Colorado Correctional Employees Scholarship Fund

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We are a Charity
Established in 2008
Affiliated with CDOC
Assist Surviving Dependents

Our Purpose

Colorado Correctional Employees Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 to assist the surviving dependents of Colorado Department of Corrections employees with college expenses Education is an important dream to pursue, but when a family member is struck by the loss of a parent or guardian, too often these dreams are sacrificed.

Eligibility Requirements

The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support the educational needs of dependents under the age of 25 for: * Any full-time employee of Colorado Department of Corrections who died while in active service; * Any deceased retired full-time employee with 20+ years of service; * Any full-time employee who was medically retired at the time of their death; * Any full-time employee who died while on active duty with the USA military services.

Help a Scholar Give a Dollar

Colorado DOC employees are encouraged to sign up for a payroll deduction and give at least $1 per month.
Contact any board member for more information on setting up a monthly donation to CCESF.

Application Deadlines

Application due dates are always on July 15 and December 15. Click here for the application.
  • Kellen's Story
    “The CCESF backed me through my entire bachelor's degree and I am incredibly grateful for all the help”
    Kellen
  • “I appreciate all of you...I could not have gotten this far without you...CCESF has been a huge blessing in my life.”
    Katie

News & Updates

Kellen graduates
12.17.21
Board member Larry Turner was privileged to attend the graduation of Kellen in December. CCESF was instrumental in funding his bachelor's degree by contributing $52,710! Click here for the full story.
Scholarships Awarded
12.09.2021
Just over $10,000 was approved for two qualified applicants!
Fall semester scholarships
7.27.21
Four scholarships were awarded for the fall 2021 semester. The scholarships amounted to just over $21,000.
CCESF Board Members
Name
Title
Email address
Contact phone
Josette Fustini
Chairperson - CCF/CSP Rep
josette.fustini@state.co.us
719-269-4841
Clifford Rezak
Vice-Chair - DCC/RCC Rep
clifford.rezak@state.co.us
970-874-5809
Lonnie Weaver
Treasurer - HQ Rep
lonnie.weaver@state.co.us
719-226-4117
Antionette Lopez
Secretary - CTCF/CTA Rep
antionette.lopez@state.co.us
719-269-4300
Deborah Perry
AVCF Rep
deborah.perry@state.co.us
719-267-5010
Maureen Dryer
BVCF Rep
maureen.dryer@state.co.us
719-395-2404
Steven Garcia
CMC Rep
steven.garcia@state.co.us
719-269-4704
Kimberly Caley
Denver Complex Rep
kimberly.caley@state.co.us
303-371-4804
Justin McBride
FCF Rep
justin.mcbride@state.co.us
719-269-5016
Kelly Kuhns
LCF Rep
kelly.kuhns@state.co.us
719-775-3232
Denise Lopez
Parole/Community Rep
denise.lopez@state.co.us
719-565-9466
Justin Dash
LVCF/SCCF/YOS Rep
justin.dash@state.co.us
719-583-5934
Justin Willey
SCF Rep
justin.willey@state.co.us
970-521-8891
Travis Vanderpool
TCF Rep
travis.vanderpool@state.co.us
719-845-3223
Andrea Schaffer
At large member
andrea.schaffer@state.co.us
719-269-4055
Larry Turner
At large member
larry.turner@state.co.us
719-226-4922
Tamila Walter
At large member
tamila.walter@state.co.us
719-226-4424
Matt Winden
At large member
matthew.winden@state.co.us
719-269-4800
Mailing Address
306 Main Street PMB 543 Canon City, CO 81212

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