2023

The Woman’s Opportunity Rehabilitation Center (WORC) was honored to be a recipient of the Byrne Discretionary Grant, thanks to the dedicated support of Former Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (NY-4), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

WORC received $638,000 in federal funding to expand its mission of providing comprehensive, wraparound services to justice-impacted women and at-risk youth in Nassau County, New York.

Through this critical grant, WORC delivered a range of transformative services including:

  • Reentry support services

  • Mental health and substance use referrals

  • GED preparation classes

  • Court advocacy and an Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) day program

  • Educational advocacy to help youth re-engage with their school districts

  • Vocational and occupational training opportunities

In collaboration with the Nassau County Problem Solving Court, WORC also provided housing assistance to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. As a result, 25 individuals were able to either relocate to safety or resolve rental arrears, securing stable, permanent housing.

We are deeply grateful for the continued support and strategic partnership of our congressional leaders, who have demonstrated a strong commitment to justice, equity, and the empowerment of vulnerable communities.