New Jersey Reentry Corporation

Tremendous and productive meeting with MVC Chief Administrator Rosalie Johnson. Grateful for her strong, professional dialogue focused on access, identification, and coordination across corrections and workforce systems. Chief Administrator Johnson brings exceptional acumen, experience, and leadership on issues of critical importance to our veterans and reentry communities. We look forward to continued partnership with @NJ_MVC, including advancing CDL training opportunities, strengthening veterans services, and expanding access to identification and license restoration across New Jersey. NJRC has restored 1,959 driver’s licenses and secured 2,576 MVC IDs: pathways to work, stability, and dignity.

NJRC is honored to celebrate Chairman Thomas Giblin at our Essex County Community Breakfast in recognition of his steadfast support of Second Chances. Join us on Tuesday, April 22, from 9:00 AM–11:30 AM at 936–938 Bergen Street, Newark, as we thank our Essex County partners for strengthening the path forward. Register here: bit.ly/4s3pfSW

An estimated 1 in 9 veterans experience food insecurity, over 33,000 face homelessness on any given night, and 11–20% of post-9/11 veterans experience PTSD annually, compounding barriers to stability and underscoring the need for coordinated access to housing, mental health care, and essential services (USDA; HUD; VA). By sharing his story, this veteran highlights the urgent need for coordinated services that address trauma, housing instability, and access to basic resources. Awareness and access to structured support systems are critical to achieving long-term stability for those who have served.

In recognition of his leadership and sustained commitment to veterans, the NJRC Veterans Pantry was dedicated in honor of Speaker Craig Coughlin. His support has played a critical role in expanding access to food resources and strengthening services for veterans across the state. Operating at full capacity with coordinated volunteers, the Veterans Pantry addresses a persistent need. Approximately 1 in 9 veterans experience food insecurity (USDA; Feeding America), with rates exceeding 25% among justice-involved populations. Mental health conditions impact an estimated 50–65% of this population, underscoring the need for integrated care. This work reflects a clear priority. Food access is foundational to stability, improved health outcomes, and long-term reintegration for veterans.

At NJRC’s Middlesex County reentry services site, community leaders and service partners convened to address veteran food insecurity as a critical barrier to stability. Speaker Craig Coughlin’s presence reflected a shared, nonpartisan understanding that hunger directly impacts health outcomes, housing stability, and successful reintegration for veterans. Serving over 1,700 veterans, NJRC’s Veterans Pantry is a clinical entry point into coordinated services, including DD214 retrieval, discharge upgrades, medical and behavioral health care, housing stabilization, and workforce pathways. Addressing hunger among veterans is foundational to restoring stability, improving health, and supporting long-term reintegration outcomes.

Sandra B. Cunningham Award is named for our beloved friend who personified the spirit of compassion and generosity, and was a devoted advocate of Second Chances and Reentry. NJRC will bestow the Sandra B. Cunningham Awards on March 24th, honoring Bishop Joshua Rodriguez, Rev. Dr. Daryl Griffin, Sr., and Hudson County Director Frank Mazza. NJRC serves over 31,651 individuals statewide, has secured 14,246 job placements, and maintains a 14.01% recidivism rate. @SandraBCunning's legacy @NJSenDems advanced expungement, "Ban the Box" protections, and continuity of care, establishing a statewide reentry framework. This year’s honorees reflect Senator Cunningham's commitment to strengthening coordinated reentry and long-term stability.

#Fridays, 10am-12pm, #NJRC #VeteransPantry: Serving veterans in need, w/ 1 in 3 facing legal issues. Offer healthcare, legal aid, food support, housing referrals. All Veterans & their families are welcome. For veteran services, Contact Sharon 201.252.7641 #TheyServedWeServe

Grateful to see a full class of engaged veterans focused, asking questions, and preparing for the transition into entrepreneurship. In partnership with the @SBAgov and the Department of Defense, the @Boots2Business program provides a structured pathway from military service to business ownership. Through the SBA Learning Platform, veterans gain foundational training in business planning, market research, access to capital, and long-term operational strategy. Thank you to Sharon McGreevey and the SBA for continuing to expand access to evidence-based entrepreneurship education and supporting veterans in building sustainable economic stability. Learn more: sba.gov/sba-learning-p…

Truly humbling to have the food pantry at the @NJ_Reentry Carteret Veterans Center named in my honor. Access to food is fundamental, and I’m grateful to play a part in a fight that believes in the power of caring for one another.

Clinicians working in behavioral health, addiction medicine, psychiatry, psychology, and social work are invited to participate in a continuing education conference examining the clinical drivers of violence, trauma exposure, and behavioral health challenges in urban communities. Rutgers New Jersey Medical School | Newark March 27, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM This program will examine the psychological, social, and environmental contributors to aggression and trauma, while equipping clinicians with evidence-based assessment methods, trauma-informed care approaches, and practical verbal de-escalation techniques applicable in hospital and community settings. Understanding and responding to trauma is central to improving clinical outcomes, patient safety, and community health. Participants will receive 4.5 continuing education credits across multiple clinical disciplines. Registration required. Limited seating.

