Since 1994 A publication for and about State Employees FREE October 2020 | Vol. 25 | No. 12 From the Publisher: DOC Incarcerated Raise $12,000 for Charity 2020 Virtual CFD (View video of “Unguarded 2020” at https://doc. seen the devastation of hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Ma- wa.gov/news/2020/09092020.htm) ria on TV in the facility’s day room. The individuals came Campaign By Rachel Friederich, DOC Communications to Beckham with the idea of making and selling artwork to *Editor’s note: The completion and posting of the fol- raise money for charity. Soon Beckham was working with Can you believe that the Combined Fund lowing story was delayed from February 2020 to Septem- an advisory panel of incarcerated individuals, local com- Drive Campaign has been forced to go vir- ber 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.* munity organizations and correctional administrators tual? TACOMA – Local organizations that help shelter people from all over the state to hold the auction. The auction is This year there is No L&I Plant and Flower who are homeless and survivors of domestic violence in now a regular event--and incarcerated individuals choose Sale, no Breakfast Cart, No Book and Bake Puget Sound received thousands of dollars in donations, a charitable organization as a recipient. Sale, No Bite of L&I, or Live Auctions, No thanks to incarcerated individuals from correctional facili- “The YWCA Pierce County is thrilled to benefit from this Ethiopian Lunch or Bake Potato Bar, Chili ties across Washington. fundraiser because it focuses on healing and empower- Cook Off, nor IT Sweet Shop! The 2020 Unguarded: Incarcerated Auction raised more ment,” said Miriam Barnett, CEO of the YWCA of Pierce Recent information from non-profit chari- than $12,000 for the YWCA of Seattle, King and Snohom- County. “We have always believed in the power of the arts ties indicates virtual events bring results. Two reasons come to mind: ish and YWCA of Pierce County. The auction, held at LeMay as a way to express what is inside someone’s soul.” The online auctions reaches a broader au- America’s Car Museum in February 2020, featured more Maria Chavez Wilcox, CEO of the YWCA of Seattle, King dience of participants that believe in either than 200 pieces of art created by incarcerated individuals and Snohomish counties, noted that the YWCA is largest the mission of the charity and/or the prod- in state correctional facilities and one state juvenile deten- provider of domestic violence services for African-Ameri- ucts, and, tion center. can women in King County. Events like this help the YWCA The charities have a longtime support base “This event spotlights the good that is happening inside,” of Seattle, King and Snohomish support its vision of a of volunteers and contributors.. said Department of Corrections Reentry Navigator Kim healthy community transformed by racial and gender eq- Sounds like the same formula for the suc- Beckham. “The men and women inside our fences know uity, where women and girls of color have equal access to cessful years of the CFD Campaigns, right? what is happening in our communities and want to help. opportunity and social justice for all people. When you add the imaginations of state em- They did make choices that led to their incarceration, but “We are thrilled to be part of the Unguarded Art Auction ployees whom have put together breakfasts that doesn’t mean they would make those same choices if and a community that shares our values of dignity, justice or dinners hosted by agency leadership, or their circumstances were different; trauma often leads to and equity,” Chavez Wilcox said. talent contests, or office challenges with rec- more trauma. This year, the artists were excited to choose Washington’s Combined Fund Drive runs its annual ognition like rook sack hikes, bicycle or mo- the YWCA because of the important work it does.” campaign from October through the end of December. The torcycle or auto timed events, and more. The event, one of many coordinated through Washing- Department of Corrections is an active participant with Recently incarcerated individuals in adult ton’s Combined Fund Drive, was the second ever statewide staff fundraisers across the agency. Corrections employees and juvenile facilities asked if they could charity auction featuring artwork by incarcerated individu- pledged more than $188,000 to charities through the Com- raise funds to help victims of recent natural als. In 2018, Beckham helped coordinate the first Unguard- bined Fund Drive in 2019. calamities. That desire to return to society ed Art Auction, which raised $11,845 for the American Red For a list of sponsors and to view photos of artwork from from selfish acts led to an online art auction Cross and hurricane victims living