named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Individual Coaching
One-on-one coaching to support personal and professional growth, helping women build confidence and achieve long-term sobriety
Job Skills Training
Hands-on training in crafting premium handbags and accessories from upcycled materials, teaching marketable skills in design and construction
Trauma Therapy
Therapy sessions specifically for women in recovery to address underlying trauma and support sustained healing
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Employment Support for Recovery 2 activities
- Employment and job skills training for women in recoveryProvides job skills training and employment opportunities to women recovering from addiction as part of a pathway to sustained sobriety and economic independence. The program has maintained a 94% continuous sobriety rate among employed participants over nearly 10 years.
- Use of sales proceeds to fund recovery and independence programsDirects 100% of proceeds from product sales and donor contributions to support job training, coaching, welcome kits, and other services that promote sustained sobriety and economic independence for women in recovery.
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Women's Wellness and Empowerment Programs 1 activity
- Individual coaching for personal growthOffers individual coaching to support personal development and growth for women in recovery, with services consistently described across multiple sources as part of the organization’s holistic support model.
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Textile Waste Diversion and Reuse 1 activity
- Production of handcrafted goods from upcycled materialsProduces premium handbags, accessories, and makeup/toiletry kits by handcrafting them from upcycled fabrics and industrial textiles, diverting approximately 6,000 pounds of material from landfills annually. Products are made by women in recovery using an 18-point quality checklist to ensure construction standards.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Welcome kit provision for program participantsProvides welcome kits to women entering the program to support onboarding and integration, with each kit costing $25 and funded through donations or program proceeds.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$900K
Contributions & grants$665K74%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2640%
Other revenue$235K
expenses
Total expenses$803K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$503K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.67M
Cash$235K
Investments$0
Liabilities$730K
Net assets$936K
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY LYNDGAARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $50K |
board members · 6
- CHRISTY SINGLETON — CHAIR
- ELIZABETH CELAYA — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER ROSARIO — SECRETARY
- JOHN WITKOWSKI — TREASURER
- KAREN JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- VINCE BURENS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Southwest Airlines Partner — Supplies leather materials from aircraft interiors for use in handbags and accessories.
- Southwest Airlines Partner — Supplies leather materials from its aircraft interiors for use in Unshattered's product line, including duffle bags and toiletry kits.
- Southwest Airlines Partner — Supplies retired seat leather for use in Unshattered's handcrafted bags and accessories.
- Southwest Airlines Partner — Supplies upcycled seat leather used in the production of Unshattered's handcrafted bags.
- Southwest Airlines Partner — Supplies used leather materials from its fleet for repurposing into handbags, accessories, and other products.
- Wappinger Falls, NY boutique Partner — Retail location where gift certificates can be used and products sold to support the mission.
- Women Warriors Partner — Group of women in recovery who handcraft products for Unshattered.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Dignity Through Craftsmanshipmethodology: dignity-through-craftsmanshipBy engaging women in high-quality craftsmanship and personal involvement in product creation, we foster dignity and recovery because the pride and skill developed through artisan work reinforce self-worth and purpose.
- Employment for Recoverymethodology: employment-for-recoveryBy providing employment, economic independence, community, and purpose through artisan work, we reduce addiction relapse and support sustained sobriety because meaningful work fosters personal accountability, dignity, and social reintegration.
- Upcycled Materials as Dual-Purpose Strategymethodology: circular-economy-for-social-impactBy using upcycled materials to create premium handbags, we advance environmental sustainability and provide meaningful work for women in recovery because the act of transforming discarded materials symbolizes and supports personal renewal and economic empowerment.