Category: Catastrophic Assistance
CPOF Assists Missouri Corrections Officer Following Devastating House Fire
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided catastrophic assistance to Corrections Officer Cheyenne Vire of Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri following a devastating house fire that occurred on April 21, 2026. The fire resulted in the loss of Officer Vire’s home and all of her personal belongings, creating an unexpected hardship and leaving her family […]
CPOF Provides Assistance to the Family of Officer Kimberly King
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided a gift of assistance to Eddie King and his family following the tragic and heartbreaking loss of Officer Kimberly King. On April 25, 2026, Officer Kimberly King was struck by a truck while walking along a highway with her grandchild. In an act of incredible courage and selflessness, […]
Standing with the Johnson Family
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided bereavement assistance to Timothy Johnson following the tragic loss of his wife, Veronica Johnson, who passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm on April 12, 2026. After receiving a referral from Assistant Warden Shelley Bearden and Jim Freeman, the Foundation worked directly with the funeral home and Timothy […]
Recognition of Award of Assistance Presented at Metro Reentry Facility
On May 7, at the Metro Reentry Facility in Atlanta, Field Representative Vanessa Hester-O’Donnell of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation proudly presented an award of assistance to Officer Jubril Arogundade. The award was provided to help alleviate expenses associated with Officer Arogundade’s recent lengthy illness and to remind him that the correctional family stands beside […]
Honoring the Life and Service of Unit Manager Joshua Crabtree
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is honored to recognize the life, service, and legacy of Unit Manager Joshua Lee Crabtree of Mack Alford Correctional Center. Joshua passed away on March 17, 2026, at the age of 39, after a courageous battle with Stage 4 colon cancer that had metastasized to his liver. Throughout his illness, […]
Honoring Gabrielle Lewis: Standing with Officer William Lewis and His Family
At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, our mission of Taking Care of Our Own extends beyond the walls of our facilities and into the lives of the families who stand behind those who serve. It is with heavy hearts that we share the story of Corrections Officer I William Lewis of the Ozark Corrections Center, […]
Standing Strong Together: Supporting Sergeant Robyn Jordan and Her Family
At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, our mission has always been clear—Taking Care of Our Own. Every day, we stand beside correctional professionals and their families during life’s most difficult moments, ensuring they never have to face hardship alone. Recently, the Foundation had the honor of providing support to Sergeant Robyn Jordan of the Northeast […]
Taking Care of Our Own: Honoring Sergeant David E. Holcombe
On April 5, 2026, the corrections community lost one of its own with the sudden passing of Sergeant David Eugene Holcombe following a heart attack. He was 50 years old. Sergeant Holcombe served at Tyger River Correctional Institution in South Carolina, where he dedicated his career to the safety, security, and well-being of others. Those […]
Standing Beside the Martinez Family
When the call came in on March 11, 2026, it was clear that Sergeant Rique Martinez and his family were facing a battle no parent should ever have to endure. Sergeant Martinez, who serves at the Howard McLeod Correctional Center in Oklahoma, is a devoted father to eight children, all under the age of 14. […]
Standing Strong Through the Fight: CPOF Supports Officer Armstrong and Her Family
When a member of our corrections family faces one of life’s most difficult battles, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation stands ready to answer the call. Correctional Officer Armstrong of Okaloosa County, Florida, is currently facing a cancer diagnosis and undergoing ongoing medical treatment in Fort Walton Beach, requiring frequent travel nearly 54 miles each way. […]
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