I write a lot here about Hope for Prisoners: it’s an amazing and inspiring program that truly helps people turn their lives around. But the real story is the man who founded and runs that amazing organization: Jon Ponder. To say he struggled is only half the story: to go from prison to pride is a long journey. Along the way he’s gained the trust and respect of people who never could have imagined how far he’d go when they arrested and sentenced him. To say he’s on a mission sounds so simple, but when you learn that his mission has taken him from the proverbial big house to earning recognition from State Houses and the White House is a story mostly found only in fairy tales. Jon is tireless in his efforts to save people, families and communities: if you saw him on the street you might not realize that, but once you talk to him you understand the meaning of spirit. He does awesome work and I know he’s proud of that. But he’ll be the first to say it’s now about him: it’s about the awesome achievements of the men and women he helps and the pride they have in themselves. The moral of this story: if you want to do something awesome, help someone achieve their real potential today.
Damon Lindelof (b. 1973): American screenwriter and producer.
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