Category: Catastrophic Assistance

Counselor Deja Stallard Melott – VA

Counselor Deja Stallard Melott’s family was displaced following Hurricane Helene. A tree fell through the roof of the home and broke through the house into the second floor. This resulted in several broken windows and water damage throughout the home.  Counselor Stallard Melott works at Wallens Ridge State Prison in Virginia and sent in this […]

Allendale Correctional Institution – SC

Lieutenant Anita James in South Carolina sent in this wonderful letter following receiving assistance from the catastrophic assistance program. She was involved in a car accident in July. Her injuries were severe enough to keep her out of work.  

J H Lilley Correctional Center – Oklahoma

CSO III Andrew Freppon was involved in a head-on collission in July of 2024. He sustained significant injuries and was hospitalized for a short time, needing surgery. Volunteer Field Representative Debbie Moore was able to present this catastrophic assistance package to Officer Freppon.  

North Carolina – Hurricane Helene

Probation and Parole Officer II Rebecca Loftis completely lost her home in Hurricane Helene. CPOF was able to be there in the aftermath to provide need to her and her family.  

Pelican Bay – California

In 2015, Correctional Officer Joshua Hayes daughter, Chloe, was born with a heart murmur that has since caused her many complications. Due to this condition the family travels to Portland once a month to her specialist and to her doctor at least  once a week for check-ups. When Chloe turns 1 and meets the 22 […]

Raequail Batton – Hurricane Helene

Correctional Officer Raequail Batton of Bacon Probation Detention Center in Georgia was affected by Hurrican Helene. The storm caused her family to be without power for 10 days, siding to be knocked off her home and the satellite dish to be blown away, leaving a hole in the roof and water damage. CPOF was able […]

Hurricane Helene – Florida

CPOF’s first goal during a National Disaster is ensuring that correctional staff are safe. We do everything we can to provide catastrophic assistance to correctional staff as soon as humanely possible. Please check out some of the photos of staff receiving assistance checks, their letters and their thoughts.  If you are in need of assistance […]

Correctional Officer V Latoya Turner – TDCJ

Correctional Officer V Latoya Turner’s husband was severely burned in September. He was hospitalized over 100 miles away and needed to undergo multiple surgeries as a part of his recovery. CPOF was able to assist with medical travel expenses. Officer Turner is from TDCJ’s Boyd Unit.   L2R:  Boyd Unit check presentation 10/22/24 | Warden […]

TDCJ Polunsky Unit | ISS – III Brandi Matthews

ISS – III Brandi Matthews husband Wayne had been admitted to the ICU with a diagnosis of end stage renal failure. When he became ill, he was shipped to several hospitals within a few months time. Mrs. Matthews was out of work so she could be there with her husband. The ICU he was admitted […]

Escambia County, Florida

Registered Nurse Tracey Michelle Boykins of Escambia County was born to the union of the late Paul E. Boykins Sr. and Helen M. Watts Boykins in Rochester, New York on November 1, 1970. She finished her earthly life and exchanged it for life eternal on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 53. Tracey […]