#OpSeasonsGreetings 2019

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Hello, there!

This paste is meant to accompany my #OpSeasonsGreetings graphics to tell you a little more about the op and give you some helpful tips and tricks for writing to prisoners.

WHAT IS #OPSEASONSGREETINGS?

#OpSeasonsGreetings is meant to spread love to prisoners! The holidays can be a really lonely time in prison. At a time when you are supposed to be surrounded by friends, family, and loved ones, the loneliness and dehumanization of prison life can be felt even more acutely. #OpSeasonsGreetings was born to remind prisoners that they are not alone, and that people on the "outside" care.

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN #OPSEASONSGREETINGS?

There are several ways!

First, and most importantly, we ask people to WRITE! That's why the graphics feature addresses! Mail is vital to prisoners - it means so, so much to them. Some more tips about writing are going to be included below, so keep reading!

For those who  may have a few spare dollars, you can also donate to defense funds, or add some money to a prisoner's commissary fund. Everything a prisoner has - from clothing, to personal hygiene products, to extra snacks - must be bought from commissary, where prices are often marked up exponentially from "street prices." This often presents a great hardship for prisoners, as they work for mere pennies per hour. A couple extra dollars can mean an extra pair of socks or a sweatshirt to help ward off the cold, some cold meds to help them through the sniffles, or even a simple Snicker's bar to make them smile.

#OPSEASONSGREETINGS TIPS AND TRICKS:

* PLEASE NOTE: All mail that is sent to prisoners housed in Pennsylvania state prisons have specific rules that apply to them. ONLY MAIL THAT IS 8.5x11 INCHES WILL BE ACCEPTED. This means you CANNOT send cards, and can ONLY send letters. This affects two prisoners on the list: Mumia Abu-Jamal and Joe-Joe Bowen. For more information on this change and more specific instructions on how to address your envelopes and what mail is and is not acceptable, please visit the following website: https://www.cor.pa.gov/family-and-friends/Pages/Mailing-Addresses.aspx

* Prisoners can be moved on a moment's notice. All prisoner addresses listed here are current as of the publishing of these graphics. HOWEVER, THIS COULD CHANGE. Please check the included websites and social media links to make sure the address provided is still the correct address.

* Some prisoners go by names other than their legal names. This could be for several reasons, including religious or cultural reasons, or because they are transgender. Most times, envelopes need to be addressed to legal names. However, the enclosed letters can be addressed to chosen names. I have, wherever possible, included both a prisoner's legal name, and how they prefer to be addressed. Please be mindful of this.

* NOT EVERYONE CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS. When writing to a prisoner for #OpSeasonsGreetings, try to avoid phrases like "Merry Christmas" or cards that are Christmas-specific. Instead, use "Season's Greetings" or cards that are generally winter-themed.

* Please remember that all mail is read by prison officials before being given to the prisoner. Please do not talk about illegal things, or anything you would not feel comfortable saying in front of police, prosecutor, judge, and jury.

* Some prisoners have specific topics that need to be avoided when writing to them. This is why we include web address for support networks with the graphics. If you have any questions about what can or cannot be included in your letter, please contact a prisoner's support committee.

* Please try to limit what you include with your card. Extra envelopes, stamps, checks, cash, phone cards, or money orders are usually forbidden and will not reach a prisoner. Some prisoners can receive photographs, while some cannot. As always, if you have questions, check with support committees!

* Things like perfume (or anything scented), ribbons, glitter, glue, yarn, etc. are often prohibited and are generally to be avoided when sending cards and letters. The use of colored pencils and markers is usually okay.

* Please do not send packages to prisoners. In many cases, they are forbidden, and will not reach a prisoner. Some prisons have websites that allow people to send "care packages" to prisoners. Check with support committees to see if that is an option for the prisoner you are writing to. Books generally need to be sent directly from a publisher or distributor (ex: AK Press, Amazon, PM Press, etc.).

