To sign up an inmate for our penpal program, start with our online sign-up form. After submitting your form (or if the inmate has sent their application directly to us by mail), you can send a payment on their behalf:
• Online, by credit/debit card (see below);
• By mail, with an institutional/personal check or money order (click here for our contact information).
If you are requesting a profile update, scroll down to send your corresponding payment. Visit Wire of Hope’s full price list here.
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1-Year Prison Penpal ProfilePurchase a 1-year membership with Wire of Hope for your loved one! Our 1-year profile includes 2 pictures, one 30-second voice message and a 350-word introduction. Check out to find out more about our customization options (poem/essay add, extra words, pictures, post/video on social media, etc.) $45.00 |
2-Year Prison Penpal Profile⚠️ SUPER SAVER DEAL! Purchase a 2-year membership for only $32.50/year! Our 2-year profile includes 2 pictures, one 30-second voice message and a 350-word introduction. Check out to find out more about our customization options (poem/essay add, extra words, pictures, post/video on social media, etc.) $65.00 |
Prison Penpal Profile Social Media OptionsGet one of our exclusive social media options for more exposure! Wire of Hope will introduce the member on their social media by creating a dedicated post and/or video featuring their picture(s) and profile information. Up to twice a year for a post & once a year for a video. Terms and conditions available here. |
Prison Penpal Profile Addition(s)Make one or multiple additions to your loved one’s existing profile! More pictures, extra words for the introduction text, poems and essays can be added to an existing prison penpal profile. Check out to find out more about our different options. |
Prison Penpal Profile Update(s)Make one or multiple updates to your loved one’s existing profile! Update the pictures, the introduction text, the voice message, a poem/essay or the information of an existing prison penpal profile. Check out to find out more about our different options. |
Personalized PaymentNeed a different service? Send the amount of your choosing! Use this option for partial payments or any other payment you discussed with us beforehand. |