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Reentry Association of WNY Inc
Rochester, NY · EIN 261899706 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE I03 · Crime & Legal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · rawny.org
revenue
$1.0M
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$264K
employees
15
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

RAWNY is dedicated to serving our community by supporting the men and women who have experienced incarceration, and the agencies that serve them, to ensure anyone reentering has access to needed resources and support.

profile · synthesized from sources

Reentry Association of WNY Inc (RAWNY) supports individuals returning from incarceration in Western New York by connecting them with resources to overcome barriers to reentry. The organization provides case management, housing assistance, employment training, legal navigation, and health support. RAWNY also convenes regional stakeholders through initiatives like Reentry Week to strengthen collaboration and improve reintegration outcomes.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Health + Wellness Support
Provides mental health counseling, peer recovery support, and substance use treatment as part of reentry planning
Housing Partnerships
Collaborates with local organizations to secure transitional and permanent housing for returning citizens
ID & Documentation Assistance
Helps returning citizens obtain vital documents such as birth certificates, Social Security cards, and driver’s licenses
Legal Navigation & Advocacy
Assists clients with court fines, probation requirements, and other legal system hurdles to reduce recidivism
One-Stop Intake & Case Management
Centralized assessment and referral hub that connects clients with housing, ID services, legal support, and other reentry resources
Reentry Week
Annual community initiative featuring events and the Reentry Connections Conference to strengthen collaboration among reentry service providers, employers, and advocates
Skills Training & Employment Pathways
Offers GED preparation, computer training, resume development, and job placement support
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Reentry Support Services 3 activities
    • Client impact and recidivism outcomes
      Served over 1,000 clients since 2023, including 531 individuals released from incarceration in Monroe County in the past year and over 200 federal clients or those under federal supervision. Reports a 98% success rate in preventing recidivism, 93% stable housing retention, and 90% adherence to physical and mental health treatment plans.
    • Core reentry support services
      Provides comprehensive direct support to adults 18 and over who are preparing for release, recently returned from incarceration, or at risk of incarceration, including assistance with housing, food, clothing, identification documents, driver’s license applications, public benefits enrollment, and transportation. Offers walk-in intake Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
    • Reentry One-Stop community hub
      Operates a centralized reentry hub that connects returning citizens to housing, healthcare, employment, education, and support groups through a network of over 50 partner organizations, providing coordinated referrals and case management.
  • Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
    • Annual Reentry Week and Conference
      Organizes an annual Reentry Week featuring community events, panel discussions, resource sharing, networking, and a vendor area through the Reentry Connections: Collaboration for Change Conference, aimed at strengthening collaboration among reentry service providers and supporting individuals recently released from incarceration.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Education and workforce development
      Offers education and employment readiness services including GED preparation, computer skills training, resume development, job placement assistance, and vocational training in fields such as manufacturing, construction, and barbering through partnerships with RTMA, Opportunity ROCS, and BOCES.
  • Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
    • Financial literacy and economic empowerment
      Provides financial literacy education on budgeting, credit building, debt repayment, and saving, and supports formerly incarcerated individuals in overcoming financial barriers and poverty to become productive, tax-paying citizens.
  • Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
    • Health and wellness services
      Delivers integrated health and wellness support including medical care coordination, insurance enrollment, mental health counseling, substance use treatment, peer recovery support, trauma-informed care, and access to fitness and wellness programming such as ROCovery Fitness for those maintaining 48 hours of sobriety.
  • Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
    • In-kind donation acceptance
      Accepts in-kind donations of clothing and furniture to support reentering individuals’ basic needs.
  • Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
    • Legal and advocacy services
      Provides legal navigation, case management, and advocacy to help clients address court fines, probation violations, non-criminal legal issues, and other justice system barriers using techniques such as motivational interviewing and de-escalation.
  • Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
    • Peer support and community belonging
      Facilitates peer support groups, mentoring, storytelling opportunities, and leadership roles for program participants to combat stigma, promote healing, and foster community integration.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Transitional and permanent supportive housing
