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Osborne Picnic Celebrates Community and Honors Elaine Connelly

The annual Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) picnic brought together families for a joyful day in Prospect Park. The celebration was filled with games, music, and connection, and held special meaning as we honored the memory of longtime volunteer Elaine M. Connelly, who passed away last November, with a dedicated bench.

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Spotlight

Andrew Stroud

“Jails 2 Jobs gave me the opportunity to have financial maintenance, get a job, and broaden my horizons. I gained hope and opportunity. When you come home, not having these things can stagnate you.”

Andrew Stroud, a graduate of Osborne’s workforce development programs

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Arts Build Community at the Brooklyn Museum

Children and caregivers from Osborne’s Brooklyn-based Recreation for Children of Incarcerated Parents and their Families program (Rec) visited the Brooklyn Museum.

Read about their trip here!
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After 24 years in prison, reentering society felt overwhelming, but Osborne gave me the support and guidance I needed to rebuild my life. From securing housing and benefits to learning new skills, Osborne not only helped me find stability but also inspired me to give back and support others on their journey home.

Francisco, ReentryWorks graduate

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The time and effort staff put in during the program is the most valuable thing about NeON. [Staff memebers] Piero and Aneta mean the world to me. They went out of their way to help me get something that I thought was impossible. They actually care. NeON helped me get my OSHA flagger certificiation, and I ended up interviewing, meeting different people, gaining work experience, and getting a better job. Today, I’m successful and able to take care of my family.

Anthony, NeON Works participant

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Our Programs

Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities impacted by the criminal legal system — at court, in jails and prisons, at community sites, and through housing programs.


 

Our Advocacy

Our policy arm is dedicated to building a society and justice system that promotes healing, safety, accountability, and real opportunities to thrive.


 

Our Impact

Our annual results—along with reflections from our partners—demonstrate how Osborne makes a difference for people before, during, and after incarceration.

“After 24 years in prison, reentering society felt overwhelming, but Osborne gave me the support and guidance I needed to rebuild my life. From securing housing and benefits to learning new skills, Osborne not only helped me find stability but also inspired me to give back and support others on their journey home”

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Expanding Alternatives to Incarceration in NYC: A Pathway to Safely Closing Rikers Island

A new report outlines strategies to decarcerate Rikers Island by expanding community-based alternatives that address the root causes of New Yorkers’ justice involvement.

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Join us October 22 for our third Annual Benefit!

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Celebrating the development of 88 more units of supportive housing for older adults returning from incarceration at Marcus Garvey Phase 2.

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    Supportive Housing Programs Get Boost with Liberty Landing Announcement

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    Spotlight

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    FamilyWorks provides tools to become an active citizen and a better loved one. It’s about looking at life with the lens of contribution: ‘What can I offer?’ not ‘What can I take?’

    Family Works Graduate

    Read our program update