named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Strength Embodied
9-week, 18-hour program that teaches low-income survivors of gender-based violence how to conduct their own strength training sessions using minimal equipment. Includes twice-weekly 60-minute sessions with trauma-informed trainers, culminating in a one-year free gym membership upon graduation.
Trauma-Informed Fundamentals Course
6-hour live training for fitness professionals on trauma-informed care, covering neurobiology of trauma, boundary-setting, consent, and practical applications in fitness settings. Required for trainers working with M.I.N.E. and recognized by NASM and AFAA for continuing education.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Community building for survivors and supportersFosters an inclusive community of survivors of gender-based violence, trauma-sensitive fitness professionals, and organizational supporters through structured programming and events.
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Member-Focused Fitness and Wellness Facilities 1 activity
- Post-program gym access supportProvides graduates of the Strength Embodied program with one year of free access to gym facilities, including a NYC Park and Rec membership, to support continued physical wellness and independence.
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Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare 1 activity
- Sliding-scale access to servicesOffers reduced fee or free services based on clients' ability to pay, ensuring accessibility for low-income participants.
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Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 1 activity
- Strength training program for survivors of gender-based violenceOffers a 9-week, 18-hour strength training program with two 60-minute sessions per week for survivors of gender-based violence, delivered in partnership with trauma-sensitive fitness professionals. The program includes orientation, weekly sessions, individual check-ins, and a graduation event, and is provided at no cost to participants.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Trauma-informed training for fitness professionalsRequires personal trainers to complete a 4-hour trauma-informed curriculum and interview process before selection, and conducts mandatory 1-hour orientation sessions at program start. Also offers a 5.5-credit continuing education unit (CEU) training program and hosted a two-day in-person training on trauma-informed practices in New York, NY.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Program expansion and future class planningPlans to launch additional Strength Embodied classes for survivors in 2025 and beyond, building on three years of programming since the first class launched in 2023.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$52K
Contributions & grants$52K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$40K
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balance sheet
Total assets$29K
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Net assets$20K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +49.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- CARMEN GUZMAN-LOMBERT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Athletics and Fitness Association of America Network — Recognized Muscle Inspires New Empowerment as an Approved Continuing Education Provider.
- Brooklyn Org Funder — Received a grant from Brooklyn Org to support programming.
- Fitness Professionals Partner — Engaged as contractors and practitioners in trauma-informed fitness programming
- M.I.N.E staff Partner — Trainers are expected to communicate with M.I.N.E staff regarding concerns or needed changes.
- McDermott, Will & Schulte Partner — Hosted the Trauma-Informed Fundamentals training event at their location in New York, NY.
- Mental Health Experts Partner — Collaborated with M.I.N.E. to develop the trauma-informed curriculum for personal trainers
- NYC Park and Rec Partner — Partner organization providing 1-year gym memberships to program graduates
- Sanctuary for Families Partner — Collaborated to provide strength training fundamentals to survivors of domestic violence in a 6-week pilot program.
- Sanctuary for Families Partner — Collaborates with M.I.N.E. to support survivors of gender-related violence through strength training programs.
- Sanctuary for Families Partner — Refers individuals in need to Sanctuary for Families for support services.
- Survivors Partner — Co-developed the trauma-informed curriculum for personal trainers with M.I.N.E. and mental health experts
- Survivors Partner — Integrated as core members of the community and program delivery model
- trauma-sensitive fitness professionals Partner — Collaborates with trauma-sensitive fitness professionals as co-creators in the community.
strategies · 5
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.
- Barrier Reduction for Equitable Accessmethodology: barrier-reductionBy removing financial, logistical, and environmental barriers—such as cost, equipment access, and safe space availability—the organization increases participation among underserved survivors, because equitable access is essential to inclusive empowerment and sustained engagement.
- Client Empowerment Through Self-Directed Trainingmethodology: client-empowerment-through-self-directed-trainingBy teaching participants to independently design and lead their own strength routines, the organization promotes self-sufficiency and long-term agency, because fostering autonomy reduces reliance on external support and reinforces personal power.
- Reciprocal Community Model for Empowermentmethodology: reciprocal_power_exchangeBy integrating survivors, fitness professionals, and supporters in a shared community framework, the organization fosters reciprocal exchange of power and knowledge, because inclusive, solidarity-based relationships amplify healing and systemic change.
- Strength Training as Trauma Recoverymethodology: strength-training-for-trauma-recoveryBy using strength training as a physical and psychological intervention, the organization helps survivors of gender-based violence rebuild bodily autonomy and personal agency, because regaining control over the body supports recovery from trauma and fosters emotional resilience.
- Trauma-Informed Fitness Environmentmethodology: trauma_informed_careBy implementing trauma-informed practices in fitness programming, the organization creates psychologically safe, choice-based environments that improve client trust, engagement, and retention, because safety and agency are foundational to healing and sustained participation.