The Women's Project
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The Women’s Project is a community whose collective work serves as an alternative to pre-trial detention and incarceration. We marry legal advocacy, education and service provision to transform the existing culture in our criminal courts and permanently decrease the number of women detained in our City jails and State prisons. We provide holistic, integrative, culturally competent and person-centered services to assist women in returning to court and participating in their defense. We are a community of shared expertise and experience. We believe in the power of individual agency and collective engagement. Women come to our space to learn, to grow, and to gather support. We aim to create the space and stop the noise that often prevents women from finding their individual power—the power that will help them to live the lives they want and make their dreams real, no matter what challenges await.
Validators
The Women's Project
Laura- I am a Social Worker at the Women's Project at FedCap Rehabilitation Services, which is an alternative to pre-trial detention program and community of women.
Princess- Senior Social Worker
Valentina- I created and direct The Women's Project, an innovative program that marries advocacy and service provision. The Women's Project community serves as an alternative to the pretrial detention that results when women cannot afford to pay their bail. Our work also serves as an alternative to… More
Dana- I am a social worker at The Women's Project, and have been for about a year now. I love working with our participants and helping them along their journey.
Leona- My job title is a social worker at The Women's Project. We are an Alternative to Detention and Incarceration program that provides legal advocacy, education and service provision to women. We aim to transfer the existing culture of the criminal court and permanently decrease the number of women… More
Needs validated
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$250of $250
3 supporters
Funded on 11/6/2018
Sarah
from Brooklyn, NY
I am going to be doing hard work outside for the next 6 months. I need a heavy winter work coat and winter clothes to keep warm. More
Validated by Laura from The Women's Project
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$220of $500
3 supporters
Funded on 1/30/2019
The Women's Project Emergency Fund
from New York, NY
The Women's Project Emergency Fund enables us to meet the immediate and often unpredictable needs that women encounter post-incarceration. More
Validated by The Women's Project from The Women's Project
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$500of $500
11 supporters
Funded on 12/20/2018
Adriana
from Bronx, NY
My sons are 2 and 5 years old. They need beds and we need a table for meals, homework and family time together. More
Validated by Princess from The Women's Project
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$400of $400
5 supporters
Funded on 2/14/2019
Danielle
from New York, NY
Most of my possessions were destroyed by my abuser. Now that we have moved, basic household items will let me provide my kids with a comfortable home. More
Validated by Laura from The Women's Project
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$300of $300
5 supporters
Funded on 1/10/2019
Christina
from Brooklyn, NY
I need help paying for the certifications I'll need to work as a peer advocate and recovery coach. More
Validated by Princess from The Women's Project
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$165of $600
3 supporters
Funded on 1/8/2020
Heaven
from Bronx, New York
I'm about to start a program in culinary arts and move out of the shelter I've been living in. I need help furnishing as I prepare to live on my own! More
Validated by Laura from The Women's Project
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$400of $400
2 supporters
Funded on 12/25/2019
Takiesha
from Bronx, NY
I've been through a lot, and reaching this goal-- housing-- is amazing. I could use help to buy furniture and home basics as I settle in. More
Validated by Laura from The Women's Project
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$575of $10000
6 supporters
Funded on 6/16/2020
The Women's Project
from New York, New York
Women come home from Riker's every day. They need hygiene items, emergency food, toiletries, diapers, even toys for their children during this crisis. More
Validated by Valentina from The Women's Project
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$300of $300
5 supporters
Funded on 11/13/2020
Maria
from Brooklyn, New York
I was in classes before the pandemic, but now I can't take virtual classes. With a laptop, I'll be able to study online with a tutor. More
Validated by Dana from The Women's Project
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$450of $450
6 supporters
Funded on 2/8/2021
Mariah
from Brooklyn, New York
It's very hard to be successful in school without a computer. With a laptop, I can pursue a career in education and support my son. More
Validated by Dana from The Women's Project
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$361of $350
5 supporters
Funded on 1/4/2021
Jessica
from Brooklyn, New York
During the pandemic I've been unable to work. While my daughters are attending school from home, I need a tablet so I can find work online. More
Validated by Dana from The Women's Project
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$350of $350
2 supporters
Funded on 3/3/2021
Mary
from Brooklyn, NY
I'm a single mom. As I handle my child's virtual learning, I need a laptop of my own so I can send resumes and try and find work online! More
Validated by Leona from The Women's Project
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$700of $700
14 supporters
Funded on 4/3/2021
Books for The Women's Project Book Club
from New York, NY
We work with the New York Public Library to build connections through a quarterly book club. With help, we can buy 20 new books to expand our reach. More
Validated by Valentina from The Women's Project
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$450of $450
5 supporters
Funded on 3/3/2021
Katie
from New York, NY
I study, look for work, & advocate for criminal justice reform, all from home. A futon will let me fit a desk & supplies in my small space. More
Validated by Dana from The Women's Project