These stories highlight our ongoing efforts to support the community and how we’re collectively making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Browse inspiring stories, discover new program initiatives, and learn more about our incredible team.
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May 22, 2026
A recent series of visits to Cohannet Academy, a JRI program located within Taunton State Hospital, offered legislators a meaningful, on-the-ground look at one of Massachusetts’ most critical youth-serving programs. On April 14, State Representative Lisa Field of the 3rd Bristol District toured the facility and participated in a roundtable discussion with administrators and staff […]
May 22, 2026
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 […]
December 18, 2025
Special edition of Globe Magazine honors the best employers in Massachusetts Needham, MA (DECEMBER 18, 2025) – JRI has been named one of the 2025 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the 18th annual, employee-based survey from The Boston Globe. Top Places to Work recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state voted on […]
November 21, 2025
Celebrating 25 Years of Recognizing Women’s Leadership and a Record-Breaking $141 Billion in Combined Revenue Boston, MA – October 24, 2025 – Justice Resource Institute (JRI) is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2025 by The Women’s Edge, in partnership with The Boston […]
November 12, 2025
JRI officially launched the JRI Nutrition Initiative with a live, in-person introductory training at our new space in Lawrence. The session, led by Stephanie Sladen, featured an experiential food workshop that brought the connection between nutrition and mental health to life. Jenese also spoke about how access to good nutrition is central to JRI’s social justice mission. The JRI Nutrition Initiative was created in […]
August 14, 2025
See the story and photos in the Waltham Times.
