Community Involvement
Stories of CDCR’s community involvement.

Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) continues to support the local community, taking part in the Ione Veterans Memorial Day event,...

Kern High School students learned about CDCR job options thanks to leaders from California Correctional Institution (CCI) and Wasco State...

The Avenal State Prison Community Resource Manager's (CRM) Office organized books to be donated for first-grade classes in Kettleman City...
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Over 60 Bill Glass Ministries staff and volunteers brought messages of hope those incarcerated at Avenal State Prison.
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The Ventura Youth Correctional Facility (VYCF) in Camarillo raised more than $6,000 to be divided among local groups supporting victims...
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The California Medical Facility (CMF) incarcerated population raised funds through its quarterly food sale with all proceeds donated to charitable...
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Two fundraisers held at OH Close Youth Correctional Facility (OHC) netted more than $2,500 to help victims of crime. Held...

Correctional Training Facility (CTF) staff joined the incarcerated population to raise funds for Special Olympics with a Flame of Hope...
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CDCR recently teamed up with 12 state agencies to showcase the benefits of a career in law enforcement. At the...
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Ironwood State Prison's incarcerated population, led by Warden Neil McDowell and Chief Deputy Warden John Merchant, walked to raise funds...
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