* Writing to a stranger can be really intimidating, but don't let that stop you! Prisoners are human, just like everyone else. Letters and cards don't have to long, just heartfelt. A simple, "Hi there! I'm thinking about you and want to let you know you are not forgotten!" can make a prisoner's day.

* If you want a response, please include your return address in the body of the letter as well as on the envelope, as envelopes don't always make it to prisoners. In the same vein, please do not expect a response or get mad if you do not get one. Some prisoners have lists of people they are pre-approved to write to, and if you are not on that list, they are not able to write back. Also remember that stamps, paper, envelopes, and writing instruments cost money, and a prisoner just simply might not be able to afford to write back to everyone that writes to them.

* The graphics I have posted are by NO MEANS an exhaustive list of people that could use some support. To find more prisoners to write to, not only during the holidays, but all year round, please download the NYC Anarchist Black Cross prisoner guide. You can also find more information about many of the prisoners listed here. It is updated regularly with addresses of political prisoners and prisoners of war from many different movements. View and download it here: https://nycabc.wordpress.com/guide/

And, of course, if you have any questions, I can be reached via Twitter.

Now get out there and get writing!

Solidarity Forever,

Brazen Queer
twitter.com/brazenqueer

ADDRESSES

Smart Communications/PA DOC
Mumia Abu-Jamal, #AM8335
SCI Mahoney
P.O. Box 33028
St Petersburg, FL 33733
Website: FreeMumia.com
Twitter: @MumiaAbuJamal
Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialMumiaAbuJamal

Walter Bond, #37096-013
FCI Terre Haute
P.O. Box 33
Terre Haute, IN 47808
Website: SupportWalter.org
Facebook: facebook.com/SupportWalter

Anthony Bottom, #77-A-4283
Sullivan Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 116
Fallsburg, NY 12733-0116
*Address envelope to "Anthony Bottom" & letter to "Jalil Muntaqim"*
Website: FreeJalil.com

Smart Communications/PADOC
Joseph Bowen, #AM4272
SCI Fayette
PO Box 33028
St Petersburg, FL 33733
*Address envelope to "Joseph" & letter to "Joe Joe"*
About Joe Joe: bit.ly/joejoebowen

Veronza Bowers, #35316-136
FMC Butner
P.O. Box 1600
Butner, NC 27509
About Veronza: veronza.org
Veronza's Medical Fund: gofundme.com/support-veronza-bowers-jr

Casey Brezik, #1154765
Western Missouri Corectional Center
609 East Pence Road
Cameron, MO 64429
Website: SupportCasey.org

David Campbell, #3101900657Eric M. Taylor Center
10-10 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, New York 11370
Website: FreeDavidCampbell.com

Jared Chase, M44710
Dixon Correctional Center
2600 N. Brinton Ave.
Dixon, IL 61021
Website: FreeTheNATO3.wordpress.com
Twitter: @FreeNATO3
Facebook: bit.ly/freenato3

Joseph Dibee, #20190001363
Columbia County Jail
901 Port Avenue
St. Helens, OR 97051
About Joseph: bit.ly/josephdibee
(Jospeh has been bailed out! Please hold all cards and letters!)

Bill Dunne, #10916-086
FCI Victorville Medium I
P.O. Box 3725
Adelanto, CA 92301
About Bill: bit.ly/billdunne

Red Fawn Fallis, #16358-059
FCI Dublin
5701 8th Street – Camp Parks
Dublin, CA 94568
Website: standwithredfawn.org

David Gilbert, #83-A-6158
Shawangunk Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 700
Wallkill, New York 12589
About David: bit.ly/davidgilbertwiki

Gage Halupowski, #21894460
Snake River Correctional Institution
777 Stanton Blvd.
Ontario, Oregon 97914-83305About Gage: bit.ly/gagehal

