With the oppressive heat, Michael needs encouragement!
Much of the USA has been going through a heatwave, and that does include where Michael is. It can be real bad for us out here with no A/C, but for Michael, he has no air flow, no window, no fan, no cold drinks, nothing to help him get through this heat and humidity! He is suffering, and it's so hard to keep him going sometimes in a letter, so I'm hoping some others could help me out and give him some extra encouragement right now! It's around 100 degrees in his Cell, and the humidity is unbearable.
Anything you can say to him to lift his spirits or make him laugh would help!
Thanks!
Michael's mailing address:
Southport Correctional Facility
Michael Alig # 97A6595
236 Bob Masia Drive
P.O. Box 2000
Pine City, New York 14871-2000
Anything you can say to him to lift his spirits or make him laugh would help!
Thanks!
Michael's mailing address:
Southport Correctional Facility
Michael Alig # 97A6595
236 Bob Masia Drive
P.O. Box 2000
Pine City, New York 14871-2000
Posted by Lovepurple at 7/25/2011 12:52 AM 
Categories: Contact Information
Tags: Michael Alig prison michael alig address
Categories: Contact Information
Tags: Michael Alig prison michael alig address
i'm so sorry for michael and how much he suffer in his jail he is innocnet and don't worth that all what i hope that he don't lose hope becoz his family love him and waiting to see him with them one day with all my prayers and hope
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I've known about Michael's situation and this blog for a while... I've always been too nervous to write- but now I'm going to finally do it.
As for sending money so he can afford stamps; am I able to just put it in the envelope along with the letter? That's probably a dumb question, but I'd really like to start writing to him even if he decides to not write back. I'm sure the few bucks help either way.
If that question has already been answered maybe you could direct me to that page?
Thanks.
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You can send a check or money order in the same envelope with your letter. You need to put his full name and DIN# on it along with your full name and address. I think some people toss some cash in, but he may not get it. It's also best to write in that letter that you enclosed money and how much so that he's aware of it.
Congrats for finally taking the plunge and writing to him!
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Oh dear... Another even stranger question from me.
Please believe the seriousness of these questions.
Do you know if Michael prefers typed or hand-written letters? And what sort of length is appropriate for this sort of thing? I could write a novel to him- but I'm sure that's a bit much.
(I'm still working out what to say. It's surprisingly difficult to find the right words even though all I want to say could be chapters.)
Thanks again.
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I really don't know the answer to that! I would say just write, as he needs support!
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Don't sweat the details...if you can write more and quicker with a keyboard, type it, print it, mail it. If you're better at writing by hand, write by hand.
Don't worry about what you write...just write! Michael is a wonderful letter-writer and I think you'll be how easy the words come to you once you break the ice.
Don't be a drag! Just be a QUEEN!
...and WRITE TO MICHAEL!
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to all that read this blog.....PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU DON'T GET A REPLY BACK FROM MICHAEL, IT IS B/C HE IS SO UNCOMFORTABLE AND SICK WITH THE HEAT IN HIS CELL. PLEASE KEEP HIM IN YOUR PRAYERS AND SENT HIM Positive LETTERS.
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT WRITE TO MY SON.
MOM A.
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Hugs to you, Elke darling...and that's just what I've been doing...and in between letters, I've been sending cards to hopefully make him smile and bring a little sunshine to his day!
BIG HUGS TO YOU, ELKE, FROM BRENT IN LITTLE ROCK!
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hello mom alig,how can i go to se him? i live in new york ,do you know any buses or something to southp.i give you my e-mail is liliantunez-83@hotmail.com thank you so much..
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I sent a money order to Michael recently and he did receive and cash it and was VERY thankful! Previously, before he was transferred to Pine City, I'd sent cash. Each time I send any type of currency, I make sure to let him know in the body of the letter exactly what I'd sent and in what form it had been sent to make sure he receives it.
For what it's worth, the last letter from Michael lifted my spirits in that it was much more positive than the previous two. He is focusing on making the best of the situation.
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I am gonna start writting him too I have studied everything about him and I think he is still famous atleast in my eyes. I watch James St James on youtube and watched the documentary and the movie and loved them both for some sick reason probably Michael would laugh because I loved the sick parts and the good. I am stuck in a bunk town just like he was when he started. My dream city is Seattle and the club scene their not New York so maybe when he gets out he will change sides and come out west. I heard he wants to make movies or do something big again I would love to write him and pick at his brain and let him pick mine. I watch shows on how bad prison is and how New York is the worst place to be locked up in so maybe I can get him to laugh or spend some time writting atleast. Maybe a autobiography on his life would be a nice way to spend his time untill his release in 2013 cause I dont think those a-holes will parole him. Well I guess I am rambling and should go get some stamps and start writting tonight.
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Yes, you should write! It sounds like you have a lot to say and Michael could use your encouragement!
