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.

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Laura 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 Princess
Senior Social Worker
Valentina 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 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 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

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3 supporters
Funded on 11/6/2018

Sarah from Brooklyn, NY

On my path toward stability. A winter coat will help me keep warm on the job!

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

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3 supporters
Funded on 1/30/2019

The Women's Project Emergency Fund from New York, NY

Women's Project Emergency Fund

The Women's Project Emergency Fund enables us to meet the immediate and often unpredictable needs that women encounter post-incarceration. More

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11 supporters
Funded on 12/20/2018

Adriana from Bronx, NY

On my path toward stability. Need beds + a table for the kids while I look for work.

My sons are 2 and 5 years old. They need beds and we need a table for meals, homework and family time together. More

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Funded on 2/14/2019

Danielle from New York, NY

I'm a survivor of domestic violence. Need some basic household items for my kids.

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

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Funded on 1/10/2019

Christina from Brooklyn, NY

Moving past incarceration and ready to become a peer advocate and coach for others

I need help paying for the certifications I'll need to work as a peer advocate and recovery coach. More

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3 supporters
Funded on 1/8/2020

Heaven from Bronx, New York

Single mother; I need to furnish my room as I move out of a shelter!

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

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Funded on 12/25/2019

Takiesha from Bronx, NY

I'm through treatment, and I have housing! I need help furnishing my new place.

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

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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

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5 supporters
Funded on 11/13/2020

Maria from Brooklyn, New York

I'm working towards my GED, but schools are closed. A laptop will change everything!

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

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6 supporters
Funded on 2/8/2021

Mariah from Brooklyn, New York

I'm a single mom working hard to apply for college. A laptop will help me get there.

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

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5 supporters
Funded on 1/4/2021

Jessica from Brooklyn, New York

I need a tablet so I can work from home while my daughters do virtual learning!

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

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2 supporters
Funded on 3/3/2021

Mary from Brooklyn, NY

I want to get back to work! With a laptop I can apply and then work from home.

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

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14 supporters
Funded on 4/3/2021

Books for The Women's Project Book Club from New York, NY

Help us expand our book club & provide a needed resource to incarcerated women!

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

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Funded on 3/3/2021

Katie from New York, NY

I'm pursuing my bachelor's from home, without a desk! A futon will give me more room.

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

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