Staff from Collins CF visited the Warming House in Olean, NY, a student-run soup kitchen, and donated $300 to help further its mission.
Franklin CF held their annual Memorial Day service. Lt. Joseph Danussi, a former Marine, was the guest speaker.
DOCCS Central Office celebrated AANHPI Heritage Month. Dr. Christa Grant, Senior Vice Chancellor for DEI at SUNY Administration, was the keynote speaker.
Hale Creek CF’s Employee Assistance Program and the Employee Benefit Fund Committee hosted an Employee Wellness Fair staffed by community partners.
Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison celebrated its largest graduation at Green Haven CF, honoring 41 graduates who earned associate degrees from Columbia-Greene CC.
Lakeview SICF held their annual Employee Recognition Service Awards Luncheon. Nine staff members were recognized for their 25 years of dedicated service.
Each year, Riverview CF partners with the Ogdensburg VFW to honor veterans ahead of Memorial Day. This year, staff placed 700 flags and replaced old flower beds.
DOCCS’ Syracuse Area Office and Reentry Unit hosted a job fair to help releasees renter the workforce. Employers who participated were impressed with the large turnout.
Green Haven CF held its first Beyond the Block event, bringing together incarcerated performers to share powerful stories of courage, growth, and redemption with their peers.
DOCCS Central Office celebrated Women’s History Month. Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden, Commissioner of NYS OCFS, was the keynote speaker.