In early March of 2024, the town of Winchester, Indiana, approximately 30 miles northeast of New Castle Correctional Facility (NCCF), was shaken by the destruction of an EF3 tornado, which can produce winds between 136 and 165 mph. The results of this storm left the town in shambles, including several restaurants, stores, and homes being destroyed. NCCF responded to this crisis by offering immediate assistance to those in need. We deployed a crew of 11 voluenteer justice-impacted Individuals, who were excited about the chance to help those in need. These 11 individuals, supervised by three staff members, volunteered their time to help the Winchester community begin the clean-up process. NCCF was honored to help a neighboring community in its time of need and will be ready to lend a helping hand in any future natural tragedies to our neighbors.
