What NJ Reentry does

NJ Reentry Corporation (NJRC) is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2014 by former New Jersey Governor James McGreevey. The organization provides comprehensive wraparound reentry services for individuals returning from incarceration, addiction treatment, or military service, anchored by a case management model delivered through licensed social workers and biopsychosocial evaluations. Service lines span addiction treatment (including medication-assisted treatment), medical/dental/psychiatric healthcare via the Francine A. LeFrak Wellness Center, legal services (bail and court-fine dismissal, ID restoration, expungements), housing referrals, benefit enrollment, and employment assistance.

The operational backbone is the Governor's Reentry Training and Employment Center in Kearny, a 25,000-square-foot facility launched in 2021 that offers federally and state-licensed training across roughly 16 credentialing programs including CDL Tractor-Trailer, welding, HVAC, construction, forklift, solar panel installation, medical assistant/billing-coding, CISCO CCNA, culinary arts, and peer recovery specialist. NJRC operates ten physical locations across northern and central New Jersey (Jersey City, Elizabeth, Neptune City, Carteret, Newark, Toms River, Paterson, Kearny) plus specialized verticals including the Veterans Justice Outreach Initiative, Espiritu Latino (immigration services), The Women's Project (launched 2020), the NJRC Ambassador Program, and Reentry Outreach. Technology is limited to a proprietary case management system, Google Forms for intake, and standard communication integrations; no AI/ML capabilities are evidenced.

NJRC operates on a donation and grant-funded model with services provided free of charge to participants. Revenue streams include foundation grants (notably a $300,000 LeFrak Foundation grant for CDL training in February 2026), corporate donations, government contracts with corrections departments and workforce development agencies, and educational grants including FAFSA-funded culinary arts training. The organization reports serving more than 31,000 cumulative participants since 2014, with approximately 7,500 individuals served annually, 14,000+ jobs secured, and 14,000+ connections to addiction treatment. Documented outcome metrics show a 19.7% participant re-arrest rate versus 51.4% statewide, and a 10% reincarceration rate versus 30.4% statewide, forming the primary evidence base for funder ROI.

Name

NJ Reentry

Legal name

New Jersey Reentry Corporation

Website

https://njreentry.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NJ Reentry Corporation is a New Jersey 501(c)(3) non-profit providing comprehensive wraparound reentry services, including addiction treatment, healthcare, legal aid, and industry-credentialed job training, to individuals returning from incarceration, addiction treatment, or military service across ten locations in northern and central New Jersey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services - Reentry and Workforce Reintegration

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN), Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF)

Keywords

• Reentry services
• Workforce reintegration
• Addiction recovery
• Case management
• Veteran services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jersey City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Corporate Donations: NJRC operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization primarily funded through donations from foundations (such as the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation's $300,000 CDL training donation) and corporate donors.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from federal, state, and county government sources including partnerships with corrections departments, workforce development agencies, and healthcare systems.
3. FAFSA and Educational Grants: Some training programs such as Culinary Arts through Hudson County Community College are funded through FAFSA grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NJRC provides comprehensive wraparound reentry services for individuals returning from jail or prison, addiction treatment, or military service. Services include addiction treatment and medication-assisted treatment, medical/dental/psychiatric healthcare, federal/state/county social services, case management, employment assistance, industry-credential job training, legal services (bail and court fine dismissal, ID restoration, expungements), housing referrals, and veteran-specific support. All services are provided at no cost to participants through donations, grants, and government contracts.

Product overview

NJ Reentry Corporation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency providing comprehensive wraparound services for citizens returning from jail, prison, addiction treatment, or military service. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs centered around The Governor's Reentry Training and Employment Center (the cornerstone facility providing industry-recognized credentials), The Francine A. LeFrak Wellness Center (medical, behavioral, and dental screening services), and the Community Resource Center. Specialized initiatives include the NJRC Ambassador Program, Veterans Justice Outreach Initiative, NJRC Espíritu Latino (immigration services), The Women's Project, and Reentry Outreach. The training center offers 16 major certification skill sets including CDL training, welding, HVAC, medical billing/coding, and cybersecurity certifications, while the wellness center provides healthcare linkage through partnerships with RWJBarnabas and Clara Maass Medical Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Governor's Reentry Training and Employment Center
• Francine A. LeFrak Wellness Center
• Community Resource Center (CRC)
• Veterans Justice Outreach Initiative
• Espiritu Latino
• The Women's Project
• NJRC Ambassador Program
• Reentry Outreach Department

