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Archives for November 2019

A journey of recovery and reclamation for Officer Calvo

November 14, 2019 by Aron Kumar Roy

Before coming to San Quentin, Correctional Officer Calvo was homeless and living on the streets, alcohol ruining his life. Calvo described himself … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted Tagged With: Human Interest, journey of recovery, Officer Calvo

San Quentin’s Boot Hill to exhume veterans for proper burials

November 14, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

Arlington National Cemetery Seal

Complying with a 1935 law, Marin County has agreed to exhume San Quentin’s Boot Hill veterans and give them each proper burials in a national cemetery … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: San Quentin’s Boot Hill, veterans for proper burials

Filmmaking team premierès College Behind Bars at SQ

November 14, 2019 by Joe Garcia

Acclaimed filmmakers Sarah Botstein and Lynn Novick brought their latest effort, College Behind Bars, to San Quentin for a premierè screening … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted Tagged With: College Behind Bars at SQ

Avenal State Prison holds first annual Children’s Hospital art donation

November 14, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

This is the first annual Valley Children’s Hospital hobby donation on C-yard. By Ms. D’s graciousness we were able to host a hobby donation for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted Tagged With: Avenal State Prison, Children’s Hospital art donation, Institutions

TRUST facilitators go home but find new blood to lead

November 14, 2019 by Marcus Henderson

Great companies and organizations are the ones that can stand the test of time and San Quentin’s T.R.U.S.T rehabilitative group is one of those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted Tagged With: marcus henderson, Parole and Release, TRUST

11 annual Walk for a Cure

November 14, 2019 by David Ditto

A sea of pink flooded the San Quentin Lower Yard as more than 100 prisoners and dozens of volunteers enjoyed a sunny fall weekend to support the fight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted Tagged With: Institutions, Walk for a Cure, womens cancer research center

La meta no es solo ganar un maratón sino ganar una batalla de vida

November 14, 2019 by Juan Espinosa

El 1000 Mile Running Club llevo a cabo la octava carrera anual de tres horas de entrenamiento con miras al maratón del mes de noviembre. Un promedio … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted Tagged With: 1000 Mile Club, espanol, michael johnson

Raising awareness during 2nd annual Mental Wellness Week

November 14, 2019 by San Quentin News Staff

—Joe Garcia —David Ditto and Anthony Faulk contributed Incarcerated and outside members of the San Quentin community joined forces to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Recently Posted Tagged With: Health and Wellness, Mental Wellness Week

No More Tears violence prevention program originates from the heart

November 14, 2019 by Juan Haines

As the sun was setting on San Quentin, dozens of incarcerated men and Bay Area citizens gathered in the Protestant Chapel to break bread, on Sept. 14, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Most Read, Recently Posted Tagged With: Juan Haines, No More Tears, Rehabilitation Corner

Former presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke visits SQ

November 14, 2019 by Joe Garcia

Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke, who has since dropped out of the race, came to San Quentin Sept. 18 to witness firsthand the power of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Beto O’Rourke

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