News - 2012

Letter from Colleen Smith, Counselor, Delaney Hall

West Caldwell, NJ June 22 -
I would like to take a moment to respond to the New York Times “Unlocked” series which has been heralded by some readers as a model of investigative....

Nationally Syndicated Radio Show Interviews
Dr. Robert Mackey

West Caldwell, NJ June 21 -
Dr. Robert Mackey appeared on the nationally syndicated program "The Brian Lehrer Show" to refute the allegations reported in the New York Times....

Statement from Community Education Centers, Inc.

West Caldwell, NJ June 18 -
The New York Times report is an error filled and gross exaggeration to support their self-proclaimed conclusion that community reentry programs....

Talbot and Delaney Halls Hold Successful Fatherhood Program Graduations

West Caldwell, NJ June 15 -
One goal of the CEC family services program is to return male residents to society as fathers with a better understanding and commitment to....

Long Beach Wins First Prize at Recovery Event

West Caldwell, NJ June 6 -
Residents of the Long Beach Community Corrections Re-Entry Center (LBCCRC) won first prize in the banner competition at the "Al-Impics," out of....

Toler House Successfully Renews Federal Bureau of Prisons Reentry Center Contract

West Caldwell, NJ May 31 -
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) re-awarded a Residential Reentry Center (RRC) contract to Community Education Centers, Inc. (CEC) to....

Family Services Program Thriving Across the Nation

West Caldwell, NJ May 31 -
Learn more about media coverage of the CEC Family Services Program....

CEC Leads Nation with Facility Accreditation Record

West Caldwell, NJ May 31 -
A foundation of Community Education Centers' (CEC) mission is to evaluate the facilities and programs the company operates to assess their quality and....

CEC Staff Participate in "Jeans for Troops" Event

West Caldwell, NJ May 25 -
CEC staff across the county participated in the G.I. Go Fundís "Jeans for Troops" fundraising drive to benefit returning veterans. Over 300....

Rutgers University Provides Tully House Residents Art Lessons For Life

West Caldwell, NJ May 22 -
The artwork created by nine Tully House residents was a strong statement of reflection and recovery made during a guided visit to....

Tully House Holds GED Graduation

West Caldwell, NJ May 11 -
As the twelve proud Tully House residents dressed in shining blue caps and gowns entered the gymnasium to thunderous applause, the ideas....

Williams Street Center Volunteers for Earth Day Cleanup

West Caldwell, NJ May 2 -
Earth Day in Denver, Colorado took on a special meaning for staff and residents of the Williams Street Center (WSC) as they volunteered their....

Delaney Hall Residents Earn Food Serving Certification

West Caldwell, NJ April 27 -
Delaney Hall is proud to announce the graduation of the first five Essex County residents in the ServSafe® Food Handling program. Developed to....

Talbot Hall Staff and Alumni Volunteer Plant Trees in Newark for Arbor Day

West Caldwell, NJ April 20 -
Staff and alumni from Talbot Hall teamed up with community members to celebrate Arbor Day and plant trees in Newark, New Jersey onApril 19....

Philadelphia Beautified by Coleman Hall Staff and Residents

West Caldwell, NJ April 17 -
An annual rite of spring in Philadelphia is the Philly Spring Cleanup, which is a very successful community service event where hundreds of volunteers....

Talbot Hall Alumnus Awarded Distinguished Scholarships

West Caldwell, NJ April 13 -
Walter Fortson, a current student at Rutgers University and former resident of Talbot Hall, is reaping the benefits of hard work, determination, and....

Long Beach Community Corrections Center Featured in Los Angeles NBC Affiliate Segments

West Caldwell, NJ April 9 -
The Long Beach Community Corrections Center, CEC's 112-bed residential reentry facility for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, was....

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