Almost twenty-six years ago I was arrested and subsequently sentenced to 25 years to life. When I arrived at my first of many correctional facilities, I started to believe my life was over. I felt loneliness, and despair, alongside an overwhelming sense of defeat. I honestly felt like the world had given up on me. […]
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Once More to Albany!
On Saturday, November 19th, Hudson Link staff made our way up to Alumni for the last Captial Region visit of 2022! This was our 4th gathering with our northernmost Hudson Link family in NY, and we were privileged to be joined by so many! We truly value these exciting chances to reconnect with our upstate alumni […]
Updates from New Beginnings: Hudson Link’s Transitional Housing Program
We understand that reentering citizens face a complex matrix of needs, especially regarding housing. That’s why Hudson Link is leading the way in transitional housing for formerly incarcerated people by engaging our alumni in the renovations of dilapidated homes near our central office. While housing is our keystone, today we’re happy to highlight how we’ve started to address other needs our […]
2nd Annual Faculty Retreat Was a Blast!
On Thursday, November 3rd, we hosted our second annual Faculty Retreat at the Bethany Arts Community. This year’s retreat supported and celebrated the good professors who spend their nights and evenings teaching across our six facilities. Our professors work tirelessly to help Hudson Link students reach their academic goals, and it’s our privilege to spend a […]
Steps Forward for New Beginnings
On Friday, October 14th, we held the first-ever Strategic Planning Session for our housing initiative, New Beginnings. Joined by staff, residents, board members, and alumni, we asked our key stakeholders to share their reflections on what works, what needs improvement, and what new ideas spark excitement regarding the current New Beginnings model. The day was packed […]
President Biden Sits With HL Alumnus To Discuss College In Prison
Last week, President Joe Biden sat down with Hudson Link Alumnus Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez to discuss criminal legal reform and college in prison as part of NowThis presidential forum. A formerly incarcerated activist, JJ Velaquez, was granted clemency in 2021 after spending 23 years in prison. Now, he spends his time on the outside fighting […]
