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Womenrising Inc

Jersey City, NJ
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Part 1: women rising assists women and their families to achieve self-sufficiency and to live safe, productive and fulfilling lives through advocacy, social services and economic development. - Part 3: women rising, Inc. Is the foremost community based organization for women in hudson county. Women rising, Inc. Assists women and their families to achieve self sufficiency and live safe, productive and fulfilling lives, through social services, economic development and advocacy services.

Womenrising Inc
270 Fairmount Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
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Categories Young Mens or Womens Associations Education, youth development, training, and employment Workforce training and employment Youth development Youth business, agricultural, civic, and leadership development Health and mental health Mental health care Substance abuse prevention Substance abuse treatment Diseases and conditions Medical research Human services, food, housing & emergency aid Basic and emergency aid Human service organizations Housing and shelter Public safety and services Disasters and emergency prevention, control, and management Arts, humanities, media and literature, culture, history, celebrations, events, and entertainment Parks, recreation, community activities, sports, leisure, hospitality, tourism, restaurants, markets, fairs, and attractions (includes clubs and social societies) Natural resources, environment, animals, and agriculture Business and economic development, science, and technology Economic development Mortgage and consumer finance Sciences, research, and technology Social sciences Religion and spiritualism Advocacy and alliances Philanthropy and volunteering International Children and youth Children and Preteens (4-12) Adolescents (13-17) Females Males

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Domestic violence services: women rising, Inc. Is the state designated lead agency in the county for domestic violence. Our domestic violence services program includes a 24-hour seven days a week domestic violence emergency shelter (the only one in the county), program include counseling, support groups and support services for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Court liaison to advise and advocate for victims of domestic violence within the court system and a 24-hour hot line.

Village of families - permanent supportive housing for 22 chronically homeless families where one family member has a disability. Families live in scattered site apartments, with rental subsidies. Case managers work to stabilize families and then help them work on self-sufficiency goals.

Community economic development and work force development program: the training center provides employment services to community residents. Services provided include: job search assistance, resume writing, job placement, employment prep workshops, recruitment events, computer training courses, and community resource referrals.Provides several smaller programs which are focused on developing work and financial skills. Career development programs such as community partnership in hotel employment, strong foundations, and transportation, logistics and distribution. During 2021, the program provided covid-19 hardship assistance grants to local community members.