Pennsylvania Prison Society

06/12/2026

Two years ago, the Prison Society released Hungry and Malnourished In Prison, a groundbreaking report describing how people incarcerated in Pennsylvania’s prisons don’t get enough food to eat and how the food they receive lacks nutrition and leads to serious chronic illnesses.

But Pennsylvania isn’t alone.

Across the nation, people in prison aren’t getting enough to eat and are served food that isn’t healthy, tasty, or hygienic, according to a May 2026 report by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). We explore the findings and compare what we saw in our report in our most recent supporter update.

Read the supporter update ➡️ www.prisonsociety.org/updates/hungry-in-custody-new-research-about-food-in-u-s-prisons

06/11/2026

Volunteer Prison Monitors with the Pennsylvania Prison Society visit people in prison to listen to concerns and help address issues affecting health, safety, and dignity.

Interested in getting involved? Join one of our virtual info sessions this month to learn more. Attendance at an info session is required to apply.

Register here ➡️ https://www.prisonsociety.org/events/volunteer-prison-monitor-info-session

06/09/2026

Meet Jesse 🫂

Jesse dedicates his time to supporting Damon navigate his return home after being incarcerated. He has seen firsthand how difficult that path can be and how much it matters when someone simply shows up.

“Damon has taught me what real determination looks like, said Jesse. "He carries a kind of calmness that says, ‘I survived prison for 17 years. I know what real stress is.’ It’s changed my perspective, reminding me how small some of the things I worry about really are: what it really means to keep going, even when the odds are stacked against you.”

Your gift helps ensure that people across Pennsylvania have access to mentorship, advocacy, and critical services, both inside and outside prison 💙 Support our work today ➡️ https://www.prisonsociety.org/services/donate

06/05/2026

The Prison Society continues to monitor conditions at the Detention Center (DC) in Philadelphia, noticing some improvements, although serious issues persist.

Read more about our walkthrough ➡️ www.prisonsociety.org/updates/the-drumbeat-continues-to-improve-conditions-and-philadelphias-detention-center-dc

06/05/2026

Driven by our commitment to supporting families and maintaining vital connections, one of our dedicated eastern region volunteers works with family members to ride-share trips to SCI Pine Grove.

We love this effort and hope to continue to help families stay connected. Learn more about our own bus program that provides low-cost, seamless transportation to six SCIs across the state ➡️ https://www.prisonsociety.org/services/transportation

06/04/2026

Over the past year, we’ve expanded our Building Connections program to facilities in the Pittsburgh region, including Allegheny County Jail, SCI Fayette, and SCI Greene. This unique program supports people in prison as they prepare to return to their communities by strengthening relationships while they are still inside.

This would not have been possible without the generous support of The Opportunity Fund. We are grateful for their partnership in helping us to grow our reach.

Learn about our program and the rest of the grantees here ➡️ https://theopportunityfund.org/2026/05/14/2026-cycle-1/

06/02/2026

📣 Join Our Team 📣

We are seeking a fastidious and organized Staff Accountant who knows that people are our greatest asset. This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who is fulfilled by supporting a worthy mission and caring staff.

Application closed July 6th, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. If this sounds like you or someone you know, apply here ➡️ www.prisonsociety.org/careers/staff-accountant

06/01/2026

Here is a round-up of the events we are hosting in June:

Family Support Groups 🫂💙
Our facilitated Family Support Groups meet online every other Tuesday at 6:00 PM — it's a safe space to connect, share experiences, and navigate the challenges of having an incarcerated loved one.

Visting a Loved on in an SCI 🫂🚍
Are you riding an upcoming bus of ours to an SCI, visiting an SCI for the first time, or just interested in learning more about how the visiting process works? If so, join us on Wednesday, June 10 for at 6pm for a virtual overview of what to expect when visiting a Pennsylvania prison.

Volunteer Prison Monitor Info Sessions 📆
Volunteer Prison Monitors with the Pennsylvania Prison Society visit people in prison to listen to concerns and help address issues affecting health, safety, and dignity. Interested in getting involved? Join one of our virtual info sessions this month to learn more. Attendance at an info session is required to apply.

Check out our events page to learn more & register ➡️ https://www.prisonsociety.org/events

05/28/2026

Tune in this evening at 5pm at WURD Radio to learn more about our bus program that provides low-cost bus rides to loved ones across 6 SCIs in Pennsylvania.

Broadcast: 96.1 FM / 900 AM | WURD Radio
Digital: WURD Radio App | WURDRadio.com | Facebook Live | Twitch

05/28/2026

A key vote this September will determine whether Clearfield County continues its role in overseeing the Moshannon Valley Processing Center, an ICE detention facility operated by the GEO Group, and what level of oversight local officials may have going forward.

Strong oversight helps protect the wellbeing of people inside, supports staff, and strengthens correctional systems. When oversight is limited, so is transparency and accountability.

Read more from PennLive.com here ➡️

Clearfield County commissioners will have to decide by September if they want to renew and change their contract with ICE.