Women on the Rise
1005 Virginia Ave, Suite 325, Hapeville, 30354
(404) 343-0561
Women on the Rise is a group led by Black women who were formerly in jail or prison, based near Atlanta. It supports women coming home from jail, including through its 100 Women Rising program, and organizes for fairer laws, voting rights and healing. It is a project of a registered 501(c)(3) charity. Offers: Support for women leaving the Fulton County Jail (100 Women Rising); Community organizing and advocacy; Voting rights education; Healing and leadership programs; Membership for justice-impacted women. Call (404) 343-0561 or email info@womenontherisega.org.
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What they offer 10
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Community Partner DirectoryService
A list of partner groups that offer housing, jobs, mental health care, health care, legal help and school options. The team can help you find the right resource.
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Healing & Leadership DevelopmentProgram
Members can build skills to speak up and organize. Training covers telling your story, public speaking and learning how advocacy works.
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MembershipProgram
A free group for women with shared lived experience and for people who want to end mass incarceration. Members meet monthly, lead campaigns and set the group's priorities.
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Parole HandbookService
A plain-language guide to how Georgia's parole system works and how to deal with it. It was built by people who have been through it, and families can use it too.
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Policy & Advocacy CampaignsProgram
The group runs campaigns for fairer laws. Current work covers survivor justice, parole reform, voting rights, and alternatives to jail. People can join the parole campaign.
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ReEntry & Member SupportService
Women who know the road home help women coming back from jail or prison. They offer case management and monthly support circles. They also connect members to housing, jobs and mental health care.
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VolunteerProgram
People can volunteer for canvassing, court-watching, event help and skills-based projects. Fill out a form and the team follows up based on your interests and time.
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Voting Rights HelpService
Helps people with a felony record learn if they can vote in Georgia. There is a short quiz, a way to check voter status, and a chance to volunteer with voter outreach.
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