Everyone deserves a chance.

Peer recovery support, mentoring, and community reentry services for Passaic County and Northern New Jersey.

About GMAC

To empower individuals—regardless of age or background—by providing the tools, guidance, and support needed to rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities.

Give Me A Chance (GMAC) is a New Jersey nonprofit corporation and a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity based in Paterson. Our team of peer recovery specialists walks alongside individuals and families working toward recovery, stability, and a fresh start, especially people returning home to their communities.

We partner with faith communities, hospitals, law enforcement, and local service providers so that the people we serve have a real network of support behind them.

Our Core Values

HonestyTrustTimelinessCraftsmanshipTeachabilityRespectIntegrity

What We Do

Peer Recovery Support

One-on-one support from trained peer recovery specialists with lived experience.

Mentoring

Consistent, caring mentorship, including our Flex Funded mentoring programs.

Community Reentry

Practical help for people returning home: connections to housing, services, and community.

Youth Programs

Positive guidance and opportunities for young people in our community.

Life Skills & Workforce

Life skills training and workforce development to build long-term independence.

Programs & Hours

Our programs: Mentoring, Peace Circle, Youth, Adult, and Family.

Youth programs	Weekdays, 3:00–6:00 PM
Adult programs	Weekdays, 6:30–9:30 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Participants come to us by referral, and walk-ins are welcome.

GMAC in Action

From the locker room at Eastside High School to community events and trips, this is what showing up looks like.

Mentoring with the Eastside High School football team

Leading a mentoring session at Eastside High School

Ethan Alexander speaking with the Eastside High School football team

A second chance isn't a handout, it's a hand up

GMAC resource table at a community event

Vice President Ethan Alexander at the US Open trip GMAC helped sponsor, August 2026 — Vice President Ethan Alexander on the US Open trip GMAC helped sponsor, August 2026

Jermaine Linder, Mike Williams, and Ethan Alexander

Founder Jermaine Linder and Vice President Ethan Alexander

GMAC at a men's fellowship in Jersey City

Ethan Alexander, Jermaine Linder, and Board Chairman Bishop Michael H. Odom Sr. at WholeLife Community Church

Jermaine Linder and Bishop Michael H. Odom Sr. at a Turning Point recovery resource event

Leadership

Founder & President / CEO

Jermaine L. Linder

jermainelinder@givemeachancenj.org
862-440-5748

Vice President

Ethan Alexander

ethan@givemeachancenj.org
862-440-5765

Michael H. Odom Sr.Chairman of the Boardmichael@givemeachancenj.org
Asenett "Kathy" MartinTreasurer & Director of Donor Relationsasenett@givemeachancenj.org
Jessica S. LinderSecretary & Director of Administrationjessicalinder@givemeachancenj.org
Nicole JenkinsDirector of Operationsnicole@givemeachancenj.org
Felicia CapersDirector of Community Affairsfelicia@givemeachancenj.org
Jada Laws, LCSWClinical Directorjada@givemeachancenj.org

Wear the Mission

$GMAC T-shirts $30–$35 and hoodies $40–$45. Help fund our mission.$

Every GMAC T-shirt and hoodie helps fund our mission in Passaic County.

T-Shirt (S–XL)	$30	Buy
T-Shirt (XXL–XXXL)	$35	Buy
Hoodie (S–XL)	$40	Buy
Hoodie (XXL–XXXL)	$45	Buy

Tap Buy to pay securely with Square. Enter your size at checkout. Orders are picked up from GMAC — we'll contact you when it's ready.

Questions? Call or text 862-440-5748.

Or email your name, item, and size to info@givemeachancenj.org

Give a Chance

Your gift helps someone in Passaic County rebuild their life. Choose a level below, or give any amount. You can also make it a monthly gift.

$25

Give Me A Chance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 41-3987790. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Contact Us

Office

160 Ward Street, Suite 201
Paterson, NJ 07505

Mailing Address

GMAC
384 Main Street, PO Box 67
Orange, NJ 07050

Phone

862-440-5748

Email

info@givemeachancenj.org