We wouldn’t be where we are today without their vision. They knew that education gives you power, how education changes lives and relationships, and that, even without Pell, it was essential to bring college back. So with the support of a broad coalition of educators, religious institutions, and correctional leaders, incarcerated leaders founded College Bound, […]
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Launching the Transitional Services Department
With the growth of our organization, the increasing importance of our reentry-focused services, and the continued expansions we anticipate over the next few years, we are restructuring Hudson Link to move our work with alumni into its own department, entitled Transitional Services, distinctive from our academic programs. The Transitional Services department will encompass our alumni homecomings and […]
Kiki Dunston Promoted to Inaugural Community Engagement Manager
Kiki Dunston, having thrived, persisted, and led with love as our Alumni Coordinator for the past three years, has been promoted to Hudson Link’s inaugural Community Engagement Manager! As our alumni population continues to grow and other parts of our organization start to evolve and change in response to the shifting landscape of higher education in […]
Furnishings Provides Real Second Chance
Those who know Hudson Link know that we are much more than a college program. Not only are we staunchly committed to supporting our students and alumni in fulfilling their academic goals, but we’re also passionate about ensuring our people can thrive while creating new opportunities for themselves. As we’ve continued to build out our re-entry […]
#CleanSlateCan’tWait: Advocacy and Statewide Action
On Thursday, December 1st, Hudson Link hosted a rally and press conference as part of a statewide day of action in support of Clean Slate NY. The rally was held right outside our headquarters in Ossining, with participants from all over Westchester. Hudson Link alumni Hilberto Ramos emceed the rally and presented our speakers, including Assembly […]
Give Connections this Giving Tuesday
Hudson Link supporters know that we are more than just a college program. We understand that support during release and transition home is essential to maximizing the impact of the educational work we do inside. At Hudson Link, we’re committed to leading the way in transitional support, and we need your support. When students come home, the […]