Quantifiable outcome

• Re-arrest rate of 19.7% compared to 51.4% for general reentry population
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hudson County Department of Corrections (HCDOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal strategic partner in the pilot reentry model initiated in Jersey City that led to NJRC's establishment in 2014.
• New Jersey Department of Family Services (DFS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in the pilot reentry model that led to NJRC's establishment.
• RWJBarnabas HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative healthcare partnership providing on-site medical and behavioral health care screenings at the Francine A. LeFrak Wellness Center.
• Clara Maass Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical screenings and healthcare linkage services for NJRC participants.
• MaloSmiles USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDental care provider offering comprehensive dental screenings at the Wellness Center.
• New Bridge Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services at the Training Center.
• Hudson County Community CollegecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational partner providing Culinary Arts training and financial literacy courses. Culinary Arts program funded through FAFSA grants.
• National Career InstitutecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining vendor providing Electrical Assistant (5-month course) and HVAC (6-month course) training with OSHA-30 and EPA certifications.
• Site Safety SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining vendor providing 7-day Forklift Training course with certifications including Forklift Operator, Scissor Lift Operator, and Lockout/Tagout.
• Camden Dream CentercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner teaching CISCO's CCNA Routing & Switching, a 5-month IT-based course.
• Solar1coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner providing 10-day Solar Panel Installation course leading to Solar PV Installer and Green Construction certifications.
• PosiGenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolar panel sales company where NJRC participants interview for employment as Solar Panel Salespersons with on-the-job training.
• JPMorgan ChaseminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCorporate partner providing Introduction to Computers training.
• M&T BankminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFinancial institution providing Financial Literacy training.
• TD BankminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFinancial institution providing Financial Literacy training.
• EZ Wheels Driving SchoolcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDriving school providing 8-week, 160-hour CDL Tractor-Trailer training program for NJ Class A CDL preparation.
• UFS PersonnelcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining provider delivering 4-day SORA Security Guard course at the Training Center.
• Hugo Neu CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate developer led by Wendy Neu that donated space at Kearny Point for the Community Resource Center and Governor's Reentry Training Center.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner providing healthcare benefits and services for veterans. NJRC refers veterans to VA Medical Centers and Behavioral Health Clinics.
• National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans legal services organization providing discharge upgrades and character of discharge determinations for veterans.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor veterans organization with New Jersey chapter providing veteran support services and resources.
• American LegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans organization providing support services and advocacy for veterans in New Jersey.
• Community HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran services organization providing SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) housing and support services.
• Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal aid organization providing free legal representation for low-income individuals, supporting NJRC's Espiritu Latino immigration initiative.
• Frank Pollack, LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImmigration law firm providing pro bono legal services through the Espiritu Latino network.
• American Friends Service CommitteecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOrganization providing immigrant rights services in Newark and Red Bank, supporting NJRC's immigration initiative.
• Make the Road NJminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity organization providing immigration support services as part of the Espiritu Latino partner network.
• Swords to PlowsharesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVeterans organization providing discharge upgrade referrals and self-help guides for veterans.
• University Hospital (Newark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner co-convening statewide H.R. 1 Compliance Conference with NJRC for SNAP and Medicaid policy coordination.
• Rutgers University Behavioral Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic healthcare partner providing mental health and behavioral health services for NJRC's Women's Project and general participants.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Osborne Association: New York-based nonprofit offering reentry, family services, and alternatives-to-incarceration programs with employment, housing, and education components — directly comparable integrated reentry delivery.
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO): National nonprofit providing employment-focused reentry services to people returning from incarceration, with documented transitional employment and post-program placement outcomes — directly comparable to NJRC's employment-and-training model.
• Exodus Transitional Community: New York-based nonprofit offering reentry housing, employment, mentoring, and community reentry services — directly comparable in mission and program mix to NJRC's wraparound approach.
• The Doe Fund: New York-based nonprofit operating transitional work programs, supportive housing, and reentry services for people with justice involvement — comparable workforce-and-stability reentry model.
• A New Way of Life: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing reentry housing, legal, and supportive services to women and men exiting incarceration — directly comparable to NJRC's sub-brand approach to women and justice-involved populations.
• Root & Rebound: California-based nonprofit providing reentry legal services, record-clearing, and supportive services for people leaving incarceration — directly comparable to NJRC's legal-services-and-reentry hybrid model.
• Fortune Society: New York-based nonprofit delivering comprehensive reentry services including housing, employment, education, behavioral health, and advocacy — comparable to NJRC's integrated wraparound model in a neighboring state.
• Safer Foundation: Chicago-based nonprofit focused on employment and reentry services for people with criminal records, with documented post-release placement and retention outcomes — directly comparable employment-led reentry model.

Regional players

• OAR (Offender Aid and Restoration): Virginia-based nonprofit providing reentry services across employment, housing, mentoring, and case management — a comparable community reentry model serving a different state geography.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit operating reentry, supportive housing, behavioral health, and workforce programs across multiple states — broader incumbent offering overlapping capabilities but as part of a wider portfolio rather than reentry specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-jersey-reentry-corporation
• Xx.com/nj_reentry
• Facebookfacebook.com/NJReentry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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