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Community Involvement

Stories of CDCR’s community involvement.

Special Olympics Torch Run people with California Capitol in background.

Special Olympics Torch Run returns to Capitol Friday

On Friday, June 25, runners from CDCR, CCHCS and DJJ will join others for the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch...

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CIW Veterans in Prison Post may be one of a kind

The California Institution for Women (CIW), Veterans In Prison (VIP) Post No. 1 may be the first of its kind...

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Donations for foster youth with two prison staff members standing beside it.

Foster youth get help from CAC staff

California City Correctional Facility (CAC) donated money and supplies for an organization that helps foster youth.

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CVSP warden presents a check to a Blythe charity representative.

CVSP donates $14,000 to Blythe area charities

Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP) recently donated $14,000 to several community non-profit organizations. A food sale fundraiser generated the money...

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Students hold donated sports equipment alongside prison employees and school staff.

SATF, Kiwanis team up to help local schools

The California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison (SATF) on April 28 partnered with the Kiwanis Club of Corcoran...

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Big Sister volunteer Sergeant Melendez wears uniform laughs with smiling little girl.

Sergeant Melendez named Big Sister of the Year

CDCR Sgt. Vanessa Melendez, who volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, has been honored as the Big Sister of...

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CIM employees help families in need

The CIM Employees’ Association recently collected supplies to help families in need, donating hundreds of items to the local CARE...

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CIW Lt. Andrew Mendoza stands in front of a school banner that reads "Operation Student Recovery".

CIW Lieutenant encourages at‑risk youth to stay in school

Partnering with the San Bernardino City Unified School District, CIW Lt. Andrew Mendoza spent a morning visiting the homes of...

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Five people stand in front of a Norco College building.

California Rehabilitation Center Warden visits Norco College campus

Norco College recently welcomed California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) Warden (A) Glen E. Pratt and Community Resources Manager (CRM) Estela Acosta...

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Calipatria officer outstanding at work, coaching football

Correctional Officer Donnell Washington tackles challenges on- and off-duty with excellent results. The Calipatria State Prison officer continues to add...

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