in looking out for one another.
Phyllis Kornfeld
October, 2009
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