Hudson Link starts life skills program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility Motivated by the men at Sing Sing, Hudson Link launches a monthly speaker series called “Ripples of Hope.” Professionals from the community visit Sing Sing one Friday per month to lead seminars and workshops on topics such as: resume writing, effective oral and presentation […]
May 2008
Hudson Link expands to Taconic Correctional Facility for women For the first time ever, Hudson Link expands college programming to a medium security women’s correctional facility. Partnering with Mercy, Nyack and Vassar Colleges, Hudson Link offers college preparatory and college classes as well as the Inside Out College Program at the Taconic Correctional Facility. This […]
January 2008
Hudson Link launches Alumni Services Program to provide reentry support to graduates after release from prison Recognizing the importance of a strong support network, Hudson Link launches a unique and innovative program focused on helping alumni successfully transition back into their families and communities. The goals of the Alumni Program are to increase employment opportunities, […]
March 2007
Hudson Link forms Alumni Youth Assistance Program to speak to young people about choices and the consequences of criminal behavior Hudson Link and its alumni partner with residential programs, middle and high schools in Westchester County, New York City and the five boroughs to speak with young people about the consequences of their choices and […]
June 2006
June 2006 Hudson Link is in the news. WRNN-TV produces a news special about the college program at Sing Sing WRNN-TV news correspondent Tara-Lynn Wagner, attends the Sing Sing Correctional Facility’s Hudson Link/Mercy commencement ceremony and speaks with students about how the program has transformed their lives. Tara Lynn states, “seeing the men receive their […]
June 2004
Hudson Link/Mercy College hosts their first commencement ceremony at Sing Sing Correctional Facility With a flutist playing in the background and in front of a room full of family members and friends, 23 students at Sing Sing received their Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Behavioral Science from Hudson Link/Mercy College. Venerable actor Ossie Davis delivered […]