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Community Involvement

CDCR is committed to community involvement at all levels, from fundraising for nonprofit causes and leading parades to attending community events.

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CDCR staff mark Sept. 11 attacks

Mule Creek State Prison, CDCR Goethe Road Sacramento offices, and CSP-Los Angeles County took part in ceremonies to observe the...

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Wasco prison staff donates to charity helping families

On Aug. 20, Wasco State Prison- Reception Center’s (WSP-RC) Employee Liaison Committee (ELC) along with gracious donations from WSP-RC staff...

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SCC softball games raises $9k for Special Olympics

Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) hosted a charity softball game, raising almost $9,000 for Special Olympics of Tuolumne County.

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Bigs with Badges fosters friendship, fun, mentorship

Every day, the men and women of CDCR give back to their communities. Captain Chance Andes is no exception. The...

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CSP‑Los Angeles County staff honor fallen Fire Captain and firefighter

Warden (A) RC Johnson and Chief Deputy Warden D. Ulstad of California State Prison, Los Angeles County, along with other...

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CMF staff to serve food for charity Sept. 26

California Medical Facility employees, with the help of other CDCR staff, are hosting a Tip-A-Cop event from 9 a.m. to...

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EIS Our Promise Carnival makes a splash

On Thursday, Sept. 12, EIS hosted its Our Promise Kickoff Carnival. With 20 charitable organizations in attendance, a complimentary barbecue...

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Meet Our Promise Campaign chair: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California Surgeon General

Message from Dr. Burke Harris: For more than 62 years, you and your fellow employees have given back to those...

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DVI staff raise $4k for Special Olympics

Correctional Counselors, Correctional Officers, Sergeants, Lieutenants and Associate Wardens from Deuel Vocational Institution (DVI) along with Officers, Corporals and Sergeants...

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California Rehabilitation Center staff award scholarships

The California Rehabilitation Center Employee Association (or CRCEA) awarded $3,500 in scholarships to nine worthy high school and college students...

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