The California Medical Facility’s (CMF) Mountain Oaks Adult Education Center recently hosted its first Paint ‘N Pop Night for staff and the incarcerated population.
The event took place in the education department where incarcerated artist Royal Clark and Principal Jessica Bowman instructed participants on how to paint an ocean and island. This event also doubled as a fundraiser for the local Boys and Girls Club.
The event drew 25 participants together for a great cause. Staff and the incarcerated population were provided with snacks, soda pop, and all paint and supplies required for the event.
All participants donated between $5 and $100 to benefit the Vacaville Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club. The local non-profit organization’s goal is to increase services to children and youth in the community.
The event is in line with the normalization pillar of the California Model. Normalization aims to bring life in prison as close as possible to life outside of prison. The more life in prison resembles life in the community, the easier it will be for people to transition and adjust to life in the community upon release.
Learn more about the California Model on the CDCR website.
Submitted by Lt. P. Gonzalez
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