Prevention Links

11/15/2025

The Prevention Links team had a wonderful experience at the 2025 Conference on Philanthropy. Madeline and Emily spent the day learning from nonprofit and fundraising leaders across the state, gathering tools and ideas that will help us continue strengthening our work and expanding our impact.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to grow, connect, and bring new knowledge back to our organization and the communities we serve.

11/14/2025

Our team attended the 12th Annual Tree of Addiction: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support Conference, hosted by The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources at The Fiesta in Wood-Ridge. This event brings together prevention, treatment, and recovery professionals from across the state for a day of learning and collaboration.

We were honored to have our Director of Recovery Support, Cindymarie Dix, serve as one of the day’s workshop speakers. Her session, From Surviving to Thriving: Unlocking the Power of Recovery Capital, explored how personal strengths, social connections, community resources, and cultural supports all shape a person’s recovery journey.

Cindymarie led an equity-focused conversation on stigma, systemic barriers, and cultural factors that impact Recovery Capital. Participants practiced using tools like the BARC-10, engaged in case-based learning, and left with trauma-informed, peer-integrated strategies to strengthen recovery pathways in their own communities.

We’re grateful to The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources for convening this event and proud of Cindymarie’s leadership, both here and statewide through her work with New Jersey Coalition for Addiction Recovery Support.

11/13/2025

EMBRACE is a reflection of who we are, who we serve, and who we aspire to become.

EMBRACE stands for Engagement, Mobility, Belonging, Respect, Accessibility, Community, and Empowerment. These aren’t just words we gathered into an acronym. They represent the values that guide our work, the expectations we hold for ourselves, and the culture we are committed to building every day.

At its core, EMBRACE is about creating spaces where every person feels seen and supported. It’s about listening with intention, learning from one another’s experiences, and ensuring that our actions match our values.

It’s about recognizing the diversity within our communities—of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and lived experiences—and making sure every individual has the opportunity to engage fully, move freely, belong authentically, and rise with respect and dignity.

This video is more than an announcement. It’s an invitation for any member of the Prevention Links team who wants to help shape a culture rooted in understanding, connection, and collective care.

Together, we EMBRACE every person, every story, and every path forward.

11/12/2025

This week’s Prevention Links Newsletter is all about Celebrating the Leaders Who Paved the Way.

Our CEO, Morgan Thompson, reflects on the incredible legacy of former CEO Pam Capaci — a trailblazer whose leadership helped shape the recovery movement in New Jersey.

From founding the state’s first recovery high school to championing peer-led recovery long before it was the norm, Pam’s vision built the foundation that continues to guide our mission today.

Join us in celebrating Pam’s well-deserved recognition as a 2025 Anne Klein Advocate Award honoree and the lasting impact of her work.

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11/11/2025

This year, we’re transforming the spirit of Red Ribbon Day into something even bigger.

As we move into the season of giving, all donations made through our Red Ribbon Day campaign will now support Prevention Links’ GivingTuesday efforts!

GivingTuesday—happening on Tuesday, December 2nd—is a global day dedicated to generosity, community, and impact. Every contribution helps us continue our mission to build strong, healthy, and resilient communities across New Jersey.

By combining our Red Ribbon Day donations with our GivingTuesday goals, we’re amplifying your impact—turning awareness into action, and action into lasting change.

Donate today and help us keep this movement growing: https://www.zeffy.com/peer-to-peer/27th-red-ribbon-day

11/10/2025

It’s that time of year again — our Family Success Centers are spreading joy through their annual Toy Drives. Each center has created its own Amazon Wishlist filled with toys and gifts for children and families in need this holiday season.

You can find all the wishlists in the “FSC Toy Drive Wishlists” category on our Linktree @ https://linktr.ee/preventionlinks or right here:

• Skyway Family Success Center | Jersey City, NJ: https://www.amazon.com/registries

• Palisades Family Success Center | Union City, NJ: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3ABZL0QTZN4ZD?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_2B9CRC13WQ5V4WW57NDQ

• Liberty Family Success Center | Kearny, NJ: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3F93KL3ZPO0YV?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_3PFDH35WE0NG3KSYMCHR

• Bayway Family Success Center | Elizabeth, NJ: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3S8KR4PZF42SH?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_5T831TA5F72B1044WAJG

• Greenway Family Success Center | Avenel, NJ: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/V9O8W9GD5RWY?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_ZKMZ42H9ATAN4KZD0675

Your support makes a real difference for families in our community.

11/06/2025

Change often starts with a name—and with the values behind it.

Soon you’ll meet EMBRACE in their upcoming commercial! For now, here’s a sneak peek into what EMBRACE means, what it stands for, and why we chose the name!

EMBRACE: Engagement, Mobility, Belonging, Respect, Accessibility, Community, and Empowerment.

This new name represents our mission to strengthen unity, celebrate diversity, and ensure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

We’re building a culture where inclusion isn’t a goal—it’s a way of life.

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

Today’s the day to lace up and lift each other up.

Join us for Girls on the Run International at the Elizabethport Community Center from 5 to 6:15 PM. It’s more than just running — it’s about building confidence, connection, and joy through movement and teamwork.

Let’s keep inspiring each other to be strong, healthy, and fearless.

Elizabethport Community Center
250 Second St., Elizabeth, NJ 07206

11/06/2025

11/05/2025

You spoke, we listened.

At Prevention Links, your feedback drives our growth. 329 participants across our centers shared what’s working—and where we can do better.

You told us you value our supportive staff, welcoming spaces, and impactful programs. You also asked for clearer communication, more tech access, extended hours, and programming for all ages.

We heard you—and we’re acting. We’ve expanded hours, upgraded Wi-Fi, added digital navigation support, and launched new youth and senior programs.

Your voice shapes our future. Together, we’re building spaces that evolve with our community.

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11/05/2025

You spoke, we listened.

At Prevention Links , we believe the best way to strengthen our work is to listen closely to the people living it every day. Recently, 329 participants across our centers shared their experiences—and your feedback is already shaping what comes next.

You told us what’s working: supportive staff, welcoming spaces, and programs that make a difference.

You also told us where we can grow: clearer communication, more tech access, extended hours, and programs for both youth and seniors.

We heard you.
And we’re acting on it.

We’ve expanded hours across all three recovery community centers, improved Wi-Fi and digital navigation support, created new resources on digital safety, and developed age-inclusive programming for teens and older adults.

This is just the beginning.

Your voice guides our growth—and together, we’re building spaces that evolve with the needs of our community.

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