“To open blind eyes, To bring out prisoners from the prison, Those who sit in darkness from the prison house” (Isaiah 42: 7).
Calvary Chapel Ocean Gateway has over the years had a ministry to Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI), a medium security state prison for men located in Westover, Maryland.
There are some 3400 men at this facility, all in need of Christ. These are the husbands, brothers, fathers, uncles, and sons of Maryland families. Some will be imprisoned for life.
The greatest concerns for the men about to be released are employment and affordable housing. At present, however, there is no Christian re-entry program on the Eastern Shore to address these concerns.
Writing Campaign
We have initiated a writing campaign, requesting that the following organizations consider establishing such a program.
You can help. Write to:
Archdiocese of Baltimore, The Catholic Center, 320 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD 21201, Attention: Archbishop William E. Lori
Diocese of Wilmington, 1925 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, DE 19806, Attention: Bishop William Francis Malooly
St. Vincent de Paul Society National Office, 58 Progress Parkway, Maryland Heights, MD 63043-3993, Attention: David Barringer, CEO
Catholic Charities USA, 2050 Ballenger Ave., Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314, Attention: Sister Donna Markham OP, President and CEO
Calvary Chapel Ocean Gateway 