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. […]
The Retirement of Don Dease
Don Dease began his Correctional Career in 1974 as a Recreational Coordinator at MacDougall Youth Institution in South Carolina. From May 1976 through February 1980 he held various positions including Deputy Warden and Administrative Assistant. In February 1980 he was named Warden at Dutchman Correctional Region and promoted to Regional Director in 1983. Don served […]
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 […]
CIM Remembers – California
Each year, California Institution for Men honors the life of Correctional Officer Manny Gonzalez. Officer Gonzalez lost his life on January 10, 2005, at the hands of an inmate. We are proud and honored that the CPOF National Honor Guard participated in the 20-year anniversary of his death. Read more at CDCR.
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 […]
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