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I wrote and sent it off today hopefully he gets it in the next couple of days. I wrote alot because there seems nothing to do but sleep, read, walk around when you get a chance or talk to someone. Also I know how he is feeling when I was a kid though I got locked up and letters from the outside where the most important thing I got while inside custody. I lived a simular life like him with alot of drugs and friends and so on my own little circle that I loved. We all grew up and changed ideas now we drink only and go to clubs. So yeah I dont just know alot about him or have alot to say I know how he felt outside when everything was great and awesome and now that he is inside somewhere you wish everyday you could go home because there is nothing to do so you are constantly making plans for when you do get out. I also love that you care enough about him to keep this going and keep people updated you are a incredible person and must be a great friend of Michaels!
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Thank you Lance!
Thank you also for making Michael's life a bit better!
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WRITE MICHAEL! You will be amazed at what a wonderfully complex human being he is...and how sharp his mind is even after all his time incarcerated.
DON'T BE NERVOUS...just write and let the words come to you!
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hello, how i can go to southport from new york?? i really need to go there ,please i need help to information..thanks
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You can take a public bus, or you can drive. Please let me know if you do find transportation and I'll help you to go when he has an open visiting day.
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I've written Michael twice and he hasn't written back yet. I'm not expecting him too and I know he probably gets a lot of letters. I've also been sending him magazines. I think I will send him a card soon to try to cheer him up. I sent him cash for stamps before I read about sending him a money order. I mentioned how much in the letter too. Hopefully he gets it. You are such a sweetheart Lovepurple... he is lucky to have a friend like you!
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I don't want to make excuses, but it could be the heat, or he's out of stamps. It's very nice of you to send him magazines, but please tell him in a letter (mailed separately) what magazines you send him as they are just given to him, he doesn't know who sends them. Anything to cheer him up is a great idea!
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No worries. I mentioned the magazines I sent him in one of my letters. I sent a silly card that hopefully will cheer him up. I will send a money order with the next letter. I hope he's doing okay.
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I worry since I try to get people to write and send magazines! It's just with no phone calls while in Southport, he's just not the same! We used to talk so much, and he's such a social person, being without a phone is a big deal for him. I used to ask him on the phone if he got a letter from someone and he'd let me know the same day or next, as he does keep track of the letters he gets.
Thank you for helping to keep him sane!
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I've been sending him Entertainment Weekly and our local paper. I will probably write him a letter this week. I'm still shy and don't know what to say. Sometimes I think about him and where he is and hope he is doing okay. He is lucky to have a great support group. Just from reading this blog, I can see that so many people care about him.
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That's great! I'm happy to hear that he's getting reading material! This is the worst place for Michael. It really is a Hell Hole. In the past he has broken a rule to end up there, so it kills me that he's suffering in there now because he was setup.
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hi lance,
just read your post on here and you are so right about Lovepurple. she is a remarkable lady and has been Michael's friend for many years. When Michael was in another prison, she made him the best yummy food packages with all his favorite foods. you might say, she is an ANGEL on earth with a heart of gold.
thanks to Brent and Lance for writing letters and encouraging others to do the same. right now Michael is a bit down. the heat, humidity and some uncertainties lay heavy on him.
xoxo mom a.
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So, I was contemplating writing to Michael. Can I call him Mike?
He seems like a very interesting human being, despite everything. I just don't know what I would say to him.
Has he read any David Sedaris? I might send him an old book.
I'm also in a rough spot in my life, and would love to get a chance to speak with him regularly. Does he have e-mail, or do they only allow snail mail?
Thanks!
PS - Who is the person running this blog? A personal friend, family member, or what? Thanks!
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Yes, you can call him Mike! You should write, and tell him about yourself. You have to ask him what books he likes, as I just know he asks for True Crime, but maybe you can get him interested in something new! Right now we only have snail mail, but once he's out of Southport he'll be able to phone people again, and is allowed to have 15 people on his phone list. (we pay for the calls, very cheap though) No email! I wish!
I run the blog, and I'm a friend of his.
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Thanks!
I'd like to regularly speak to him. I've never had a pen pal, and he seems like one heck of one!
Odd question - how would I send mail out to him? I've, quite literally, never sent a letter in my life, much less to prison.
Do I have to send it via post office, my mail box, or...? What stamps do I need? Do I need to send him stamps in order for him to reply to me?
I can send my letter out as early as tomorrow once I figure all of this out!
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That sounds so weird, you never sent a letter? You must be young! I never realized that because of the internet some people would NEVER write a letter!
Well, you need to write him the letter, I'll help with the envelope.
Per prison rules, you must have your full name and address on the top left corner of the envelope. Michael's full address (see below) goes on the bottom right corner of the envelope. The stamp goes in the upper right corner.
You can't send him stamps, the prison doesn't allow it, but you can send him a money order and he can buy them there. If you send a money order, once again your name and address must be on it along with Michael's name and number.
