Valentina

I created and direct The Women's Project, an innovative program that marries advocacy and service provision. The Women's Project is an alternative to the pretrial detention that results when women cannot afford to pay their bail. I have been at The Fedcap Group for nearly three years but have been an advocate for over 15 years. I am motivated by the incredible power and resilience of the women in our community. I aspire to create greater space for the voices of our collective community and individual women.

Organization

The Women's Project

The Women’s Project is part of a unique partnership with public defender offices throughout NYC and the District Attorney of New York. The partnership identifies and secures the release of these women. And when they get out the Women’s Project provides each woman with transportation assistance… More

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6 supporters
Funded on 6/16/2020

The Women's Project from New York, New York

The Women's Project: Essential Supplies

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