Fall River, Mass. - Justice Resource Institute (JRI), a leader in social justice, is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award. This is the fifth straight year JRI has garnered this honor, which earned the human services agency an additional award.

The award recognizes exceptional, people-first cultures in organizations with 150 or more employees. This year, more than 40,500 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. USA TODAY showcased the winners online and at the National Awards Summit in Nashville. JRI was ranked #53 among the Top 100 2026 Workplaces Winners, X-Large Employers. JRI won a special citation for having been named a Top Workplaces award winner for five years in a row.

“We are honored to receive this award for the fifth year in a row,” said Mia DeMarco, JRI president and CEO. “JRI works every day to build a culture in which each one of our 2,500 employees can thrive. We want our employees to feel supported and empowered as we work to serve society’s most vulnerable members.”

JRI has more than 100 programs in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut meeting the needs of underserved individuals, families and communities, as well as a variety of research and training programs. Committed to excellence in delivering targeted services that support the dignity of each person, JRI offers its employees mentoring support, educational opportunities and leadership training.

Winners of the USA TODAY workplace award are determined by authentic employee feedback captured through a confidential survey conducted by Energagethe Top Workplacessuch themes as compensation, leadership, meaningfulness, and appreciation, which are proven indicators of high performance.

“Earning a USA TODAY Top Workplaces award is a testament to an organization’s credibility and commitment to a people-first culture," said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. "Job seekers and customers look for this trusted badge of credibility and excellence. It signals a company that values its people, and that kind of culture resonates in today’s competitive market.”