Waiting for Thursday creates meaningful connections through letter writing; bringing encouragement, friendship, and support to incarcerated individuals who have little or no family support, meaningful relationships, or contact with the outside world.
Our program is specifically designed to serve those who are isolated and largely forgotten—individuals who rarely receive mail, have lost contact with loved ones, or have no reliable support system beyond prison walls. We believe that every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and remembered, regardless of their circumstances.
A simple letter can be a powerful reminder that someone matters, that they have not been forgotten, and that hope still exists. Our mission is to reduce isolation, foster meaningful human connection, and ensure that no one is forgotten.
While we recognize the need for support across the incarcerated population, Waiting for Thursday operates with limited resources and therefore directs its advocacy and services to individuals who have little to no meaningful contact with family, friends, or other external support networks.
The Story Behind Waiting for Thursday
Waiting for Thursday was inspired by a dear friend I met through inmate outreach correspondence.
Mr. Keith was a gentle, kind-hearted older man serving time in prison, and over the years our letters became a meaningful friendship built on encouragement, connection, and mutual support.
In a place where days often blended together and hope could feel distant, he once told me that my letters somehow seemed to arrive on Thursdays more often than any other day. Before long, Thursdays became something he looked forward to — a day that brought anticipation, comfort, and a connection to the outside world. He began signing his letters, "Waiting for Thursday."
Mr. Keith passed away while still incarcerated, but the impact of his friendship remains with me. His phrase, “Waiting for Thursday,” became a lasting reminder of how deeply human connection matters, especially for people living in isolation and overlooked by much of the world.
Waiting for Thursday was created in his memory, and in honor of the countless incarcerated individuals who wait each day for kindness, encouragement, and the reminder that they are not forgotten.
