Willie Brown, Raiders visit Phelps

Phelps Correctional Center was honored with a visit Saturday from NFL Hall of Famer, Coach Willie Brown, of the Oakland Raiders along with Raider Teamplayers Oran O’Neal and Hiram Eugene as well as Louisiana Swashbuckler, 2007 Arena Football MVP, Shawn Piper.

Coach Brown and the players greeted employees and employee family members, signed autographs and gave signed pro football gloves to the children present before speaking to the inmate population.

Making right choices was the subject matter of the inmate presentation. Inmates were able to ask questions following the presentation and receive autographs.

The Community Development Network committee (CDNC) of DeRidder sponsors the annual NFL Football Camp each year in DeRidder and has added a visit to PCC for the second year.

A donation was made to the CDNC by Phelps miscellaneous organizations - Jaycees, Toastmasters, Protestant Brotherhood and the Holy Name Society, as a means of giving back to the community to assist them in helping low income children enjoy and participate in athletic programs.

The CDNC implements many beneficial social and recreational services to the youth of Beauregard Parish.