Category: Catastrophic Assistance
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 […]
Red Onion State Prison – Virginia
Correctional Officer Jackie Smallwood was doing rounds in the housing unit pod when an inmate became irate and assaultive towards him. Officer Smallwood was punched in the face several times, received a broken hand and had to have seven stitches in his hand. Officer Smallwood will require surgery. Correctional Officer Kevin Belcher responded to Officer […]
Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility – Colorado
A house fire destroyed Correctional Officer Ricardo Castro-Vargas’ home in August of 2024. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation catastrophic assistance program was there to assist him with the replacement of some of his personal items. A lightening strike caused the fire and also hit the tree his vehicle was parked under. This vehicle also suffered […]
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