Redeemed · Restored · Purposed

From the inside out
to a life of impact.

Herndon “Sabur” Steele lost 38½ years to a crime he didn’t commit. Today he spends every day making sure the next young person never walks that road — and every returning citizen finds a way home.

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38½years wrongfully incarcerated
16programs for youth & families
1mission: purpose
Herndon “Sabur” Steele, founder of Prison to PurposeFounder · Herndon “Sabur” Steele
Our Story

He lost nearly four decades. He’s giving what comes next to you.

In 1986, at just 21 years old, Herndon “Sabur” Steele was wrongly convicted. He spent 38½ years inside the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections — never giving up on the truth. On March 13, 2025, after proving his innocence, he walked out free.

“This isn’t about glorifying prison. It’s about what you do with your life once you decide your past won’t write your future.”
1986Wrongly convicted at age 21
38½ yearsInside — holding onto the truth
Mar 13, 2025Innocence proven. Walked out free.
TodayTurning that time into purpose
Our Mission

Restoring Lives. Rebuilding Minds.
Reconnecting Communities.

We prevent violence, mentor at-risk youth, and walk alongside returning citizens — with the credibility only lived experience can bring.

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At-Risk Youth

Real mentorship, life coaching and honest talk with young people at a crossroads — before one decision changes everything.

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Reentry Support

Helping returning citizens rebuild: jobs, IDs, housing, healing — so no one has to figure it out alone.

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Community Impact

School assemblies, workshops and family engagement that turn whole neighborhoods toward peace.

MentorshipLife SkillsEducation & Career ReadinessHealing & RestorationCommunity Engagement
Programs Offered

Sixteen ways we turn second chances into stronger communities

For schools, youth organizations, families, and returning citizens. Every program is led with lived experience and built to change outcomes.

  • Youth Mentorship
  • Motivational Speaking
  • Violence Prevention
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Resisting Negative Peer Pressure
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Responsible Decision-Making
  • Youth Life Coaching
  • Leadership Development
  • Character Development
  • Emotional Wellness & Resilience
  • Reentry Support for Returning Citizens
  • School Assemblies
  • Community Workshops
  • Parent & Family Engagement
  • Professional Development for Youth Organizations
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Featured Curriculum

Module One: Violence Prevention

Sabur’s own workbook — a structured, hands-on curriculum that helps young people recognize triggers, resolve conflict without violence, resist negative peer pressure, and make decisions that protect their future.

ForSchools, youth programs & facilitators
CoversConflict resolution, critical thinking, responsible choices
FormatGuided workbook + live sessions with Sabur
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Module One Violence Prevention workbook cover
The Podcast · Coming Soon

Prison to Purpose — real stories, no script.

Hosted by Sabur. Honest conversations with people who came home and rebuilt, leaders keeping youth safe, and advocates fighting for fairness.

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Fund the Mission

Every gift reaches a young person or a returning citizen.

Help Sabur reach youth before the system does — and stand with people coming home.

$25A workbook for a student$50A mentorship session$100Reentry: IDs & transport$250A school assembly
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Purpose is built together.

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Fund mentorship, workbooks and reentry support. Every gift reaches a young person or a returning citizen.

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Mentor, help at events or share a skill with someone rebuilding their life.

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Partner

Schools, employers, churches and nonprofits — help open doors that stayed closed too long.

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Reach out — returning citizens, families, schools, partners.
Connect — we listen and match you with mentorship & resources.
Grow — programs, community and accountability.
Give back — share your story and lift the next person.
FAQ

Questions

Who is Prison to Purpose for?

At-risk youth, people coming home from incarceration, their families, and anyone who believes in second chances.

Can Sabur speak at our school or event?

Yes — assemblies, workshops and conferences. Email your date, audience and location.

How is my donation used?

Gifts fund youth mentorship, violence-prevention workbooks and sessions, and practical reentry support for returning citizens.

Can my organization partner with you?

Absolutely. Churches, employers, schools and nonprofits are welcome — reach out and we’ll set up a conversation.

Is there a cost to participate?

Reach out and we’ll walk you through what’s available for you or your organization.

Contact

Start the conversation

✉️ prison.purposefoundation@gmail.com

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