 Friend,
This email isn't easy to write. In fact, it's one of the most difficult emails I've ever sent.
You see, I was at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Let me tell you what I've experienced since then…
It all started as a simple rally for those who were concerned about the election process and the results of the election, which is what drew me to DC as well.
It was a beautiful day. Even though we were there about a serious matter, the people there filled the event with praying, singing, and dancing. I almost felt like I was at church. It was a time of joy, and I met some wonderful people.
Later on, after the rally, we were on our way to the Capitol.
What started as a beautiful day quickly turned to chaos, violence, and brutality.
I saw the police brutalizing people who were taking no action against them. They were shooting into the crowd with pepper spray, pepper balls, and flash grenades. It was bad, but I had no idea how much worse it was going to get for us.
Due to the recourse, the FBI took me into custody on March 5, 2021.
During my time in the DC Department of Corrections, I was surrounded by other January 6th defendants. I witnessed their struggles and challenges firsthand.
While several organizations were raising funds to support these individuals, many of their needs were still going unmet. The political nature of January 6th made it difficult for established groups, which typically assist people in similar situations, to step in and help us.
Seeing this gap, I felt compelled to take action based on my previous experience with CHARM Prison Ministry.
Even while behind bars, I envisioned creating an organization that would stand up for those who were suffering and facing relentless persecution. Knowing I couldn't do it alone from inside prison, I assembled a dedicated team of people on the outside to help bring this vision to life.
That's how Stand in the Gap was born — a commitment to stand in solidarity with and fight for those who are being overlooked or mistreated.
Our goal is to provide support and advocacy for those in need, ensuring they aren't left to face their challenges alone.
If you are willing to stand with me to help these patriots rebuild their lives, please join me today by donating whatever you can generously afford to help Stand In The Gap today.
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This vision is deeply rooted in my faith. In the Bible, Jesus speaks about remembering the prisoner — passages like Matthew 25:36, where He says, "I was in prison and you came to visit me," remind us of our duty to care for those who are suffering.
Like some people, I have a checkered past, saved by the blood of Christ. I'm not proud of it, but it has given me a unique perspective and a very solid understanding of daily operations on the inside of various facilities.
But what I witnessed in the DC DOC was like nothing that I had ever seen before…
We faced nothing short of the intentional deprivation of basic human rights.
- They denied us haircuts and nail clippers for a year.
- They denied us religious services and visitation for two years.
- The guards took physical force against January 6th detainees, from pepper spray to beating them up.
- They would regularly throw individuals into solitary confinement, known as the special housing unit.
- They terrorized J6ers in the DC DOC.
The rest of the jail wasn't walking around with shackles, belly chains, handcuffs, or a black box; however, because the government labeled us as terrorists, we received the worst treatment.
Even being an inmate before, I was never targeted for having a certain political or religious belief.
It was a culture shock to those who had never been in trouble. Some of us who had done time before, like myself, became a sounding board for everyone else.
We really only had each other in the DC DOC, but we were thankful for that.
Stand in the Gap gives me the opportunity to draw from the profound experiences I've witnessed and endured and keep driving meaningful change for those who are incarcerated and those who seek to rebuild their lives upon release.
There are nearly 1,600 American patriots who need to rebuild their lives. That's exactly what Stand in the Gap is helping them do!
Can you please send an urgent donation of $10 or more to support Stand in the Gap? I am hoping to get 100 new supporters to help us in our mission to rebuild the lives of Americans who need us now more than ever.
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At the heart of our mission is the belief that we must see the humanity in all people — no one should be forgotten or discarded.
We cannot forget the prisoner.
Stand in the Gap is about standing alongside them, fighting for their dignity, and helping them become contributing members of society again.
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I'm thrilled to lead this effort and see the transformative impact it can have.
Sincerely,
Shane Jenkins
Founder and Executive Director of Stand in the Gap
Stand In The Gap is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Stand In The Gap's tax identification number is 93-1417599. | 
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