According to SFGate, Shannon Frediani of Santa Cruz County visits inmates at Monterey County Jail every year and sings them Christmas songs. She also hosts nondenominational prayer groups.

She told the SF Chronicle, "If we want these people coming out as good neighbors, the most important thing we can do is be models of kindness and grace."

Here's a video.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1681730592/bctid5745844001