Community Involvement
CDCR is committed to community involvement at all levels, from fundraising for nonprofit causes and leading parades to attending community events.
Ironwood State Prison Warden Neil McDowell and Marina Birdsong, President of prison's employee association, presented Palo Verde High School and...
The 10th Annual Imperial Valley Law Enforcement Relay Run, held May 18, drew current and retired law enforcement, military, and...
Read More About Ironwood prison employees run in honor of those lost
San Joaquin Delta College works with CDCR to enhance the public good by providing high quality instructional programs and student...
Read More About San Joaquin Delta College opens education paths
On May 16, California State Prison, Corcoran, held its first Family Night. Families were allowed to enter the inner perimeter...
Crisis response team members from Calipatria, Centinela and Ironwood prisons joined the West family for the annual Imperial Valley Law...
Read More About Crisis response team runs for fallen officers
Central California Women’s Facility and Investigative Services Unit staff recently donated illegal cell phones to soldiers.
The Central Valley Honor Guard, made up of members from Valley State Prison and Central California Women’s Facility, attended the...
Calipatria State Prison inmates in Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Criminals & Gang Members Anonymous sponsored a fundraiser to benefit...
Read More About Calipatria prison inmates raise $80,248 for community
When California State Prison, Corcoran, Correctional Officer Socorro Rios was diagnosed with cancer, coworkers wanted to help. They organized a...
Read More About Officer battling cancer donates funds to child cancer patients
Organizers said the Avenal State Prison softball tournament was a success, raising money to benefit hospitalized sick children.
Read More About Avenal prison collects money, toys for sick children