Category: Catastrophic Assistance
Wateree River – South Carolina
Franklin Sturkie, Jr. Grounds Manager at Wateree River, lost his 16-year-old son to suicide on New Year’s Day. South Carolina Field Representative presented Manager Sturkie with a catastrophic assistance check to help with funeral costs.
Manager Kevin Anderson – South Carolina
On September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene caused a tree to fall on the home and car of Manager Kevin Anderson in South Carolina. The tree also hit Manager Anderson causing him to suffer from a cracked skull, brain bleed, 11″ gash to his head requiring 19 staples, fractured sternum, fractured wrist, the loss of 2 […]
Hurricane Helene – Georgia
CPOF’s catastrophic assistance program has remained busy helping those that were affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Thank you Warden Williams for your help in getting your staff the assistance they needed!
FCI El Reno
Correctional Officer Neil Marshall at FCI El Reno has been off of work since 5/13/24 due to inhaling toxic chemicals that inmates were smoking when he entered their cell. He has suffered from respiratory issues since and he is unsure when he will return to work. Following a Christmas Assistance, Officer Marshall and his son […]
Catastrophic Assistance in Arkansas
Records Supervisor Daisha Thompson of Central Arkansas Community Correction Center was recently assisted by CPOF’s Catastrophic Assistance Program. Her husband, David, has been diagnosed with end-stage COPD. He is seen over 380 miles away for treatments related to a double lung transplant. After receiving her assistance packet, Daisha sent in the following: “Good morning! I […]
Oregon State Penitentiary – Oregon
In 2009, Corporal Kevin Coons was referred to CPOF following a colectomy. He continued to receive hospital treatment for various intestinal issues before being diagnosed with rectal cancer in November of 2019. CPOF’s catastrophic assistance program assisted him and his family through his battle. On October 6, 2024, Corporal Coons died from cancer. With thanks […]
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Administrative Assistant Kim Wells suffered major damages to her home in Oklahoma during the recent tornadoes. CPOF was able to be there for this Oklahoma Department of Corrections Employee through our Catastrophic Assistance Program.
Wrightsville Unit – Arkansas
Corporal Alberta Bray of the Wrightsville Unit with the Arkansas Department of Corrections was recently assisted by our Catastrophic Assistance Program. Corporal Bray suffered pregnancy complications and a recovery period that kept her off work for several months without pay. CPOF was able to assist her with her medical bills from the pregnancy. Join us […]
Correctional Officer Christopher Martinez – California
Correctional Officer Christopher Martinez passed away in a car accident on November 9, 2024. He left behind a wife and 8 month old son. Christopher Martinez, a correctional officer, passed away following a vehicle accident while on his way to work Nov. 9, 2024. Christopher Martinez He began his CDCR career in November 2023, […]
Hospital Galveston – Texas
Correctional Officer IV Alondra Garcia, with Texas Department of Criminal Justice, was diagnosed with Wilson’s Disease. The disease resulted in cirrhosis of the liver. Officer Garcia and her husband have three young children at home. A catastrophic assistance packet was sent to Officer Garcia on behalf of our catastrophic assistance program, funded entirely by […]
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