News - 2009
Alumni Association Participates in Rally for Recovery Walk
West Caldwell, NJ, Sep 14 - Arthur Townes, Director of the CEC Alumni Association, was joined by association coordinators Yolanda Epps, Deynia Edwards and over fifteen CEC alumni for the annual Rally for Recovery Walk in New York City on Sept. 12. Thousands of participants formed a human bridge across the historic Brooklyn Bridge to raise awareness about drug addiction recovery.
"I would like to thank all the Alumni Association members who joined us for this event. Their participation represents their dedication to leading productive and meaningful lives," said Director Townes.
New York Governor David A. Paterson was the guest speaker and described recent changes to sentencing laws in New York State. Smokey Robinson, American R&B and soul legend, provided the days entertainment.
The CEC Alumni Association is comprised of former offenders who have successfully completed a CEC reentry treatment program. The Alumni Association assists these ex-offenders in their transition from treatment back into the community. As mentors, alumni are available to offenders, before and after release, to provide referral assistance and encourage them to set goals, find jobs, and utilize social services.
The Alumni Association holds monthly meetings at CEC's New Jersey facilities, including Tully House, Delaney Hall, Talbot Hall, Logan Hall and Bo Robinson, as well as Coleman Hall and Hoffman Hall located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During the meetings, alumni return to speak with current residents and share stories about their journey toward successful community reentry.
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