RTTI

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Reconnect Through Transit Initiative

Providing free bus transportation through NJ Transit to recently housed clients in Essex and Union County, NJ

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RTTI

Gaining national recognition, in Nov. 2023 Newark, NJ announced a reduction in its unsheltered unhoused population by 57.6%. Recently housed clients without transportation often struggle to stay connected with the community and resources that previously supported them. Lacking consistent contact they are often isolated from friends and family. The Reconnect Through Transit initiative(RTTI) leverages NJ Transit mobile technology providing members with the ability to stay connected. We focus on ensuring clients keep their housing in the long term while adapting to new environments.

Transit Benefits

Clients use free bus transportation to access the following services:

Donate

Support providing needed free access to public transportation.

Hank McKern

Founder / President

Hank founded the Reconnect Through Transit Initiative after working with recently housed members of his community. Working to scale initial success, he maximizes resources with the use of mobile technology focused on a targeted audience.

Patrick Linskey

Client Enablement

Enable clients on the NJ Transit app.

Sue Halbeisen

Fundraising

Organize fundraising events and manage donor relationships.

Help Needed

Communications and Community Outreach

Volunteer to help build RTTI awareness through community relationships and partnerships.

Research abd Policy Analysis

Volunteer to help conduct research, analyzing data, and developing policy recommendations.

Get Involved

Help provide targeted access to free transportation.