Jeremy Hammond,  #A0182888
William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center
2001 Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Website: freejeremy.net
Twitter: @FreeJeremyNet
Facebook: facebook.com/freejeremy.net

Alvaro Luna Hernandez, #255735
James V. Allred Unit
2101 FM 369 North
Iowa Park, TX 76367
*Address envelope to "Alvaro" & letter to "Xinachtli"*
Website: FreeAlvaro.net
Twitter: @FreeAlvaroNow

Michael Kimble, #138017
3700 Holman Unit
Atmore, AL 36503
About Michael: anarchylive.noblogs.org

Eric King, #27090-045
FCI Englewood
9595 West Quincy Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
Website: SupportEricKing.org

Jaan Laaman, #10372-016USP McCreary
P.O. Box 3000
Pine Knot, KY 42635
About Jaan: bit.ly/jaanlaamanwiki

Justin Liverman, #62701-056
FCI Fort Dix
P.O. Box 2000
Joint Base MDL, NJ 08640
About Justin’s Case: bit.ly/justinliverman

Chelsea Elizabeth Manning, #A0181426
William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center
2001 Mill Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Twitter: @SaveManning
Twitter: @xychelsea

Michael Markus, #06280-073
FCI Sandstone
P.O. Box 1000
Sandstone, MN 55072
*Please address envelope to "Michael Markus" & letter to "Rattler"*
About Rattler: freerattlernodapl.com

Marie (Marius) Mason, #04672-061
FCI Danbury
Route 37
Danbury, Connecticut 06811
*Address envelope to "Marie" & letter to "Marius"*
Website: SupportMariusMason.org
Twitter: @supportmarius
Facebook: facebook.com/supportmariusmason

Ramsey Orta, #16-A-4200
Collins Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 340
Collins, NY 14034-0340
Website: RamseyOrta.com
Twitter: @RamseyOrta
Facebook: facebook.com/supportramseyorta

Leonard Peltier, #89637-132
USP Coleman I
P.O. Box 1033
Coleman, FL 33521
Website: WhoisLeonardPeltier.info
Twitter: @PeltierHQ
Facebook: facebook.com/PeltierHQ

Joshua Stafford, #57976-060
USP McCreary
P.O. Box 3000
Pine Knot, KY  42635
*Address envelope to "Joshua" & letter to "Skelly"*
Website: cleveland4solidarity.org
Twitter: @FreeCleveland4
Facebook: facebook.com/FreeThe4

Sean Swain, #2015638
Buckingham Correctional Center
P.O. Box 430
Dillwyn, VA 23936
Website: SeanSwain.org
Twitter: @FreeSeanSwain

Ross Ulbricht, #18870-111
USP Tucson
P.O. Box 24550
Tucson, AZ  85734
Website: FreeRoss.org
Twitter: @Free_Ross
Facebook: facebook.com/FreeRossUlbricht

Alisha Walker, #Y12381
Decatur Correctional Center
P.O. Box 3066
Decatur, IL 62524
Twitter: @SupportHoseChi
Facebook: facebook.com/StandWithAlisha

Josh Williams, #1292002
Missouri Eastern Correctional Center
18701 Old Highway 66Pacific, MO 63069
About Josh: bit.ly/joshwilliamsferguson

Reality Winner, #22056-021
FMC Carswell
P.O. Box 27137
Fort Worth, TX 76127
Wesbite: StandWithReality.org
Twitter: @StandByReality
Facebook: facebook.com/standwithreality

Doug Wright, #57973-060
FCI Victorville Medium II
P.O. Box 3850
Adelanto, CA 92301
Website: cleveland4solidarity.org
Twitter: @FreeCleveland4
Facebook: facebook.com/FreeThe4

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Shoutout to comrades who were on 2018's list who were released in 2019! May we see all cages emptied one day soon!

Matt DeHart
Little Feather
Dion Ortiz
Connor Stevens

And may we remember those comrades who sadly never saw freedom before they passed.

Tom Manning