Project More

What Project More does

Project M.O.R.E., Inc. (Project Model Offender Reintegration Experience) is a New Haven, Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1974 that provides structured reentry and reintegration services to individuals on parole, probation, bail, and those released from correctional facilities. Its portfolio spans residential transitional housing, halfway houses, supportive housing, day reporting centers, employment programming, GED education, cognitive behavioral interventions, and specialized programs for federal clients, female clients, probation violators, and young adults (ages 17-25). Operating across Connecticut and Poughkeepsie, New York, the organization runs eight or more dedicated facilities including the 67-bed Walter Brooks Halfway House, the 21-bed Virginia Wells Transitional House, the 28-bed Project M.O.R.E. Transitional House, the 100-capacity Community Transition Center, and the Probation Violation Residential Center.

The organization's underlying technology is human-services based rather than software-based: it deploys licensed, evidence-based curricula (Moral Reconation Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anger Management, Ready Set Work!) delivered by case managers, peer support specialists, and clinical staff in physical facilities. There is no proprietary technology platform; the digital footprint consists of a website, a PayPal donation flow, and a Square-based diaper distribution checkout. Service distribution is direct — through court orders, probation referrals, and a walk-in Reentry Welcome Center — rather than through marketing or sales channels.

Project M.O.R.E.'s business model is contract-driven and government-funded. It operates as a contracted service provider for state and federal agencies including the Connecticut Department of Correction, the Connecticut Court Support Services Division, Dutchess County Office of Probation and Community Corrections, the U.S. District Office of Federal Probation, and the NY State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Clients do not pay for services; revenue consists of government contracts, grants (including a $20,000 annual Community Development Block Grant from the City of New Haven and a $2.4M Dutchess County investment), and charitable donations processed through PayPal. With 51-100 employees and a Board of Directors chaired by long-tenured President/CEO Gregory Simpkins, the organization functions as a multi-site social services agency whose customer base is, in effect, the criminal justice system itself.

Name

Project More

Legal name

Project Model Offender Reintegration Experience, Inc.

Website

https://projectmore.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Project M.O.R.E. is a New Haven, CT-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974 that provides structured reentry, transitional housing, and behavioral intervention programs to ex-offenders and justice-involved individuals across Connecticut and New York, funded by government contracts and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offender Reentry and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Parole Offices and Probation Offices (92215), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management) (BPAKANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN), Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry) (BPAIAFAE), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Offender reentry services
• Transitional housing programs
• Halfway house operations
• Cognitive behavioral interventions
• Probation residential programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Primary revenue stream from state and federal government contracts including Connecticut Department of Correction, State Court Support Services Division, Dutchess County Office of Probation, and the United States District Office of Federal Probation for housing clients in various programs.
2. Grants and Funding: Receives Community Development Block Grant funding ($20,000 annually from City of New Haven) and other grant funding for specific programs and services.
3. Donations: Accepts charitable donations through PayPal to support the organization's mission and programming.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Project M.O.R.E., Inc. operates a portfolio of residential and non-residential reentry and reintegration programs for ex-offenders on parole, probation, bail, or recently released from correctional facilities. Service delivery includes transitional housing, halfway house work release, supportive housing, day reporting centers, cognitive behavioral interventions (MRT, Anger Management, CBI), employment and GED programming, substance use and mental health coordination, and a Reentry Welcome Center. Programming is delivered through multi-bed facilities in Connecticut and New York under contract with state and federal corrections and probation agencies.