along the Gulf Coast and the event, watch our video (YouTube video). to the YMCA of King and Snohomish County. in Puerto Rico. To find out more about the YWCAs highlighted in Un- Once the desire was there, community co- The initial idea for the auction came from two incarcerat- guarded Art Auction, please visit YWCA Works and YWCA ordinators worked to find a recipient that wanted and needed the support. ed individuals at Cedar Creek Corrections Center, who had Pierce County. Kind of reminds me of an old 1930’s movie where the young people of a town desire to construct a winter festival, but I digress. The DOC Names New Deputy Communications Director point is, the idea magically involves every- one, young and old through a simple idea, Contact Janelle Guthrie (email) alism, creativity and a passion for our emphasizing the word FUN in FUNd Raising. (360) 764-9791 people and those we serve,” said Com- I suggest you view the 2020 Virtual Cam- Director - DOC Communications munications Director Janelle Guthrie. paign page at: give.wa.gov , then The Break- TUMWATER – The Department of “I’m proud to promote her into this crit- fast Cart, The Book and Bake Sale, The Bite Corrections has appointed Rachel Noll ical role on our team.” of L&I, The Live Auction, The Bake Potato as its new Deputy Communications Di- Prior to joining the department, Noll Bar, Chili Cook Off, and IT Sweet Shop share rector effective September 16, 2020. worked for the Office of the Information some ideas with your co-workers and Agen- Noll joined the Department of Cor- and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) in cy Campaign leader. But before you do that, British Columbia as a Case Review Of- show your leadership by filling out your 2020 rections in February 2019 as a public CFD Campaign Pledge Form to show you information officer at Cedar Creek Cor- ficer. During her time at the OIPC, she still care. In the final analysis, it’s the total of rections Center (CCCC) near Littlerock, became a Certified Information and Pri- Pledges that supports the yearly efforts. Washington. She moved to the head- vacy Professional. She was responsible Your support of charities your family needs quarters communications team as a for monitoring the responses of govern- and supports that makes the difference. And communications consultant 4 in Octo- ment bodies and private organizations of course, every state employee Makes a Dif- Deputy Communications ber 2019. to Freedom of Information requests and ference! Director Rachel Noll “Rachel has served the Corrections Photo by DOC Communications Communications team with profession- See DOC DIRECTOR page 4 2 FTE News Magazine • October, 2020 www.ftemag.com viding quality care,” he said “I have every confidence that Dan’s fresh perspec- Corrections Appoints New Assistant tive and leadership will help us continue to drive our work to continuously im- prove the care we provide to those incarcerated at our facilities.” Secretary for Health Services Division Johnson takes the helm from Deputy Secretary Julie Martin, who had been managing the division in an interim role, succeeding previous Assistant Secre- Contact Janelle Guthrie (360) 764-9791 tary for Health Services Mary Jo Currey, who left the position in March 2020 for DOC Communications a new role within the agency. Photo by DOC Communications TUMWATER – The Washington State Department of Johnson says he’s looking forward to joining his new team and helping pro- Corrections has named Daniel S. Johnson as the Assis- vide care to those the department serves. tant Secretary for Health Services, effective September “Caring for our state’s incarcerated population is a great honor and responsi- 21, 2020. bility,” Johnson said. Johnson has served in health care administration for more than 25 years, mostly in the not-for-profit hospital integrated sector. He was the chief operat- ing officer for Providence Medical Group in Olym- pia from 2012 through 2019, during which time, the Washington State Daniel Johnson, DOC medical group more than doubled in size from ap- Assistant Secretary proximately 140 providers to almost 300, greatly in- for Health Services creasing primary and specialty care access and qual- ity throughout Southwest Washington. “I look forward to bringing Dan’s private-sector, non-profit hospital manage- ment experience to lead this vital team of professionals at the Department of Corrections,” said Corrections Secretary Stephen Sinclair. “We have a strong team of doctors, nurses and clinical staff and a wealth of experience in Corrections’ health services management, all dedicated to pro- Our special needs trust fund is Benefits of the DD Endowment designed to provide for your loved Trust Fund Program one today and for a lifetime. 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