An inmate in orange prison uniform sitting at a table reading a Father's Day letter with a warm smile, expressing joy and emotional connection

❤️ THIS FATHER'S DAY

We help families stay emotionally connected during incarceration through meaningful weekly mail, encouragement, inspiration, and personalized communication.

Make sure your incarcerated loved one never goes another week, month, or year without receiving a message of love, encouragement, and connection from you.

How It Works

Four simple steps to help your loved one feel your support and care.

Choose A Plan

Select a plan that fits how often you want us to send mail to your loved one—weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

Share About Your Loved One

Tell us basic details and preferences so the content feels personal and respectful to their interests and beliefs.

We Send Weekly Encouragement

We curate and send thoughtful weekly mail including encouragement letters, inspirational content, sports updates, faith-based messages, and personalized communication.

Send Anonymously If You Choose

You have the option to send mail anonymously. They will receive the same thoughtful, personalized content—with your identity kept private if that's what works best for you.

Pricing Plans

Choose the plan that works best for your family's needs. All plans include 50% off first month.

Monthly

Send encouragement once per month

Monthly

$12/month

(First month $6)

Yearly

$115/year

(20% Savings)

  • One personalized mail package per month
  • Inspirational, educational, & encouraging curated mail content
  • Personalized based on preferences
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Most Popular

Bi-Weekly

Send encouragement twice per month

Monthly

$24/month

(First month $12)

Yearly

$288/year

(20% Savings)

  • Two personalized mail packages per month
  • Inspirational, educational, & encouraging curated mail content
  • Fully personalized experiences
  • Priority support
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Weekly

Send encouragement every week

Monthly

$38/month

(First month $19)

Yearly

$364/year

(20% Savings)

  • Four personalized mail packages per month
  • Inspirational, educational, & encouraging curated mail content
  • Maximum personalization
  • Dedicated support
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Why Connection Matters

Regular contact and emotional support create meaningful bonds that sustain families through difficult times.

Emotional Connection

Maintain and strengthen bonds with your incarcerated loved one through regular, meaningful communication.

Family Bond Strengthening

Help your loved one feel supported and valued, reinforcing their role as a family member.

Supports Mental Health

Regular encouragement and hope-filled messages can significantly improve emotional wellbeing.

Dignity and Respect

Every interaction honors the dignity and humanity of your loved one during their incarceration.

Stories From Families

Real families sharing how Message To Mates has helped them stay connected during difficult times.

Family member testimonial

"Message To Mates has given my brother hope every single week. Knowing he gets regular letters from home keeps him connected to who he is and reminds him that his family hasn't forgotten about him."

– Sarah M.

Sister of incarcerated individual

Family member testimonial

"It used to be so hard to think of what to write. Message To Mates takes the stress out of staying connected. I know my mom gets something meaningful from us every week."

– Marcus T.

Son of incarcerated parent

Family member testimonial

"The personalized approach makes all the difference. Everything feels genuine, from the encouragement letters to the faith-based content he loves. Our family has never felt closer."

– Jennifer W.

Wife of incarcerated individual

Frequently Asked Questions

We're here to answer your questions about how Message To Mates works.