Working together to equip people transitioning from involvement with the justice system with job skills, dignity and hope.
Our partner-based, personalized program eases the path for helping them to lead thriving and fruitful lives as full citizens of the community. We envision a world where all are enabled to find dignity through a stable life and meaningful work.
Unemployment for formerly incarcerated individuals without a structured reentry program is about 5 times that of the general population. About 27-30% are unemployed and no more than 40% are employed at any one time.
In contrast, WorkWell program graduates acheived a 58% employment rate in 2026 —more than double the typical employment rate for this population.
To learn more about the impact of our program, please view this short video.
Our programs reflect our values:
- Restoration: We are all works in progress; past challenges are not an indicator of future success.
- Community: We build a supportive and inclusive community, which is a means toward growth and transformation for all involved at WorkWell.
- Compassion: We provide a safe space. We listen, empathize and support each other.
- Commitment: We persist in the face of challenges so participants can overcome theirs.
- Integrity: We keep our word so participants know they have someone they can count on.
We are proud recipients of Candid’s Gold award for financial transparency!
Contact us: 609-802-5678 or info@workwellpartnership.org
Mailing address: 2688 Main St, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Training location: 219 E Hanover St, Trenton, NJ 08608
How to Apply
Are you a returning citizen? Are you interested in finding employment and support services through WorkWell’s training program? You can get started by:
- Filling out our application form: click here.
– OR – - Sending an email to info@workwellpartnership.org with your name and preferred contact information.
– OR – - Sending a text message with your name and contact information to 609-802-5678.
– OR – - Calling 609-802-5678 and leaving a voicemail with your name and contact information.
How to Help
WorkWell is a collaboration among partners. Partners offer expertise, time and resources to help us serve individuals navigating the difficult road from prison to sustained civilian employment and community participation. Ways to help include:
- Offering employment opportunities. Is your organization willing to hire or otherwise help motivated individuals with limited formal work experience?
- Volunteering. Are you interested in providing hands-on help for program operations?
- Underwriting. Are you or your organization willing to consider being a major financial partner?
- Donating. Are you able to support our work financially?
For more details on all of these, click here.
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