HWOP
Life Care & Hospice
Life Care & Hospice
Life Care & Hospice
LCH is founded on the pillars of Acceptance, Cooperation, Education, and Public Goodwill. This program and fellowship utilizes these principles in order to benefit and enrich the handicapped, elderly, stay informed and encourage deeper awareness, gratitude, and empathy within all participants and the general population.
Founders: Menendez, E. (& HWOP Foundation)
Breaking the Chains
Life Care & Hospice
Life Care & Hospice
Men account for a significant and growing percentage of eating disorder cases (up to 25% or higher in some studies). Eating disorders in men are often underdiagnosed due to stigma and the perception that they are "women’s issues." This group is dedicated to overcoming Disordered Eating through support, strength and recovery.
Founders: Miles, O. (& HWOP Foundation)
Insight Meditation
Humanity is Every One Person-HEOP-RJDCF
Humanity is Every One Person-HEOP-RJDCF
Meditation has been known to help individuals be less impulsive, less reactive, and create a sense of calm within themselves and give them tools needed to navigate their daily challenges that are part of the prison life.
Founder: Menendez, E.
Humanity is Every One Person-HEOP-RJDCF
Humanity is Every One Person-HEOP-RJDCF
Humanity is Every One Person-HEOP-RJDCF
HEOP's goals are to extend compassion and kindness to all; bridging the gaps of communication and foster understanding amongst all groups.
Founder: Vaughn, F. (Paroled 2019).
HWOP
Born Again Toys
BORN AGAIN TOYS!
These are toys made from plastic jars and cans (coffee etc) that are discarded within the facility. Our goal & vision is to have these re-purposed toys used to (a) teach kids about emotions & values; (b) be used as a classroom tool to encourage kids to talk about sensitive topics ; (c) waste reduction within the facility. This is our first prototype for Born Again toys, so we appreciate your patience as we iron out the safety issues and challenges before they are ready for public display and use.
Founder: Ireland, A.
Integrity Vs Hypocrisy
New Classes in Echo!
Topics to be covered include Integrity Vs Hypocrisy, Perception, Awareness, Active Listening, Bargaining with Values and more. We are finalizing the curriculum and will update after our first cohort completes the classes in February 2026.
Founders: Kelso, C. & Menendez, E.
Rehabilitation through Beautification-Greenspace Project
Our Green Space-Rehab through beautification project comprises of two distinct phases:
Phase One is the Wall Mural Project -Our resident artists have been painting large-scale landscape images along the entire interior wall of the Facility-E
Phase Two is the Landscape & Service Dog Structural Support package which includes design material that is eco-friendly and consists of artificial grass, colored rubber mulch, rubber interlocking tiles, and yellow sand. If approved, concrete ADA-accessible areas will also be installed. We are awaiting CDCR approvals after which we will seek funding support from the community.
Founders: Menendez, L. & Menendez, E.
Twelve Step Recovery with Insight Meditation
Twelve Step Recovery with Insight Meditation
The purpose of Twelve Step and Insight Meditation program is to familiarize participants with the elements of addiction and the process of recovery through the Twelve Step program and Insight Meditation. The curriculum covers the cycle of addiction, primary and secondary symptoms of developmental trauma, addictive, obsessive and compulsive behavior, and introduces and discusses each of the Twelve Steps.
Founders: Menendez, E. (& HWOP Foundation)
VIVE
Twelve Step Recovery with Insight Meditation
VIVE
The purpose of VIVE-Victim Impact & Victim Empathy for Vulnerable Populations is to help offenders recognize the unique needs and vulnerabilities of the elderly, disabled, infirm and other disadvantaged populations and to develop enhanced empathy through their new awareness.
Founders: Menendez, E. & Kelso, C.