Some home mail boxes have a flag on them, and you put it up when you have a letter in there for pick-up. or, You can bring it to the Post Office, or find a big mailbox on the street.
I hope this helps! Here's his address;
Southport Correctional Facility
Michael Alig # 97A6595
236 Bob Masia Drive
P.O. Box 2000
Pine City, New York 14871-2000
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I didn't realize that we had to put his address on the bottom right corner. I put it in the middle of the envelope. Will he still get it?
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You have it right, but he had never written a letter so I thought if I said middle he might start it too far to the left. I guess they don't teach letter writing in school anymore, probably just email!
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I'm in my mid twenties. I just got in to the internet early enough that I always avoided snail mail like the plague, haha.
Alright. I'd like to send him a money order for stamps. Will three dollars do for enough stamps? I assume I have to send the money order separately, and write in the letter that I sent one, as stated in above comments.
Because I'd like to get him some stamps, I'll have to wait until thursday, but I'm also planning on sending him some books and such after we send a few letters back and forth. I have a big stack of them for him!
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three dollars is fine! you can send it with a letter. The rule there is not to send a letter with mags and books.
I'm older and don't like snail mail, prefer email!
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I have an idea for the reading material you can sent to Michael. He really likes to read the gossip newspapers and his brother just got him a subscription for the national enquirer. Things like that are easy to read, entertaining and fun. (globe, star).
Lovepurple is doing a great job running this blog and it's like we can all be on the same page in knowing what going on with Michael.
Michael is still into LEGO and i just ordered him a new set. He even gets their catalogs. You might all be smiling at this info, but it makes him happy and right now he needs that positive stimulation. If any of you are thinking about ordering those gossip papers for him, write a note on here so we don't sent the same. oki doki. mom is off to do some work in the garden.
hugs to all.
mom a.
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R U T H.....
you can drive from n.y. to PINE CITY which is right by ELMIRA. look on the net to get your directions on how to get there. good luck and i hope you will be able to visit.
mom a.
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dear lovepurple,your loyelty to micheal is like no other you are a good person!i have started writing him today i find him silly sometimes child like it is refreshinghe seems so witty and smart!we all do things when we are younger to diff degrees of course no one is perfect!he will be out soon enough and thier is one thing i do know when he gets out every person is going to jump on the bandwagon i know u will protect him from those fame ho's he will be so fragel when he comes out!thank u for doing what u are i see a wecome home party by invatation only when he comes home! QUESTON SENDING MONEY CAN WE SEND MONEY ORDER AND CAN IT ONLYY BE IN CERTAIN INCRAMENTS 50 100 LIKE THAT PLEASE LET ME KNOW AT COOKLLERA@YAHOO.COM ALL THE INFO I NEED TO SEND EVERYTHING TO HIM OH I ALSO NEED HIS INMATE NUMBER AS WELL THANK U SO MUCH AGIN
ERICA
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I'm glad you started writing to him! Child like and witty? Michael? Yes, you got it right! There's always "bandwagon" people, but I know that Michael has kept a list of everyone that has written to him while in prison so they will not be forgotten!
There's not a money limit, but sending over 100.00 doesn't look good, as they may think he's into drugs. On the money order your name and addy, and his name and number which is 97A6595.
On the envelope please also put your name and full addy as he will not get it any other way.
Southport Correctional Facility
Michael Alig # 97A6595
236 Bob Masia Drive
P.O. Box 2000
Pine City, New York 14871-2000
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hi to all, i am writing from england and have just finished watching a documentary about Michael and the club kids. Prior to this evening i was unaware of michael and had heard very little of the club kid movement, despite it laying the foundations for the progressive rave culture that emerged in the late 90's this side of the pond. i would just like to say how nice it has been to get an insight into such a fascinating mans life, it is obvious after looking through this blog that Michael touched so many peoples lives in a positive way, and im sure his story still inspires many creative people to this day.
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I'm glad you found the blog! It's much better when Michael is in a prison where he can phone his friends, as more happens in his life. Most people have found him by watching a movie, usually "Party Monster" which has only some truth in it. Michael does continue to touch lives, even through what he did years ago. Welcome!
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Robbie:
I would LOVE to be in contact with you! As you will learn, Michael was friends with your very own Leigh Bowery! It's through Michael that I've learned more and more about Leigh! The two of them made a DYNAMIC duo!
The "Shockumentary" is a better tale, I feel, than the movie. If you get the opportunity, find a copy of the book "Disco Bloodbath" (or it's more accessible incarnation "Party Monster") and give it a read! James St. James did a FANTASTIC JOB, in my humble opinion.
Again, I'd LOVE to hear from you! I'm taking a chance here, hoping my e-mail address will be posted(please, Joanne):
BrentInLittleRock@yahoo.com
THANKS FOR JOINING AND POSTING, ROBBIE!
Brent
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