We are committed to working with those who are recently released from jail or prison, and those struggling with substance use disorders. We also host many initiatives aimed at the re-development of our communities…

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The Reentry & Community Development Center, Inc. is the only reentry program that was founded by a person in reentry themselves in the Rochester, NY area. Miquel Powell, BSW was released from NYS prison in 2008 after serving six years in prison for a violent felony in which he also completed three years post-supervision parole. 

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“I believe that all men and women who have encountered the criminal justice system are salvageable. I wholeheartedly believe that any person struggling with addiction can recover. With the right support and resources people can re-build their lives and do great things in life. Change is possible. I am living proof of that…” – MIQUEL POWELL, BSW

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After Mr. Powell’s release he earned an associate’s degree in Human Services from Monroe Community College (2012). He later earned a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport in (2017). Mr. Powell is a current Master’s in Social work student at SUNY Brockport. 

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Miquel Powell, BSW is a NYS certified substance abuse counselor who currently works full-time for a large non-profit as a substance abuse clinician. 

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Notable Funders of The Reentry & Community Development Center, Inc.

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• Greater Rochester Health Foundation (2020)

• Turner Bellows, Inc. (2021)

• United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes (2021)

• ESL Federal Credit Union (2022)