Helping Women Rise
Helps Families Rise

8.6 million people in NYC to date

One in every 106 New Yorker’s is homeless in the five boroughs of NYC

Approximately 80,000 plus men, women, and children remain homeless today

Important

An Important Announcement.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Charlee Newman, founder of the Rise of Broken Women. Charlee was loved by so many people. Unfortunately, neither Charlee nor her sister have the funds for her cremation and memorial service.

If you could please help us, it would mean the world!

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Rise of Broken Women (RBW) is a multicultural 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to giving women and their families the tools they need to extricate themselves from the circle of poverty.

RBW was founded by Charlee Newman to be used as a resource for women and families experiencing homelessness. She comprehends the specific struggles faced by homeless women and children because of her first-hand experience living on the streets and in a drop-in center.

The organization is comprised of current and formerly homeless women who cultivate their peers’ confidence and skill set to live self-sufficiently and independently of government assistance programs.

About us

Everything at RBW is designed to support the specific needs of the women and families experiencing homelessness. We can rise together and help this vulnerable population out of poverty by providing for their basic necessities while they work on integral changes to overcomes institutionalization and move forward with their lives.

RBW envisions a world where women are capable of exiting the cycle of poverty without having to go through the parrels of navigating all the resources to meet that end. We partner with homeless shelters and low-income communities in order to reach all women and families in New York City looking for a permanent exit strategy from the cycle of poverty.

Our Impact

We were able to provide over 200 families throughout 101 homeless shelters in New York City with menstrual products, toiletries, Christmas toys, winter coats, shoes, school supplies, and other basic necessities. We will continue to provide these necessities and workforce development services to support women and girls with the help from our generous sponsors and individual donations and support.

101+ homeless shelters served in NYC

200+ families served throughout the 5 boroughs of NYC

WRIP: Educational Workshops for the Homeless

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Our Progress

Rise of Broken Women understands the importance of continuous giving to help communities
and families survive during this pandemic.

RBW assists women and girls who do not have access to feminine
hygiene products who turn to unhygienic alternatives like socks,
paper bags, or even cardboard.

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Homeless Shelters

Your faithful generosity and the support of our volunteers have allowed us to serve over 101+ shelters within the five boroughs of New York City.

16,507+

Homeless People

Our supporters enabled us to reach out and help over 16,507+ people experiencing homelessness in New York City. That is just under 20% of the city’s documented homeless population.

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USA | West Africa

The Rise of Broken Women is proud to expand our support efforts to the International stage. RBW will provide women, girls, and babies with quality products for their daily needs in many Wear African nations. New York of the USA, Ghana, and Guinea, West Africa will transport clothing, toiletries, shoes, and other items.

Our Progress

Projects and Programs

Your generous funding would help develop programs for education to support women by giving them the proper resources needed to better their lives, where they can become independent as well as self-sufficient.

Work Reacclimating Internship Program (WRIP)

Work Reacclimating Internship Program (WRIP) is a workshop for training women in shelters and in low-income areas, how to use computers. By training them in Microsoft Word and Excel, and write a resume so they can become well-adjusted employees in the workforce. This will allow them to be self-sufficient and independent.

Sponsor a Woman or Girl With Feminine Hygiene Products Packages

Let’s go beyond the basics of support and sponsor a woman or girl and families with monthly menstrual hygiene packages. These packages consist of pads and tampons, and PPE. These basic care-package is a necessity that will help keep them safe and healthy.

Volunteer at Rise of Broken Women! You can enrich the lives within our communities

Volunteers are a critical asset to our work. Contact us if you would like to sign up to join a Charlee’s Angels volunteer team. There are many ways you can volunteer with the RBW. Become part of the CHANGE!

Join Rise of Broken Women

Hundreds of women and their families lost access to their basic needs during the pandemic. We can help these communities survive the pandemic with your generosity. Your support will give them access to feminine hygiene products, education, clothing, and Person Protective Equipment (PPE).