Another GRAND Success at CTF Central!
On April 19, 2025, in cooperation with Salinas City Barbeque and Costco, the AVP Facilitation Community at CTF Central held their largest fundraising food sale to date. Approximately 1900 inmates made purchases totaling over $75,000. $17,000 were raised and donated to Rancho Cielo Youth Campus, an alternative high school that invests in all young people facing challenges for success through diploma education, vocational training, counseling and life skills development in a safe and affirming environment. VIP's from Rancho Cielo and Costco attended the check dedication ceremony along with Warden Edward Borla and the members of the Food Sale Team.
Join us! AVP Community Workshops!
Facilitators are the core of AVP, planning and conducting workshops. Anyone can become an AVP Facilitator by taking the three AVP workshops - Basic, Advanced, and Training for Facilitators (T4F). Local Councils are always hosting community workshops and depending on the location, it may be possible for outsiders to participate in inside (prison) workshops. Please get in touch with the council near you to get involved.
Check out a workshop in your area! LIST OF WORKSHOPS
Let's support AVP/CA Monthly
We are trying to add 100 supporters to our monthly donor list! Join us and/or send info to friends and family and invite them to support your hard work! We are getting closer! Wanna join us? Just $5 a month helps out a great deal. If you are able to give $15 or more a month, we would like to send you a beautifully designed t-shirt. DONATION LINK
CONSIDER SHARING THE FUN! Give your family and friends the opportunity to support the amazing work you are doing! Share the link below - just cut and paste it in an email, include what you have gained from participating in workshops and how AVP has enhanced your life!
Upcoming Events!
October 10th -12th: Team Coordinator Training
This workshop is designed for experienced AVP facilitators who want to take that next step to become a Team Coordinator. Please RSVP HERE. There is no cost, but there is limited space.
Starting in October 1st - 2025 Online/Live Auction
For many years we have held an auction at our gathering. Last year we held the auction online and live and had a lot of fun. We are once again working on this and would love to have your involvement. We are limiting the amount of items this year, so if you have a possible addition to the auction ... please submit here: ADD AUCTION ITEM or feel free to send picture and information to admin@avpcaliforinia.org.
November 14th -16th: AVP/CA State Annual Gathering
"Many Voices / One Vision: Building an Inclusive AVP Community"
Our annual gathering will once again be held at the beautiful Camp Ocean Pines. We hope that you put this in your calendar and more information will be sent out soon. This event is for all AVP/CA facilitators.