Category: Catastrophic Assistance
Columbia CI – Florida
On behalf of the CPOF Board of Directors and its supporting members, we were honored to present an assistance check to Columbia CI CO Walter Bullard. While participating in the Basic Recruit Academy Walter suffered a medical emergency, he was transported to the hospital where he underwent surgery and received a defibulator. He is hopeful […]
The Hughes Unit, TX
Major Ransfer’s 4-month-old son Kai was born with a bilateral complete cleft palate with a cleft lip. CPOF’s catastrophic assistance program was able to assist the Ransfer family with medical costs. We are thankful to our supporting membership for allowing us the opportunity to be there for this correctional family during their time of need. […]
Catastrophic Assistance In Colorado
Regional Volunteer Coordinator Andrew Zack of Colorado was recently assisted by the Catastrophic Assistance Program following the loss of his wife. Below is the email he sent in to express his gratitude. Dear Jazmyn and Guy There are not enough words that can express my heartfelt appreciation for all that you and the CPOF have […]
Century Correctional Institute – Florida
On February 18, 2025, Correctional Officer Timothy Johnson was on duty at Century Correctional Institute in Florida when he suffered a fatal heart attack. His wife, who was ill at the time, was in the hospital and has remained there. She was too ill to attend his services. CPOF was there to assist his family […]
Officer Witcher – Pelican Bay
Correctional Officer Cheyanne Witcher of Pelican Bay suffered an ACL tear and strained her MCL when taking an inmate to the ground. She has to travel 100 miles each way for treatment. CPOF’s Catastrophic Assistance Program was able to assist her and her family with costs associated with her treatment. Thank you to Casey Reilley […]
FCC Tuscon
With three children at home, Correctional Officer Boyd Simpson IV of FCC Tuscon, had back surgery in February of 2025. He had been in pain following a car accident in 2024. As the primary source of income for his family, his time healing created a financial hardship. CPOF was able to offer help through the […]
Okaloosa Correctional Institution – FL
Associate Warden David Jacobs and CPOF’s Florida Field Representative John Kolodziej knew Correctional Officer Travis Barrow was in need of help and made sure CPOF was there to answer the call. Early in 2025, Officer Barrow was diagnosed with neuro plasma of the brain and out on leave without pay. The Okaloosa Correctional Institution officer […]
Idaho State Correctional Institution
Correctional Officer Ronald Chesterman’s 15-year-old son, Noah, lived in California with his mother. He was visiting his girlfriend when a fire broke out. He and the 14-year-old girl were trapped and killed in the fire. The Catastrophic Assistance Program was there to help Officer Chesterman get to his son’s services and assist with burial costs. […]
Florida State Prison
Correctional Officer April McGregor was recently assisted by the Catastrophic Assistance Program after her husband died. Officer McGregor’s husband Rudolph passed away on November 24, 2024. CPOF was there to assist with funeral expenses. Thank you so much to the Warden of Florida State Prison David Allen and CPOF Florida Volunteer Field Representative Jim Freeman […]
Wallace Pack – TX
Correctional Officer Gladys Laster has been traveling to Houston to undergo testing for gastrointestinal malignancy. Houston is 81 miles each way for Officer Laster. Thank you so much to Warden Moises Villalobos for referring Officer Laster to CPOF’s catastrophic assistance program.
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