Southeastern CT Reentry Awards & Job Fair Coming to New London

Two local individuals will be honored for their contributions while a job fair will connect employers with those seeking work.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:51pm

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The first Southeastern CT Reentry Awards & Job Fair will be held on Friday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at OIC at 106 Truman St. in New London, Connecticut. The event will honor two individuals for their work in criminal justice reform and supporting individuals impacted by incarceration, as well as feature a job fair connecting employers with those seeking employment opportunities as they reintegrate into the workforce.

Why it matters

The Southeastern Connecticut Reentry Council works to support successful reintegration, reduce recidivism, and expand access to employment, housing, and community support for returning citizens. This event aims to celebrate the power of second chances and promote employment opportunities for individuals returning to the community after incarceration.

The details

The award presentation will be at 11 a.m. and will honor Daryl McGraw, founder of Formerly Inc., for his leadership in criminal justice reform and advocacy for individuals impacted by incarceration, and Winston Taylor, of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families and Shiloh Prison Ministry, for his dedication to mentorship, faith-based support, and community outreach to individuals and families affected by incarceration.

  • The Southeastern CT Reentry Awards & Job Fair will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The players

Daryl McGraw

Founder of Formerly Inc., recognized for his leadership in criminal justice reform and advocacy for individuals impacted by incarceration.

Winston Taylor

Of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families and Shiloh Prison Ministry, honored for his dedication to mentorship, faith-based support, and community outreach to individuals and families affected by incarceration.

Southeastern Connecticut Reentry Council

Works collaboratively with community organizations, government agencies, and service providers to support successful reintegration, reduce recidivism, and expand access to employment, housing, and community support for returning citizens.

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What’s next

For more information about the event, interested parties can contact sectreentry@gmail.com.

The takeaway

This event highlights the important work being done in Southeastern Connecticut to support the successful reintegration of individuals into the community after incarceration, providing them with employment opportunities and celebrating the power of second chances.