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We’re excited to share some incredible news with our community: Will Work for Recovery (WWFR) has been awarded a $24,960 grant from the WCA Foundation, a Signature Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation, in support of our new initiative—the Women Empowered Project. In addition, we’ve received a special one-time $5,000 unrestricted “Meet the Moment” grant, bringing the total investment to $29,960.
This funding comes at a critical time as we expand our efforts to serve women transitioning from the criminal justice system—a population often overlooked and underserved in traditional recovery services. These women face unique and systemic barriers as they work to rebuild their lives post-incarceration, including limited access to housing, employment, healthcare, and family reunification support.
About the Women Empowered Project
The Women Empowered Project is a trauma-informed, peer-led initiative designed specifically for adult women impacted by incarceration. Through this program, WWFR will provide:
Direct recovery coaching and individualized recovery planning
Help obtaining government-issued identification
Support in finding felony-friendly employment and stable housing
Mentoring and advocacy throughout the reentry process
Parenting support to help women reconnect and reunify with their children
Tailored workshops that address trauma, self-sufficiency, and empowerment
By focusing on both immediate needs and long-term recovery goals, the project aims to reduce recidivism, promote personal healing, and help women thrive as independent and productive members of the community.
Meeting an Urgent Need in North Minneapolis
Women returning home from incarceration often carry the weight of untreated trauma, stigma, and poverty—all while navigating a system that is not designed with their success in mind. Many lack essential documents, face barriers to employment and healthcare, and are separated from their families.
This grant will allow WWFR to build capacity, deepen impact, and strengthen community partnerships to address these systemic gaps. The support from WCA Foundation ensures that we can meet women where they are and walk alongside them through one of the most difficult transitions of their lives.
Thank You to the WCA Foundation
We are beyond grateful to the WCA Foundation for recognizing the importance of this work and investing in the future of women in recovery. This partnership directly supports our mission to restore hope and opportunity for individuals and families in North Minneapolis and beyond.
Together, we are breaking cycles of incarceration, empowering recovery, and building stronger families and communities.
Stay connected for updates on the Women Empowered Project as it rolls out in the months ahead.
—The WWFR Team
We are thrilled to announce that Will Work for Recovery (WWFR) has officially been recognized as a MARCO Certified Recovery Community Organization (RCO)! This important certification, awarded by the Minnesota Alliance of Recovery Community Organizations (MARCO), affirms our commitment to excellence in peer-led recovery support and validates our role as a trusted leader in the recovery movement.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Recovery Community Organization, Will Work for Recovery is deeply rooted in the community. We work to restore hope and encourage individuals in recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders in North Minneapolis and surrounding cities. This certification is a significant milestone for our organization—and for the people we serve.
The MARCO certification, valid for three years, recognizes WWFR’s alignment with statewide standards of integrity, inclusion, and person-centered care. It demonstrates that we are not only meeting but exceeding expectations as a grassroots organization dedicated to advancing recovery for all.
With this certification, we are now even more equipped to expand services, strengthen partnerships, and further our mission of building a recovery-oriented future in North Minneapolis and beyond. We invite our supporters to view our official MARCO certificate and digital seal, which we will proudly display on our website and throughout our community space.
Thank you to MARCO for this recognition, and to every peer, partner, and volunteer who helped make this achievement possible.
Together, we are shifting the narrative, empowering lives, and making recovery visible.
Stay connected with us for more updates as we continue to grow and serve.
—The Team at Will Work for Recovery
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