Roselle, NJ - Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County, NJ, based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, recently celebrated the retirement of one of its long-time participants, Frank ‘Buddy’ Barile, on Friday, August 29, 2025.

Known for his upbeat and can-do attitude, Barile enjoyed 28 years of programs and services at Inroads. He worked in Inroads’ Contract Packaging operation directly on the assembly line and was always available to help out wherever he was needed. Barile also enjoyed many of the social aspects of Inroads including the holiday parties, luncheons, dances, special events, and of course the agency’s annual Casino Night Fundraiser. He has created and deeply values all the friendships he has made at Inroads.

According to Angela Calzone, Inroads President & CEO, “Frank is an icon at Inroads. As a new President & CEO, Frank would appear in my office to check on me and ask if I needed anything. He knew everyone at the agency and would often share amusing anecdotes. We are truly going to miss seeing him at Inroads.”

A resident of Cranford, NJ, Frank is friendly and among his interests are bingo and bowling. During his retirement, Frank intends to spend more time with his sister, Anna, as well as his nieces and nephews.

ABOUT INROADS TO OPPORTUNITIES:
Since 1959, the Occupational Center of Union County, DBA Inroads to Opportunities, a 501 c3 non-profit, social services agency has been providing programs and services to over 400 individuals annually with various types of disabilities and ranging in age from 16 through retirement, many of whom are economically disadvantaged. Programs and services include transition from school to work, vocational preparation, certificate training programs, job placement & coaching, day habilitation, and mental health services. Based in Roselle, NJ, Inroads to Opportunities supports individuals throughout northern and central New Jersey.

Now in its 66th year, Inroads to Opportunities is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an approved provider of the NJ Department of Labor, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Commission of the Blind and Visually Impaired. Inroads is licensed by the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, NJ Division of Mental Health, and Addiction Services to provide partial care and the Division of Developmental Disabilities to provide Day Habilitation, Pre-Vocational and Transportation Services. Inroads is an approved Medicaid provider and an approved Employment Network under the Ticket to Work Social Security initiative and an approved Benefits Planning and Counseling Service through the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.