Survivor-Led. Justice-Driven.
Every initiative we lead is powered by lived experience and a relentless pursuit of justice. We know the system and we know how to change it.
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Where Healing meets empowerment.
Through trauma-informed care, legal advocacy, and community support, we help women reclaim their voices and their power.
Breaking Cycles, Building Futures.
From reentry programs to career training, we equip justice-impacted women with the tools to rewrite their stories and shape new beginnings.
Restoring Dignity, Inspiring Change.
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We believe dignity is a right, not a privilege. Our mission is to restore it, one woman, one story, one victory at a time.
Your Voice and Your Dollar Matters
Stand with us. Speak out. Give today.
Change doesn’t happen by chance, it happens when people decide to act.
Every voice raised and every dollar given sends a powerful message: justice, dignity, and healing are non-negotiable.
When you sign a petition, you help dismantle policies that harm justice-impacted women.
When you attend an event, you amplify the stories of survivors whose voices have been silenced for too long.
When you donate, you put real resources, food, shelter, legal aid, training, directly into the hands of women fighting for a second chance.
Your compassion fuels our movement. Your advocacy pushes it forward. Together, they create change that lasts.
Awareness is Power, Protecting Women’s Rights.
Women’s rights are human rights, yet across the justice system, they are too often ignored, violated, or erased.
Women deserve lives free from violence and abuse. We protect, support, and help them heal.
We fight bias in courtrooms, prisons, and workplaces, demanding justice for every woman.
Freedom means access to education, jobs, housing, and healthcare. We make it possible.
Our commitment is simple but unshakable.
To listen first and act with compassion.
To advocate fiercely for the rights, safety, and dignity of women.
To build pathways from trauma to triumph through practical support.
THIS IS MORE THAN OUR MISSION, IT'S OUR PROMISE
TRAUMA TO TRIUMP
Honoring Imani’s healing legacy, we are committed to autonomy, empowerment, resilience, possibility, and justice.
A LEGACY OF HEALING
We honor Imani’s life by creating safe, supportive spaces where survivors can heal from trauma, reclaim their voices, and rebuild their lives with dignity and strength.
EMPOWERMENT THAT LASTS
We equip justice-impacted women with skills, confidence, and opportunities to shape their future.
RESILIANCE IN STRUGGLE
From pain to purpose, we walk alongside women as they rise stronger.
AUTONOMY IN ACTION
Every woman deserves the power to make her own choices, and the tools to stand by them.
JUSTICE FOR EVERY WOMAN
We fight to dismantle systems of inequality, ensuring fairness and dignity for all.
UNITED FOR CHANGE
An informed community is a powerful one. We spark conversations, share truths, and unite people to stand against injustice and support survivors.
Community connection
A vital lifeline for justice-impacted women, this service fosters connection and emotional support through:
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Letters, phone calls, and JPay emails
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Monthly newsletters delivering uplifting content
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Advocacy and reentry assistance to help navigate post-incarceration challenges
Know your rights
Empowerment through knowledge, this service equips women with accessible, trauma-informed legal information. It includes:
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Easy-to-understand guidance on rights, laws, and compensation options
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Delivered through community outreach, videos, printed materials, and in-person sessions
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Referrals to legal advocacy and additional support services
Career Development
Focused on restoring agency and stability, this service provides tools to rebuild:
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Resume writing and job-readiness training
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Digital literacy and mentorship opportunities
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Peer support, goal-setting, and guidance toward GED or further education
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Connections to reentry, public assistance, and employment resources
OUR SERVICES
A Solution
Since 2020, Community Connects has been building bridges between incarcerated women and the outside world through:
Direct Communication via letters, phone calls, and JPay emails
Monthly Newsletters sent to each incarcerated woman filled with connection, care, and critical information
$10 Monthly Gifts to honor autonomy and show them they are seen, valued, and loved
Ongoing Advocacy & Reentry Support focused on healing and empowerment
Community Connects continues to offer consistent, meaningful contact and support—reminding women inside that they are never alone.
