The People
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The People Patch

We patch
wounds,
HolisTechly.

/hōˈlis‑tek‑lē/adverbtreating the whole person, not one symptom.

People Patch uses technology to support children with incarcerated parents and people preparing for life after incarceration. Family connection, learning, and reentry are the focus of our work.

Photo Patch · Illustrative stock photo

Photo Patch helps children send letters and photos to an incarcerated parent. Facility mail rules and delivery times vary.

Our mission
Connection and learning

The mission of the People Patch Foundation is to lift marginalized and at-risk individuals out of poverty, mental instability, and inter-generational incarceration through compassionate support and HolisTech interventions: technology aimed at the whole human, not one symptom.

Our programs

Connection.
Learning. Reentry.

Explore Photo Patch for family connection, Learning Inside for education, and our reentry focus.

Photo Patch

We connect families
with Photo Patch.

Our mobile app helps kids send photos and letters to their incarcerated parents. Photo Patch focuses on family connection across the distance.

Learn about Photo Patch →
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Hi Maya,
Send Dad
some love.
MJ
Marcus · Dad
Last letter · 2 weeks ago
Write
Today's prompt
"What made you smile this week?"
Photos · 2 of 4
Send letter →

Illustrative app mockup

Fund Photo Patch

Support letters and photos.

See the Photo Patch letters and photos campaign for giving options and campaign details.

Learning Inside

Learning
behind the walls.

Learning Inside focuses on digital education during incarceration. Explore the program and its illustrative tablet demo.

Explore Learning Inside →
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MODULE 3
Digital Literacy
Building essential skills for the digital world.
02:15 / 06:45
Course Modules
Module 1: Getting Started
Introduction to digital tools and navigation
Completed
Module 2: Online Safety
Protecting your information and privacy
Completed
Module 3: Digital Literacy
Building essential skills for the digital world
In Progress
Module 4: Problem Solving
Critical thinking in the digital age
Not Started
Interactive demo, tap the menu or a course to explore what learners see

Illustrative recreation; sample progress, not a live session.

Photo Patch

Family connection through letters and photos.

Reentry

A focus on life after incarceration.

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