Food sales generate revenue for welfare fund, New Life K-9s
Two recent food sales generated $146,558 for the Inmate Welfare Fund, local businesses and the New Life K-9s program.
One of the program champions has been Lt. T. Eilers. He’s also known for supporting California Men’s Colony (CMC) incarcerated population fundraising efforts to benefit the New Life K-9s program.
In December, Eilers oversaw the second of two food sales held by the CMC incarcerated population.
The incarcerated population generated a staggering $146,558.80 in total sales. New Life K-9 received a $26,072.87 donation while $10,662.19 was added into the Inmate Welfare Fund.
Costco and Chapala’s Mexican Restaurant benefited from $100,477.29 in combined sales while local eatery Cowboy Cookie & Ice Cream welcomed $9,346.45 in revenue.
“New Life K-9 is a unique program providing lifesaving rehabilitation for incarcerated individuals in California’s prisons,” said Eilers.
The incarcerated program participants help train service dogs for veterans or first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Learn more about the program on their website.
Submitted by Lt. John Hill
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