"Grit, Resilience and Hope- Letters from Prison- An evening with Patty Prewitt"

🌟 Come & Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening! 🌟

Come be part of an inspiring night celebrating the incredible journey of Patty Prewitt — a writer, teacher, performer, and advocate whose story embodies courage, compassion, and hope, grit, perseverance, and the unbreakable power of the human spirit.

For nearly 40 years behind bars, Patty wrote letters that moved hearts and opened minds. Through her work with Prison Performing Arts (PPA) and her extraordinary collection of letters (now published by Some People Press), she became a mentor and a light for so many.

Convicted in 1984 after a deeply flawed investigation, Patty never stopped fighting for justice — or for others. In 2024, her unwavering resilience was recognized when Governor Mike Parson commuted her sentence.

Now free, Patty’s voice continues to inspire. Her letters — at once funny, raw, and profoundly human — remind us of the power of art, truth, and the unbreakable human spirit.

✨ Don’t miss this chance to hear Patty share her story "live through zoom" and reflect on a life transformed through hope, creativity, and community.

✨ If you want to learn more about grit, perseverance, and resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable odds, this is an evening you won’t want to miss!

💬 “Her words remind us that even in the darkest places, humanity endures.”


📅 December 18th, 2025
📍 Zoom or in the Great Room at H.I.C. 114 Pohl Rd
🕕 6:00 PM

Patty and her daughter Jane will be zooming in for this presentation. You can either join us on zoom or we will be displaying it live at the center where we will have copies of Patty's book,"Trying to Catch Lightning in a Jar, Letters from Prison" and light snacks.

👉 Admission: Love Donations Accepted
👉 Hosted by: Hope Interfaith Center

Please RSVP by emailing SG9wZWludGVyZmFpdGgwMSB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t

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