Napa, Calif.—Oct. 16, 2014—GEO Reentry Services, which partners with the Napa County Probation Department to manage the county’s intensive day reporting program at the Community Corrections Service Center, is giving back to the community in the form of two donations and volunteer efforts of staff and probationers. GEO Reentry coordinated staff and probationer volunteer days at the Salvation Army and the Napa Store House food bank on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. In addition, GEO Reentry contributed $5,000 to the Salvation Army and $2,500 to the Community Action of Napa Valley to support the local community.
A handful of GEO Reentry staff and probationers who are currently attending the day reporting program visited the Salvation Army, 560 Franklin St., on Tuesday to serve food to staff and visitors. Staff and participants also visited the Napa Store House food bank, 1746 Yajome St., on Wednesday to help stock the pantry’s shelves. The Napa Store House is part of the Community Action of Napa Valley, a network of seven Napa Valley food banks that serve more than 1,000 households monthly.
“Learning to give back to our community is one of the important points we stress with probationers who attend the day reporting program and part of promoting positive attitudes and behavior,” said Patrese Scott, Program Manager. “It’s only natural that we as an organization and our participants give back to those in need.”
The Napa County Community Corrections Service Center was opened by Napa County in 2009 to help alleviate jail crowding problems and tackle chronic recidivism with certain offender groups. Currently, 51 probationers attend the day reporting center program and another 80 check in twice weekly for a personal recognizance program.
The goals of the Napa County Day Community Corrections Service Center include reducing the jail population by diverting individuals to community supervision and helping clients stay crime-free once released to the community. Participants are monitored closely for alcohol and drug use, meet with case managers and participate in intensive treatment and training classes.
For more information about the Napa County Community Corrections Service Center and the day reporting program, contact Patrese Scott at 707-254-4904 or at [email protected].