Write to SAC Artists
Corresponding with incarcerated individuals is a revolutionary and transformative act. Prisons are designed to create loneliness and isolation. Writing to people in prison fights back against the inhumane conditions of incarceration by creating solidarity and community that transcends prison walls. Building connections and being in community with one another is necessary to create the world we want to live in.
"Prisons are built to maintain disconnection. But for each one of us on the inside, it takes an entire community to get us through..." - Lawrence J.
Things to Know:
When addressing the envelope, you must include your full name and return address.
If you would like a letter back, include your mailing address in the body of the letter.
Remember that all letters will be opened and read by prison staff.
Set boundaries and expectations upfront. If you just want to write one letter to let them know you loved their art, that’s great! Just let them know. If you are open to a pen pal relationship, let them know how often you have capacity to write.
Do not make commitments and promises that you can’t keep.
Getting started:
Introduce yourself. Tell them your name, pronouns, and what about the Freedom Dreams Exhibit inspired you to write to them.
Share some things about yourself. You can talk about your interests or hobbies, what your daily life looks like, what kind of music you like, or anything you would like them to know about you.
Ask questions to get to know them. What are their interests? Where did they grow up? Do they like to read or listen to music?
Learn more from the Connecting and Communicating with Folks Inside Washington’s Prisons zine
Letters and envelopes must be addressed with artist’s DOC names!
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Artist Name
DOC Name and # to write on envelope & letter!
Facility
Street Address
City, WA Zip -
Billy Gumabon
Billy Gumabon #344209
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520 -
Brandon Philpot
Brandon Philpot #367999
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520 -
Cameron Wiese
Cameron Wiese #422211
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520 -
Christopher Stefanick
Christopher Stefanick #892924
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520 -
Daniel Davis
Daniel Davis #899687
Cedar Creek Corrections Center
12200 Bordeaux Rd
Littlerock, WA 98556 -
Deshán Watson
Deshán Watson #851054
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520 -
Edmund “Eddy_P.R.S.” Washington
Edmund Washington #334296
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520 -
Jacquavious
Kelli Buggs Jones #428667
Washington Corrections Center for Women
9601 Bujacich Rd. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332 -
Keith Ruch
Keith Ruch #799071
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520 -
Lawrence “L” Jenkins
Lawrence Jenkins #306665
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520 -
Michael Elmore
Michael Elmore #834075
Washington State Penitentiary
1313 North 13th Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362 -
Paul Reynolds
Bonifacio Reynolds #407215
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520 -
Phan N.
Phan Nen #377977
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520 -
puppet
Rose Miles #405543
Washington Corrections Center for Women
9601 Bujacich Rd. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332 -
Robert Conway
Robert Conway #435040
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520 -
Robert Hampton
Robert Hampton #708710
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520 -
Sketch
Brandon Kempma #371270
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520 -
TK
Isaac Cavil #877610
Stafford Creek Corrections Center
191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520