Community Involvement
CDCR is committed to community involvement at all levels, from fundraising for nonprofit causes and leading parades to attending community events.
Thanks to a food sale, Calipatria State Prison (CAL) was able to donate $23,505 to four local charities.
A summer food sale at California City Correctional Facility raised nearly $8,000 for the Special Olympics of Southern California and...
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When the incarcerated population on Pleasant Valley State Prison's Facility A asked if they could donate to St Jude Children’s...
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Hand-sewn dresses are just one of may ways the incarcerated population at CCWF is helping those in need. They also...
Two Avenal State Prison (ASP) rehabilitative groups have found ways to stay positive and give back to outside communities during...
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A cancer fighting group and a youth baseball program recently benefited from fund-raising efforts at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP)....
Read More About CVSP donates to Blythe cancer, youth baseball
By Lt. Eric SmithSubstance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison To help those affected by the state’s devastating wildfires, the...
California State Prison, Corcoran, recently hosted its second charity golf tournament at Lemoore Municipal Golf Course. Organizers said all safety...
“I give during the Our Promise campaign because I am going to give to my favorite charities anyway,” said Amy...
When Correctional Officer Dustin Stegall isn't fulfilling CDCR's mission of maintaining public safety, he steps into the role of rescuer....
Read More About Correctional Officer Dustin Stegall volunteers to rescue others