Product overview

Project M.O.R.E., Inc. (Project Model Offender Reintegration Experience) operates as a multi-service social services organization providing reentry and reintegration programs across Connecticut and New York. The portfolio consists of residential facilities (transitional houses, halfway houses, supportive housing), day reporting centers, employment and educational services, cognitive behavioral interventions, and specialized programs for probation violators, federal clients, and women. Key programs include the Walter Brooks Halfway House (67-bed male work release), Virginia Wells Transitional House (21-bed female), Project M.O.R.E. Transitional House (28-bed male), Roger Everson Supportive Housing, Probation Violation Residential Center (PVRC), Community Transition Center (CTC), Women's Reporting Center, RESTART program, CBI services, Employment Program Services, GED education, and the Reentry Welcome Center. The organization also operates a Diaper Bank in partnership with the Connecticut Diaper Bank.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Walter Brooks Halfway House A 67-bed male-only work release program that supports clients in re-entry through employment assistance, savings programs, required programming, and case management. Funded by Connecticut Department of Correction.
• Virginia Wells Transitional House A 21-bed female transitional program offering structure and services for women 18+ to transition back into the community with up to six-month stays, requiring engagement in treatment and employment or school. Funded by the State Court Support Services Division.
• Project M.O.R.E. Transitional House A State-funded 28-bed male-only program serving probation and pre-trial clients with 4-6 month stays, including 150 hours of community service, employment requirements, savings accounts, and required programming (Case Management, AA, NA, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, GED Prep, LifeSkills).
• Roger Everson Supportive Housing A ten-bed, nine-unit facility (eight efficiency units and one two-bedroom unit) for male clients preparing for independent living through employment requirements and mandatory security savings accounts.
• Project Remedial Education And Development (GED Program) A GED program operated in partnership with New Haven Adult and Continuing Education Center, offering classes Monday through Thursday from 1-4 PM as a satellite location.
• Regional Transportation Unit Transportation services for facility referrals to and from courts, probation, medical appointments, family services, and other appointments.
• Federal Provisional Shelter Service Program Contract with the United States District Office of Federal Probation to house federal clients at PMTH, Virginia Wells Transitional House, and the Walter Brooks Halfway House.
• Diaper Bank A satellite office partnership with the Connecticut Diaper Bank providing emergency diaper disbursement to program clients and community residents, with Square checkout for donations.
• Project MORE Reentry Welcome Center A one-stop shop reentry services center providing Peer Support Specialists, identification assistance, housing navigation, SNAP, transportation, medical care, substance use disorder assistance, mental health care, employment support, peer group sessions, career resources, clothing, and computer access.
• Dutchess County Transitional Housing A 38-bed transitional housing program providing alternative housing for individuals awaiting treatment recommendations, with transportation to court appearances, doctor appointments, DSS appointments, nightly AA/NA meetings, and life skills groups.
• Probation Violation Residential Center (PVRC) An 8-bed regional center for male and female probation violators serving Hudson Valley counties (Dutchess, Putnam, Columbia, Orange, Ulster). Provides 90-180 days of programming including substance abuse education, employment readiness, cognitive behavioral treatment, life skills, and aftercare planning.
• Community Transition Center (CTC) A Day Reporting Center with 100-person capacity in Poughkeepsie, NY serving young people ages 17-25 as a condition of Probation or Pretrial release. Provides evidence-based curriculums (MRT, Anger Management, Employment Skills), COMPAS assessments, life skills, HSE, and community service.
• Women's Reporting Center An Alternative to Incarceration program funded by the State of New York Division of Criminal Justice Services. Provides gender-responsive programming including case management, Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), and the Ready, Set, Work! employment curriculum.
• RESTART (Re-Entry Stabilization, Transition And Reintegration Track) A jail-based transition and re-entry program serving 50 male and 20 female high-risk offenders with evidence-based curriculum including MRT, Seeking Safety, New Directions, Anger Management, RSW, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. A collaborative initiative with Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, Probation, and behavioral health agencies.
• Employment Program Services Transitional employment programming (Tier 1) providing evidence-based employment groups, cognitive behavioral interventions, case management, and subsidized employment opportunities for individuals transitioning from Dutchess County Jail, probation, or court.
• CBI (Cognitive Behavioral Interventions) Evidence-based cognitive behavioral intervention services using Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), a 12-16 step curriculum with rolling group admissions and Interactive Journaling. Started January 1, 2019.
• DBCH Jail Substance Use Disorder Program Collaboration with Dutchess County Dept. of Behavioral and Community Health to provide services to in-jail Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) clients, including warm handoffs to transitional and post-release peer services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dutchess County $2.4M investment saves money and reduces criminal activity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Annie E. Casey FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational foundation supporting programs that strengthen families and communities. Listed as a collaborative partner supporting Project M.O.R.E.'s reentry programming.
• City of New Haven Re-entrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity government initiative supporting reentry efforts. Provides referrals and coordination for ex-offenders returning to New Haven.
• Court Support Services Division (Connecticut)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState judicial branch division that funds and refers clients to Virginia Wells Transitional House and Probation Violation Residential Stabilization Center.
• State of Connecticut Department of CorrectionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that funds and refers clients to the Walter Brooks Halfway House work release program.
• State Department of Probation (Dutchess County)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty probation department that funds and refers clients to Dutchess County Transitional Housing, PVRC, Women's Reporting Center, and RESTART program.
• United States District Office of Federal ProbationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal probation office under contract to house federal clients at Project M.O.R.E. Transitional House, Virginia Wells House, and Walter Brooks Halfway House.
• Dutchess County Sheriff's Office (DCSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in RESTART jail-based transition and re-entry program designed to reduce recidivism of high-risk criminal offenders.
• Dutchess County Dept. of Behavioral and Community Health (DBCH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on DBCH Jail SUB Program providing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services and warm handoffs to post-release care for jail inmates.
• Hudson Valley Mental Health (HVMH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health provider collaboration in RESTART program providing services to jail inmates with cognitive behavioral interventions.
• New Haven Adult EducationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides GED instructors at Project M.O.R.E. as satellite location. Classes held Monday-Thursday 1-4 PM for client educational advancement.
• Diaper Bank of ConnecticutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership making Project M.O.R.E. a satellite office for diaper disbursement, serving both program clients and community residents.
• Workforce AlliancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkforce development organization providing employment services and job training partnerships for Project M.O.R.E. clients.
• Greater New Haven Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness membership organization supporting workforce development and employment opportunities for clients.
• Cornell Scott Hill Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally qualified health center providing healthcare services referral and coordination for clients.
• United Way of Greater New HavencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit coalition supporting community services including Project M.O.R.E.'s reentry programming.
• Christian Community Action of New HavenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity action agency providing support services to low-income individuals including Project M.O.R.E. clients.
• Emerge Connecticut Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing services to ex-offenders, collaboration on reentry initiatives.
• Greater New Haven OICminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOpportunities Industrialization Center providing job training and employment services for clients.
• Fresh Start Reentry Initiative (City of New Haven)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity program for reentry clients that Project M.O.R.E. assists with setup, coordination, and job fair events.
• New Haven Department of Public WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity department that may provide community service placement opportunities for Project M.O.R.E. clients.
• Elm City Communities and Housing AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing authority providing housing assistance coordination for clients transitioning from programs.
• Columbus House IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless shelter and services provider in New Haven for housing coordination.
• Boys & Girls Club of New HavenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization supporting families of clients.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BI Incorporated (GEO Care): For-profit provider of community-based correctional services including day reporting, electronic monitoring, and reentry programs. Competes with Project M.O.R.E.'s day reporting center and supervision services, often under government contracts.
• Goodwill Industries International: National workforce development nonprofit operating reentry and justice-involved employment programs alongside broader job training. Comparable employment and vocational rehabilitation component, though broader mission.
• Volunteers of America (VOA): Large national nonprofit operating reentry, housing, and behavioral health programs across many states. Broader portfolio than Project M.O.R.E. but directly competes in correctional reentry and transitional housing services.

