May 1, 2026
Vineland High School and Thomas Wallace Middle School are strengthening their
commitment to student wellness, mental health, and positive youth development through
ANCHOR: A School-Based Youth Services Program. The program is fully funded by the New
Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) and operated by Great Joy Community
Development Corporation (Great Joy CDC).
“A troubled student wins when they encounter a
problem and have a trained support person to help them resolve it almost immediately.
Access to these services during the school day truly changes the dynamic of a student’s
experience.” — Dr. Thomas McCann, Interim Superintendent, Vineland Public Schools
Founded in 2021, Great Joy CDC is dedicated to uplifting youth and strengthening families
through community-centered programs and support initiatives. The organization promotes
whole-person wellness and long-term self-sufficiency by providing access to essential
resources, including food, clothing, housing support, mental health services, educational
opportunities, and compassionate care.
“By partnering with Great Joy CDC, we are bringing
expert youth services directly into the hallways of Wallace Middle School. This means
support isn't something families have to go out and find—it’s integrated into the school day
to ensure every student feels seen, heard, and supported.” — Roselyn Rosado, Principal,
Thomas Wallace Middle School
ANCHOR stands for Access, Navigation, Care, Healing, Opportunity, and Resilience—the
core principles guiding the program’s mission to support the whole student. “As Program
Director, my goal is to create a safe place where students can decompress and access
resources throughout the school day,” said Nichole Roller, Program Director of ANCHOR.
“By providing consistent support, opportunities for skill development, and access to
resources, we help students build resilience and move forward with confidence. “Through a
prevention-focused, trauma-informed approach, ANCHOR collaborates with school staff,
families, and community partners to strengthen protective factors and reduce barriers to
student success.
“Having a dedicated wellness and youth services space sends a powerful message to our
students—we want them to know their mental health matters and that support is always
within reach. ANCHOR is a key part of the foundation we are building to promote resilience,
empowerment, and equity in care.” — Justin Adams, Principal, Vineland High School
(Tanner Building)
Services Offered Include:
- Mental health counseling
- Youth development and leadership opportunities
- Career and job readiness (resume building, interview skills)
- Social and emotional skill-building
- Recreational and enrichment programming
- Supportive guidance and service navigation
- Family and community resource connections
For More information Please Contact:
Nichole Roller
Program Director, ANCHOR School-Based Youth Services
Great Joy Community Development Corporation
Vineland High School
Email: nichole@greatjoycounseling.org | nroller@vineland.org
Phone: 856-794-6800 ext. 2655
commitment to student wellness, mental health, and positive youth development through
ANCHOR: A School-Based Youth Services Program. The program is fully funded by the New
Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) and operated by Great Joy Community
Development Corporation (Great Joy CDC).
“A troubled student wins when they encounter a
problem and have a trained support person to help them resolve it almost immediately.
Access to these services during the school day truly changes the dynamic of a student’s
experience.” — Dr. Thomas McCann, Interim Superintendent, Vineland Public Schools
Founded in 2021, Great Joy CDC is dedicated to uplifting youth and strengthening families
through community-centered programs and support initiatives. The organization promotes
whole-person wellness and long-term self-sufficiency by providing access to essential
resources, including food, clothing, housing support, mental health services, educational
opportunities, and compassionate care.
“By partnering with Great Joy CDC, we are bringing
expert youth services directly into the hallways of Wallace Middle School. This means
support isn't something families have to go out and find—it’s integrated into the school day
to ensure every student feels seen, heard, and supported.” — Roselyn Rosado, Principal,
Thomas Wallace Middle School
ANCHOR stands for Access, Navigation, Care, Healing, Opportunity, and Resilience—the
core principles guiding the program’s mission to support the whole student. “As Program
Director, my goal is to create a safe place where students can decompress and access
resources throughout the school day,” said Nichole Roller, Program Director of ANCHOR.
“By providing consistent support, opportunities for skill development, and access to
resources, we help students build resilience and move forward with confidence. “Through a
prevention-focused, trauma-informed approach, ANCHOR collaborates with school staff,
families, and community partners to strengthen protective factors and reduce barriers to
student success.
“Having a dedicated wellness and youth services space sends a powerful message to our
students—we want them to know their mental health matters and that support is always
within reach. ANCHOR is a key part of the foundation we are building to promote resilience,
empowerment, and equity in care.” — Justin Adams, Principal, Vineland High School
(Tanner Building)
Services Offered Include:
- Mental health counseling
- Youth development and leadership opportunities
- Career and job readiness (resume building, interview skills)
- Social and emotional skill-building
- Recreational and enrichment programming
- Supportive guidance and service navigation
- Family and community resource connections
For More information Please Contact:
Nichole Roller
Program Director, ANCHOR School-Based Youth Services
Great Joy Community Development Corporation
Vineland High School
Email: nichole@greatjoycounseling.org | nroller@vineland.org
Phone: 856-794-6800 ext. 2655