Category: Member Stories

Isabella Riccione – Scholarship Recipient

Our very own New York Field representative Patrick Gallaway presented Isabella Riccione with her CPOF Scholarship. Patrick (also a member of our National Honor Guard Team) had this to say about his interaction with Isabella: “Isabella was very appreciative and thanked for the scholarship.  She’s looking forward to her last year at this college  completing […]

Sharday Johnson – Scholarship Recipient

We want to extend a huge congratulations to Sharday Johnson on her scholarship and continued success in her education!   Dear Rachel Lee and CPOF Foundation Board of Directors, On behalf of me and my family, thank you so much for the scholarship award money.  I know that the CPOF does great things for those in […]

Matthew Tidman – MCI-Shirley

In August of 2022, Corrections Officer Matthew Tidman at MCI-Shirley was assaulted by an inmate. The inmate picked up a piece of exercise equipment, came up behind Officer Tidman and hit him repeatedly.  Officer Tidman had been with the Massachusetts Department of Correction (MADOC) for 10 1/2 years.   Officer Tidman was flown by medical […]

The impact of PROJECT 2000 and CPOF

If you talk to anyone that volunteers with CPOF or is passionate about what the foundation does and you ask them why, most times, you’ll get the same answer back. “I went to PROJECT and it changed everything.”  PROJECT 2000 and the impact it has on people is something that can only be experienced. It’s […]

Emma Jones – Scholarship Recipient

Congratulations to Emma Jones! Another scholarship recipient for the 2023 year! Emma writes: Excited to receive a CPOF scholarship for her Senior Year at Boise State University. Thank you for all you do to support corrections families!

Lisa Wells – Scholarship Recipient

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you for choosing me as a recipient of the Dave Romay Scholarship. I have been employed with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections for 24 years. In 2019, I transitioned my duties to the facilities’ mental health department as a social service counselor.  I […]

Kaleigh Hunt – Scholarship Recipient

Congratulations to Kaleigh Hunt, another 2023 scholarship recipient!  Thank you for the great letter and photo!   Hello! This is Kaleigh Hunt, a recent recipient of the Dave Romay Scholarship!! I am writing to express my gratitude towards this generous scholarship!! I will use these funds to help me further my education & achieve my […]

Hannah Hoang – Scholarship Recipient

Hannah Hoang is another one of this year’s scholarship recipients! Dear CPOF Scholarship Office, Thank you for your generosity in offering me a scholarship award for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Thank you for supporting my journey through higher education! Best regards, Hannah Hoang

Gracie O’Hare – Scholarship Recipient

Gracie O’Hare sent in this great photo and email thanking CPOF for her scholarship award!  Congratulations Gracie and best wishes for continued success in your education!     Thank you very much for this scholarship! I appreciate the help this organization has given me towards furthering my education.

Ella Sockman

CPOF is proud to offer scholarships to Correctional Staff and their families each year. In the coming weeks we will share more about how the scholarship program started and some of this years beneficiaries. Today, meet Ella Sockman.     If you think that young man posing with her looks familiar, you’re probably right! Ella […]