The GEO Group is committed to making a difference in the communities in which it operates. Every year, through its charitable foundation, The GEO Group Foundation, GEO supports charities, schools, community organizations, and higher education scholarships for students across the country.
The GEO Group Foundation pursues this goal by making charitable grants to local nonprofit organizations, schools, and public entities to help them meet their philanthropic goals and public purposes. One of The GEO Group Foundation’s main goals is to help deserving students within its local communities achieve their education and career goals through higher education scholarships.
Tom Jonseck serves as Shift Commander supervising security operations at the Huachuca Unit at Kingman Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility (KCRF). When off duty, Lieutenant Jonseck serves Lee Williams High School as Head Coach of the wrestling team. In May of 2022, Lt. Jonseck was named Coach of the Year at Lee Williams!
The Mooreland Free Fair is a week-long event that began in the 1930’s in Mooreland, Indiana. It has maintained free admission to all who attend since its’ inception. During the week-long fair, rides, exhibits, contests, car shows, concerts and entertainment, and even a 5K run are part of the festivities for those who attend. There are, of course, amazing food options to choose from that include typical fair foods like elephant ears, lemon shake-ups, and hot dogs; but they also offer Indiana favorites such as ham & beans, tenderloin sandwiches, and a pork chop dinner. The New Castle Correctional Facility (NCCF) has been involved with assisting with the set-up and tear down of the fair for the last six years. During the week prior to the actual event, a group of inmates assist with cleaning up the fair area and helping with the set-up. They then return right after the fair concludes to assist with the clean-up and tear down. During the week of the fair, another group of inmates assist with trash pick-up and do general clean-up prior to the start of each fair day. Mooreland Free Fair Board President, Jodie Brown recently stated, “I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate Officer Baker and his group of guys. They are all so helpful and always asking what needs to be done next. They make my job and the Board members’ jobs so much easier. They are all very good workers, and we really appreciate their help.” Facility Administrator Mark Sevier stated he was very pleased to be able to help the fair board, "We are always supportive of our local community and look forward to being able to aid in the coming years. GEO gives back to the community in so many ways throughout the year and we take pride in being a strong member of the community at large." The New Castle Correctional Facility looks forward to being able to assist the Mooreland Free Fair for many years to come.
Scranton Residential Reentry Center (RRC) residents continue to assist the community through community service activities. In June, residents volunteered for to the Blue-Chip Animal Refuge in Dallas, Pennsylvania.
We were proud to further our commitment to the environment by conducting cleanup activities at several locations on April 22, 2022, nationally recognized as Earth Day. Seven offices and nearly 50 employees participated in the cleanup events. The teams collected trash around their offices, at local parks, and nearby Florida beaches.
The Karnes County Detention Facility was honored to be one of the sponsors for the 91st Annual Karnes City Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Staff connected with county elected officials, local business owners, and community members.
Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization providing meals and transportation to over 800 seniors in the Montgomery County area. Next year, the local chapter will celebrate their 50th year of operations. Their slogan, "More than a Meal" encompasses all that they do to support and enrich the lives of local seniors.
For the past seven years, The GEO Group Foundation has donated $34,000 each year to college scholarships for students in Mohave County, Arizona, home of the Kingman Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility (KCRF). That is a total of $238,000 in scholarship donations!