A CDL is more than a license. It’s a Second Chance. New Jersey’s freight economy depends on CDL drivers, yet the trucking industry will need 1.1 million new drivers nationwide over the next decade. Thanks to a $300,000 @_FALFoundation Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Grant, NJRC is expanding CDL training for registered participants and veterans, creating direct pathways to steady, family-sustaining jobs in one of the state’s essential industries. Open to NJRC-registered court-involved and veteran participants. To apply, please contact Mike Peluso, mpeluso@njreentry.org, 848.202.4952

When Governor Christie founded NJRC in 2014, the opioid crisis was already ravaging our communities. As a former U.S. Attorney, he understood the direct link between addiction and incarceration. Nationally, 65% of US court-involved persons meet the criteria for substance abuse disorder; an additonal 20% were under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of their offense. From the outset, NJRC has recognized that reentry requires clinically recommended behavioral treatment, trauma-informed care, and critical wraparound support as people return home. This panel reflects a cornerstone of our mission: when trauma is addressed, healing becomes possible. Join us on April 2 for our Annual Reentry Conference.

Honored to recognize @SpeakerCoughlin for his extraordinary leadership, and his wife Tish for her remarkable work through Bowl for Hunger, which helped support and expand NJRC’s Veterans Pantry, now serving 1,771 veterans in Carteret. At NJRC, we are proud to provide critical services, including DD-214 recovery, discharge upgrades, coordinated medical and behavioral care, and housing referrals, ensuring that no veteran falls through the cracks. Thanks to Speaker Coughlin, there are now 33 food pantries in the 19th District. With the leadership of Senator Vitale, Speaker Coughlin, and @AswLopez, Sharon McGreevey and the NJRC Veterans Team are strengthening the safety net for those who served our nation. We are deeply grateful to Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios, @DanReiman, Commander Ron Dixon and American Legion Post 25, Nancy Sweeney Mullins and Rebuilding Warriors, President Robin Goodrich and the Vietnam Veterans of America Central New Jersey, Lars Astrom and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Sandy Helly and the Army of Hope NJ State Elks Association, Mark Correale of the VA Veterans Justice Outreach Program @VANJHCS, Alexandra Bravo and @VLJNJ, and Kathleen Fraraccio, whose compassion and commitment uplift our veterans each day. We thank all of our partners, from the VA to every allied veterans organization, for standing with us in this mission. 🇺🇸

At NJRC, Second Chances are not aspirational. They are measurable. 31,651 participants served. A verified 14.01% recidivism rate confirmed by the New Jersey State Police, benchmarked against a ~27% national average. Our centralized Salesforce system tracks 16+ integrated service categories, including housing and ID restoration, addiction treatment, employment, and veterans services, with a 0% reporting error rate since December 2023. Our programming follows structured sequencing and care navigation consistent with the U.S. DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance reentry model: assessment, stabilization, workforce development, and sustained community integration. Services are coordinated, outcomes are measured, and direction is intentional. Data-driven. Service-centered. Results-verified. #NJRC #SecondChances #Reentry #EvidenceBased #BJA #PublicSafety #CommunityImpact

The New Jersey Reentry Corporation will host the Hudson County Community Breakfast on Tuesday, March 24, from 9:30–11:30 AM at 591 Summit Avenue, 6th Floor, Jersey City. We are honored to recognize Rev. Daryl M. Griffin, Sr., Director Frank Mazza, and Bishop Joshua Rodriguez for their leadership and commitment to strengthening opportunity and dignity through reentry. Second Chances succeed when communities work together. Register: bit.ly/3NjJ8Ga

Today, 2pm-4pm, NJRC Veterans Pantry: Serving veterans in need, with 1 in 3 facing legal issues. We offer healthcare, legal aid, food support, housing referrals. All Veterans & their families are welcome - They served; We serve. #VeteranServices #VeteranFoodPantry

The New Jersey Reentry Corporation is proud to host @Boots2Business to Business, an entrepreneurship program from the U.S. Small Business Administration @sbagov designed for veterans and military families interested in starting a small business. This in-person program will introduce participants to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, identifying market opportunities, business structures, and access to SBA capital and resources. Wednesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 18 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 762 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey Veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserves, and military spouses are encouraged to attend. For information or registration, contact Sharon McGreevey at 201-252-7641

#NJRCVolunteers source, separate, & prep food packages for #FoodDistributions. #NJRC #FoodDrives are opportunities for our #Ambassadors, #BusinessPartners, & #Participants to give back & #Support those in need. Contact Jada Fulmore: jfulmore@njreentry.org.

Grateful for this moment with NJRC’s Alumni Men’s Support Group and Lt. Governor Dale G. Caldwell. Lasting change is built in rooms like these. Behind every man in this room is a story of resilience and a commitment to something better. NJRC’s Alumni Men’s Support Group brings formerly incarcerated men together to provide peer psychological support, build accountability, and develop the skills needed for long-term stability. At the center of this men’s group is honest dialogue, creating space for NJRC and Lt. Governor Dale G. Caldwell’s team to hear the barriers men face when returning home, including housing challenges, the differences between Title 2A and 2C, and the daily struggle of securing identification.

A CDL is more than a license. It’s a Second Chance. New Jersey’s freight economy depends on CDL drivers, yet the trucking industry will need 1.1 million new drivers nationwide over the next decade. Thanks to a $300,000 @_FALFoundation Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Grant, NJRC is expanding CDL training for registered participants and veterans, creating direct pathways to steady, family-sustaining jobs in one of the state’s essential industries. Open to NJRC-registered court-involved and veteran participants. To apply, please contact Mike Peluso, mpeluso@njreentry.org, 848.202.4952