Emerging players

• Exodus Transitional Community: New York City-based reentry nonprofit providing housing, case management, and workforce services to formerly incarcerated individuals. Smaller and more geographically concentrated, but directly comparable service model.
• A New Way of Life Reentry Project: Los Angeles-based reentry nonprofit focused on housing and supportive services for formerly incarcerated women. Comparable residential reentry model and women-specific programming akin to Project M.O.R.E.'s Virginia Wells House.

Direct peers

• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO): National nonprofit providing transitional employment and reentry workforce services to people returning from incarceration. Directly comparable to Project M.O.R.E.'s Employment Program Services and Ready, Set, Work! curricula.
• Fortune Society: New York City nonprofit offering comprehensive reentry services including alternatives-to-incarceration, transitional housing, employment, and behavioral health. Comparable wraparound service model and government-contract funding base.
• Safer Foundation: Illinois-based reentry nonprofit providing vocational training, housing, and case management funded primarily by state and federal government contracts. Comparable service mix and reliance on corrections-funded programming.
• The Doe Fund: New York-based nonprofit running transitional housing and work-ready programs (Ready, Willing & Able) for people with criminal histories. Comparable residential + workforce reentry model and government contracting approach.
• Osborne Association: Long-standing New York-based nonprofit providing reentry, housing, and family services to people involved in the criminal justice system. Operates similar residential, alternatives-to-incarceration, and behavioral health programs, making it a direct peer to Project M.O.R.E.'s CT/NY operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/project-more

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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