In late 2023, The GEO Group Foundation provided a $5,000 donation to the Barrack’s Legends Foundation. The Barrack’s Legends Foundation is based in Boca Raton, FL. Through diverse range of events, the organization fosters an inclusive and compassionate community that prioritizes understanding and connection. By channeling their efforts towards taking concrete action, they aim to significantly reduce the prevalence of veteran suicide and create a lasting positive impact on the lives of those who have served our nation.
The GEO Foundation was introduced to The Barrack’s Legend Foundation through Post-Release Case Manager, Darrell Guilford. Darrell is a United States Army Veteran and became involved with the Barrack’s Legends Foundation after his release from GEO’s South Bay Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility. As a Post-Release Case Manager, Darrell works with veterans being released from GEO’s facilities and helps them connect with community resources and support.
As a token of appreciation, The Barracks Legends Foundation invited members of GEO to attend their Miami Improv Comedy Show. The comedy show featured several Veteran comedians who are now using comedy as a way to cope with life after service and reintegrate into the community. At the event, The GEO Group Foundation was presented with a special recognition plaque for its support.
Thirteenth Annual Event Held in Jena on May 7, 2024 The thirteenth annual LaSalle Parish Scholars Reception was held Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Jena, sponsored by The GEO Group and the LaSalle Economic Development District (LEDD). More than 75 scholars were presented with 166 scholarships for a total of approximately $93,000 at the reception held each year to honor parish scholars who receive scholarships and to honor businesses and organizations that sponsor the scholarships with the pictures featured in this special “Scholars Reception” section. ...READ MORE
Every year, the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel (IACTP) receives nominations from throughout the country for outstanding accomplishments in training. In November 2023, during the national IACTP conference hosted by the Tennessee Department of Corrections, two GEO staff were recognized and awarded for their training achievements. Aeisha Hobbs, Training Administrator for Moore Haven Correctional and Rehabilitation Center was selected as the 2023 IACTP Trainer of the Year for exemplary training in the field of corrections. Mary O’Conner, Training Administrator at Florence West Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility was awarded the 2023 IACTP Training System Award. Congratulatious to Mary O’Conner and Aisha Hobbs for their accomplishment of being nationally recognized as top contributors in training and employee development by the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel....READ MORE
The Montgomery Processing Center (MPC) celebrated its five-year anniversary in October 2023. ...READ MORE