Community Involvement, Rehabilitation

Avenal sees bands battle and donates to shelter

Avenal State Prison Battle of the Bands performers.
Battle of the Bands at Avenal State Prison.

Rehabilitation and community involvement were on full display at Avenal State Prison for the Battle of the Bands and a shelter donation. Both events happened Oct. 10.

Avenal State Prison Battle of the Bands championship

Three bands from Facility E and F competed to be crowned the Battle of the Bands champion. The stage, Facility F recreation yard, buzzed with excitement, eager to see who would claim the crown.

The first band to take the stage was 1 Kings Way. Their rock music echoed through the facility, igniting a wave of cheers.

They were followed by Esencia Musical 905. Their Latin rhythms brought a vibrant energy to the stage.

Lastly, No Dementia took the stage, performing a blend of rock and alternative.

As the judges crowned No Dementia as the champion, the crowd erupted in a roar of cheer and applause.

According to band members, the victory was sweet, especially after pouring their hearts and souls into the music.

Donating to a community cause

Meanwhile, Chief Deputy Warden A. Williams, Associate Warden D. Groves, Complex III J. Diaz, Facility E staff and the incarcerated population presented a check for over $1,100 to the Poverello House.

The charitable organization works to enrich others by providing meals, social services and temporary shelter in the community. The Facility E incarcerated population chose to donate to the Poverello House as they are a local program who gives back to those in need.

Briana Davis, Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Poverello House, was grateful for the donation.

“It was so eye-opening to see the great work you guys are doing,” she said regarding the prison’s on-going partnership and donations to Poverello House.

Submitted by Lt. A. Schuller

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