Inspiring through Love, Hope, & Optimism
A model to strengthen generations
A Theory of Change
Link Outside is our community’s resource for revitalizing our connection to one another. A link to internal freedom through learning from the life experiences and wisdom of others.
Tailored Outreach
Our innovative rehabilitation model combines personalized engagement, spiritual development, mentorship, and access to college-level education. We believe in the untapped potential and raw talent within every incarcerated individual.
Supporting Re-Entry
We go beyond prison walls and assist in facilitating housing, job placement, and community networking for re-entry members throughout the U.S.
Flipping the Script
One letter from a California prisoner 10 years ago ignited our passion for change. Thus, we were inspired to flip the script. In doing so, we uncovered a deep reality:
More individuals are imprisoned than in prison.
What drives Link Outside everyday
Our Impact
11,000+
Letters of correspondence.
Our team writes to each letter whether it be a request for spiritual material, mentorship, or resources for when they are released.
30K+
Books donated.
We have donated over 30,000 books over the past 10 years. In 2022 and 2023 alone, 17,547 books were donated to facilities
500+
Prison visits in CA alone.
Our team along with volunteers regularly schedule visits to facilities and spend quality with our incarcerated brothers and sisters.
Success
Link Outside goes beyond prison walls.
Unique
Programming
10+
Years
Who are we
Learn about our passionate team and the values that drive us to make a difference.
Notable
Endorsements
Imam Zaid Shakir
Let’s help them fulfill what I firmly believe is a fard kifaayah [communal obligation]: educating those multitudes of new Muslims. Link Outside is doing it on behalf of all of us, so our part is to support them financially and with our prayers.
Dr. Sheikh Omar Suleiman
One of my life-changing experiences came from going to Angola prison. I want to particularly lend a strong endorsement to this organization: Link Outside. These are the types of projects that light my heart.
Mutah “Napoleon” Beale
It’s not about the past but about the ending. It’s important that all of us play a role. Don’t forget about the incarcerated Muslims. What you guys are doing is amazing.
Testimonials
Words Behind Prison Walls
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3 out of 11K+ letters
Link Outside gave me a foundation to build upon.
“I’ve been locked up for 14 years and I never seen Muslims from the streets come here to make a change before. It gave me a foundation to build upon, when criminal thinking always seems up front in my mind, it’s been replaced with Allah in everything I do.”
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— Eric “Idrees”, CA State Prison
You have brought me so much happiness.
“I am finally being sent home to re-enter society. Thank you for all your positive encouragement, kind words, and advice. Due to Link Outside, I have grown and it has brought me so much happiness.”
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— Sherri, Central CA Women’s Facility
My heart was filled with love.
“I’d like to let you know my heart was filled when I got your letter. I have been writing all the Islamic places and of all of them, you are the only one that wrote back.”
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— Donald “Hasan”, High Desert State Prison