During just the first two weeks after release from prison, people leaving custody face a risk of death more than 12x higher than that of the general U.S. population. Expanding Medicaid–not stripping it away from millions of people–can help change that. prisonpolicy.org/blog/2022/11/2…

Meet Rafael, one of our Fellowship alumni, now working at Melba's Kitchen! 👨🏽‍🍳 Learn more about our Fellowship Program ⬇️ drivechangenyc.org/training

SIGN UP TO #VOLUNTEER! We need volunteers for our Food Distribution on July 10th and July 24th from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Come help us feed the community and enjoy a fun day with the Drive Change team. 💚 Sign up: forms.monday.com/forms/bae38f07… #volunteering #Brooklyn

Our Director of Social Enterprise & Initiatives, Travis Sylvester, represented Drive Change at this year’s #CaribbeanHeritageMonth celebration with Governor Kathy Hochul , honoring the vibrant cultures and powerful contributions of Caribbean communities across #NewYork.

Reentry programs like Bike Path are turning transportation into transformation. 🚲 Formerly incarcerated New Yorkers are getting hands-on training, maintaining the Citi Bike fleet, with nearly 100% of graduates hired at $26.75/hr. Read more: gothamist.com/news/for-the-f…

We’re proud to announce that Drive Change has been selected to receive a 2025 Principal Grant from the #JacquesPepinFoundation! This grant supports our mission to provide hands-on culinary and life skills training to justice-involved young people. jp.foundation

Happy 4th from the Drive Change family! 💚 #4thofjuly2025

Food insecurity is an overlooked consequence of incarceration, and it can’t be separated from the problems of homelessness & unemployment Apart from the obvious policy choice of incarcerating fewer people, states & counties must provide more support for recently released people

Big thanks to the Beacon Cheer Team for volunteering at our latest food distribution! 💪🏾 Want to get in on the impact? We’re doing it again on July 24th and July 31st — come help us feed the community. 💚 Sign up! forms.monday.com/forms/bae38f07… #NYC #Volunteers

“Deadlocking” patients in isolation on Rikers, a form of extreme confinement, has come to light, with individuals held for months without sunlight, human contact, or medication. A whistleblower’s testimony is now fueling an investigation. themarshallproject.org/2025/06/27/rik…

Voices from Solitary: Fighting for Everyone's Liberation solitarywatch.org/2025/07/07/voi…

#NYC needs to invest more in community-based alternatives to #incarceration and #reentryprograms⁣. ✅ CASES' mobile mental health teams cut re-arrest rates by 70% over 2 years 🛑 Graduates from ATI/Reentry Coalition programs see under 20% recidivism. citylimits.org/opinion-why-ny…

Meet Kidane, one of our amazing Fellows training at Rosemary’s! Through the Drive Change Fellowship, he’s building skills and community in the kitchen. Want to support our next cohort? Becoming a HSJ partner ⬇️ drivechangenyc.org/partners

If These Wheels Could Talk... 🚚💚 Join us on Tuesday, July 22, anytime between 2–5 PM to say goodbye to Snowday, the #foodtruck where it all began. Enjoy summer bites, homemade popsicles, and community vibes as we honor Snowday’s legacy. See you there!

Among the 35 jail births identified in the news over 10 years, at least two-thirds of them occurred inside jail cells. Those are horrifying conditions for anyone – let alone someone who is in labor. prisonpolicy.org/blog/2025/07/0…

70% of parents in state prison keep in touch with their kids via mail. This outrageous hike on stamp prices will hit them hard – especially considering they are often paid pennies per hour (or LESS) for work behind bars. usatoday.com/story/money/20…

After three decades of wrongful conviction, Brian Boles and Charles Collins have finally been exonerated in New York. apnews.com/article/wrongf…

🎓💚 Congratulations to our Spring Cohort Grads! Thank you to Antonio Reynoso and his team for hosting the graduation at Borough Hall! Interested in joining the Fellowship Program? Fall Cohort applications open this August. ⬇️ drivechangenyc.org/training

#WeAreHiring -> Culinary Experience Manager We’re looking for a dynamic culinary leader to guide our kitchen operations, develop seasonal menus, and mentor the next generation of hospitality professionals. Apply ⬇️ drivechangenyc.org/open-role-culi… #HiringNow

Our Summer Cohort is officially here 👏🏾 Follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter for regular updates on their progress! 💚 #Donate to help us continue to DRIVE CHANGE THROUGH QUALITY EMPLOYMENT ⬇️ secure.qgiv.com/for/drivechang…