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Two Locations.

One Savior.

For more than 45 years, Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries has worked with volunteers from churches across our community to share Christ’s love and compassion as a path to new life with thousands of incarcerated men and women, many of whom found not only a new life in Christ, but also a new life and second chance in the community after release. 

“Remember those in prison as if you were in prison with them.” – Hebrews 13:3

FJPM currently ministers to more than 750 incarcerated men and women at the downtown Forsyth County Detention Center (jail) and the 250 men housed at the minimum-security Forsyth Correctional Center (prison) off Cherry Street. 

Number of ministry opportunities this year
0
Transition to Work Program graduates
0

Our Mission

Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries shares Christ’s love and forgiveness to transform lives and break the cycle of crime and punishment.

Get Involved

Our Ministry depends on you!! There are a number of ways to support this important and life changing work. 

Ways to Give

  • Online using a credit or debit card
  • By Mail with a personal check
  • Gifts of Stock and Other Securities
  • Planned Giving
  • United Way Contributions

Ways to Engage

  • Pray for the Worship Services
  • Provide Snacks
  • Join the Thursday Yorkfellow Prison Ministry
  • Collect Personal Hygiene articles
  • Form a team in your church
  • Help with outreach to inmate’s children
  • Become a sponsor 
  • Invite a chaplain to speak at your church
  • Hire an ex-offender to work at your business

Participate in Upcoming Events

Breakfast Fundraiser

October 29, 2025, 6:45am-8:15am 

Our most significant fundraiser of the year!  

Come hear life stories from our Transition to Work graduates who
invested time in pre-release courses to better themselves. Countless
ex-offenders have successfully transitioned from prison to community life. They
are blessed to be a blessing.

Benton Convention Center
301 West Fifth Street, W-S, NC

Contact us by September
30th to sponsor a table of 8 or to attend the breakfast.

holly@forsythjpm.org
(336) 759-0063

2025 Presenting Sponsor

Churches Praying on Church Street

Prayer Circle 2025

Join us for a Prayer Circle around the Forsyth County Detention Center. Bring your church group and gather with us as we pray for those incarcerated in our community.

Friday, May 16, 2025
5:15 – arrival
5:30 pm – prayer begins

For more information, contact Brooke at brooke@forsythjpm.org.

Transition to Work

Transition to Work prepares inmates for release into the community via a 18-24 month pre-release four course curriculum focusing on life skills, decision making, and employment skills. 

The road home begins here. 

Your gift to our Reentry Center Capital Campaign will create safe housing, job support, and a fresh start for men returning to our community. Give today and help us build hope that lasts.