The Problem
Incarcerated women often carry the weight of profound, unaddressed trauma—surviving childhood abuse, domestic violence, poverty, and social isolation long before ever entering a prison cell. Once inside, they are subjected to further harm, including sexual and physical assault, medical neglect, and systemic indifference.
Their reproductive rights are routinely denied, and meaningful access to healing, community, or support is nearly nonexistent.
Cycles of trauma and deprivation are not only ignored by the system—they are normalized and perpetuated.
Project: Light for Mazaltov Borukhova
Since 2024, Imani's Safehouse Inc. and the Orangetown Jewish Center have partnered to raise awareness and support for one Jewish woman who has always maintained her claim of innocence, yet is serving an inhumane sentence: life without parole.
Her name is Mazaltov Borukhova, NYS I.D. #09G0381. She needs her community to rally around her in support—because no one should face injustice alone.
“When one is not free, all are not free.”
KNOW YOUR RIGHT
Empowering individuals with legal education and advocacy to navigate the justice system and protect their rights.
The Problem
Justice-impacted individuals often face barriers to essential information—limited education, digital literacy challenges, and isolation from trustworthy resources. These gaps make it hard to understand their rights, access advocacy their rights, or advocate for themselves.
This initiative began with the goal of informing survivors of sexual assault about their right to compensation through the Adult Survivors Act (ASA)—but we quickly realized the need for broader legal education in our community.
A Solution
Know Your Rights equips people with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the justice system:
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Clear and accessible information on compensation options, new laws, and under-publicized policies
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Community-centered outreach through videos, print, and in-person sessions
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Referrals to advocacy that supports survivors, educates the system-impacted, and uplifts the unheard
We meet people where they are—because knowing your rights is the first step to reclaiming your power.
CAREER DEVELOPEMENT
A Solution
Our holistic, trauma-informed approach includes:
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Resume & Cover Letter Support
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Digital Literacy & Job Readiness Workshops
Learn essential computer skills, prepare for interviews, and navigate workplace culture.
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Mentorship & Peer Support
Connect with women who’ve been where you are—and built thriving futures.
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Referrals to Educational & Public Resources
We’ll guide you to GED programs, public assistance, reentry services, and more.
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Career Mapping
Dream big—set goals.
SMART goals to move you forward on your path.
Building Skills. Cultivating Confidence. Creating Pathways.
At Imani’s Safehouse Inc., we know that employment is more than just a paycheck, it’s a pathway to healing, autonomy, and long-term stability. Our Career Development program supports justice-impacted women in overcoming barriers to employment through mentorship, skills training, and personalized guidance.
The Problem
Too many of our sisters face:
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Barriers to opportunities and critical information
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Limited access to education and digital tools
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Higher rates of recidivism when unemployed
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Barriers to employment due to stigma, criminal history, or lack of credentials.
Imani’s Safehouse Inc. is committed to equity and supports efforts to secure reparations for Black people at the state and national levels. We also believe a Universal Basic Income can help address economic disadvantages caused by factors beyond individual control.
👉🏽 NYS Reparations: We stand with all efforts to secure reparations as a step toward collective healing and systemic change.
New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies website link below to learn more.
Empowering Women & Restoring Dignity to Transform Lives
At Imani’s Safehouse, we help justice-impacted women reclaim their power, rebuild with confidence, and create new beginnings. Through advocacy, mentorship, and practical support, we restore dignity and open doors to a brighter future.
Together, we transform lives.
Role Overview:
Volunteers play a crucial role in fostering connection and support for incarcerated women through Community Connects, a program dedicated to providing empowerment through opening up lines of communication, resources, and advocacy for women inside.
Volunteer With Us
EMPOWER MORE GIRLS / SURVIVORS :
SNAPSHOTS OF IMPACT