Inmate Labor Saves Healthy Start $1,700

July 22, 2016

The Healthy Start Program in Century saved an estimated $1,700 by using inmate labor.

The county-owned Healthy Start location on Church Street was damaged in the February 15 E-3 tornado that struck Century. The program was moved next door to another county-owned building, and now the original building has been restored.

Over the last few days. five inmates from the Century Correctional Work Camp put together several desks and chairs and placed them in the repaired building. The also moved equipment and supplies from the temporary building back to the renovated building.

Using the Florida Department of Corrections standard formula, the cost saving to Healthy Start was $1,724.

The Century Healthy Start program will hold an open house next Thursday, July 28 from 9 a.m. until noon.

NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

Comments

7 Responses to “Inmate Labor Saves Healthy Start $1,700”

  1. William on July 23rd, 2016 8:11 am

    >>I went by and looked at the building and some one redid the signage on the front windows and door Did the inmates do that to? Very Nice

    I don’t think so.

  2. TIME2PLAY on July 23rd, 2016 8:07 am

    I went by and looked at the building and some one redid the signage on the front windows and door Did the inmates do that to? Very Nice

  3. Laura Nelson Office Manager on July 22nd, 2016 8:34 pm

    Thank you Lt Nolen, Mr. Lucas, and the guys. Without you, we could not offer uninterrupted services. You are truly a blessing to this community!

  4. Daniel on July 22nd, 2016 6:16 pm

    I agree with you completely Bob. The State could save quite a bit of money in the same way some of the communities have by using inmate labor.

  5. Carolyn Bramblett on July 22nd, 2016 3:52 pm

    Very nice.

  6. Bob C. on July 22nd, 2016 5:52 am

    Many years ago the state of Florida had woodworking shops that made beautiful furniture used in state offices and courthouses. Their handiwork was as good as or better than many high end stores and was basically free to the public.
    The state had metal shops where things like school lockers and other useful things were repaired or built by inmates.
    Inmates have done landscaping, painting, electrical work, welding and brick laying and have done excellent projects useful to the public and taxpayers.
    Somewhere along the line these programs which trained and helped inmates to prepare for a life outside of prison all got messed up and were discontinued.
    We have many talented inmates and many of them would prefer to pass their time doing things and exercising their trade and skills.
    Bring back the good programs for both public and inmate benefits.

  7. Angela Shipps on July 22nd, 2016 1:58 am

    Now that’s inmates giving back to the community…either way you look at it…from there hearts or to reduce there time. I don’t know you but I would like to say Thank You and God Bless…and for doing it in this heat

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