      Operates transitional housing programs (Jennifer House and Nielsen House) for justice-involved women and men, serving up to 30 residents at a time, and has developed dozens of permanent supportive housing units over the past six years. Provides housing placement and collaborates regionally to secure stable housing for returning citizens.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.05M
Contributions & grants$1.05M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$120%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.04M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$440K
Grants paid out$187K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$929K
Cash$579K
Investments$0
Liabilities$665K
Net assets$264K
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
David Dey Contracted Financial Officer 20 $65K
Yarelis Rivera Interim Executive Director 40 $47K
Ann Graham Executive Director 40 $35K
board members · 10
  • Carl Hatch-Feir — Board Member
  • Cathy Buckert — President
  • Dick Laidlaw — Treasurer
  • Dr Craig Waleed — Board Member
  • Jose Rodriquez — Board Member
  • Kayann Williams — Board Member
  • Michelle Lee — Board Member
  • Pamela Ayers — Vice President
  • Robert Burns — Board Member
  • Thomas Gant — Board Member
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • BOCES Partner — Provided information on vocational training opportunities in construction, barbering, and other trades.
  • Compeer Rochester Partner — Provided healthcare and self-care resources during Reentry Week.
  • Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Rochester (CCCS) Partner — Provided financial literacy education on credit, budgeting, and debt management during Reentry Week.
  • Driven 2 Success Partner — Provided information on affordable car loan programs to improve transportation access during Reentry Week.
  • Friends at the Rochester Public Market Partner — Supported grocery affordability by matching SNAP benefits during Reentry Week.
  • Golisano Institute for Entrepreneurship Partner — Host venue for the Reentry Connections Conference during Reentry Week.
  • Habitat for Humanity Partner — Provided information on qualifying for housing repairs during Reentry Week.
  • Harvard Center for the Developing Child Partner — Cited for research on the biological impact of supportive relationships, informing RAWNY’s theory of change.
  • Huther Doyle Partner — Shared addiction recovery and reentry success stories during Reentry Week.
  • Monroe County Government — Provides reentry services to individuals released in Monroe County.
  • Opportunity ROCS Partner — Provided career development and job training advice during Reentry Week.
  • RAND Corporation Partner — Cited for research showing reduced recidivism through community ties, indicating use of evidence-based frameworks.
  • REOC Partner — Provided information on GED and vocational education programs during Reentry Week.
  • ROCovery Fitness Partner — Provided free fitness and wellness programming for individuals maintaining sobriety during Reentry Week.
  • Reentry Association of WNY Inc Network — Member of a network supporting reentry services in Western New York
  • Regional Health Reach Partner — Provided healthcare information and self-care education during Reentry Week.
  • RocDog Partner — Provided therapy dog interactions to support emotional wellness during Reentry Week.
  • Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) Partner — Provided career development resources and vocational training information in manufacturing and related fields.
  • State Senator Tim Kennedy Partner — Collaborates with Reentry Association of WNY in advocating for Clean Slate legislation to support reentry and reduce recidivism.
  • Urban Institute Partner — Cited as a research source on reentry challenges, indicating alignment with evidence-based practices.
  • WNY Partner — Collaborates with partners across Western New York to secure transitional and permanent housing options.
  • Western New York Network — Operates as a reentry service provider within the Western New York region, implying regional network integration.
  • Yield Giving Fund Funder — Awarded a $2 million grant to support the organization’s reentry programs.
  • partner agency Partner — Collaborates with partner agencies to deliver job training programs such as forklift certification.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Cross-System Collaboration and Advocacy
    methodology: cross_sector_collaboration
    By strengthening collaboration among service providers, government agencies, employers, and courts—and advocating for policy change like record sealing—the organization reduces systemic barriers to housing and employment, because structural change amplifies individual-level support.
  • One-Stop Reentry Model
    methodology: one_stop_reentry
    By centralizing access to services through a single point of entry, the organization reduces systemic navigation burden and increases engagement, because streamlined intake lowers barriers and builds consistency in care for returning citizens.
  • Peer-Led Support and Lived Experience Integration
    methodology: peer_led_support
    By employing staff with lived experience of incarceration and using peer-led mentoring, the organization fosters trust, models successful reintegration, and counters stigma, because shared identity strengthens relational engagement and hope.
  • Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Based Engagement
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By grounding services in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and sustained relationships, the organization improves client well-being and service utilization, because safety and emotional regulation are prerequisites for effective reentry support.