Imagine seeing the world clearly for the first time, thanks to a donated pair of eyeglasses. That’s what the Lions Club Recycle for Sight program provides for thousands of people each year by collecting and distributing donated prescription ...
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Through evidence-based reentry programming, CoreCivic equips residents to go further.
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Justice-involved individuals are familiar with second chances. And sometimes, they're the ones responsible for giving someone else that second chance at life.
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CoreCivic is not only dedicated to helping those in our care see their potential for growth and change, but we aim to prepare them for reentry at every step. CoreCivic provides programmatic opportunities through evidence-based educational and ...
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By Tony Grande, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer
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Research shows that general education and vocational training programs are critical to preparing justice-involved individuals for a successful reentry. From day one, those in our care are individually assessed to determine which tools, resources, ...
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Tommy Spell is just that guy. He’s the guy you tap on the shoulder when you need help with something. He’s the guy who you call in an emergency — the one who always gets it done. He’s the guy who takes every opportunity to encourage others and makes ...
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CoreCivic employees across the country are dedicated to giving back and supporting their local communities. The holiday season can be challenging for some of our neighbors, which is why CoreCivic employees come together to collect and distribute ...
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While CoreCivic celebrates every individual who has been released from our care and is now leading a successful life outside incarceration, we take time to highlight and share these special stories we hear from formerly incarcerated individuals, ...
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CoreCivic's Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility in Tutwiler, Mississippi, recently welcomed rapper Project Pat, who delivered a motivational message of inspiration and hope to residents. Project Pat, born Patrick Earl Houston, is the older ...
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Marcus Bullock, tech founder and CEO of Flikshop, visited multiple CoreCivic facilities in 2024, with one stop at Lake City Correctional Facility in Lake City, Florida. Bullock not only showed up to these speaking events with positivity and zeal, ...
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The CoreCivic Foundation proudly supports nonprofits that help justice-involved individuals, victims of crime, and underserved youth. One of those deserving charities is the Family Reconciliation Center. This organization helps to cover travel costs ...
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The shift from military service to civilian life can be daunting, involving the loss of military support networks, the challenge of building new social connections and the need to adjust to civilian norms and expectations. Add in combat exposure and ...
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Tim Tebow—the former Southeastern Conference (SEC) quarterback who led the University of Florida to two National Championships before heading to the NFL as quarterback, a 2007 Heisman Trophy winner, and philanthropist today—recently visited ...
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At CoreCivic, innovation is at the forefront of meeting the needs of our government partners and the individuals in our care. While our partners rely on us to help solve current, specific challenges, they are also seeking a reliable partner who can ...
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