BraveWorks exists to support women overcoming trauma by providing healing through creative expression while building job-readiness and life skills that lead to employment, stability, and long- term independence.

BraveWorks is a nonprofit organization.We operate as a social enterprise whereproducts made by women in our programare sold to support their healing journeyand help fund our programs.

Yes. All products are handcrafted by women in our program as part of their healing and workforce development journey.

Yes. We offer several volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Please contact hello@braveworks.org to learn more about providing lunch for artisans, facilitating a Lunch & Learn, supporting key events, and more.

BraveWorks offers a year-long therapeutic program that uses creative expression to support healing while also providing workforce readiness training, financial literacy education, and employment support. Throughout the program, participants receive emotional wellness support, skill-building opportunities, and a financial stipend to encourage consistent participation and stability as they work toward independence.

Women can join through referrals from community partners or by contacting BraveWorks directly to learn about eligibility and program availability.

No. At BraveWorks, creative expression is used as a therapeutic and workforce development tool, not simply arts and crafts. Hands-on creation provides a safe, nonverbal way for participants to process trauma, reduce stress, and rebuild confidence while also developing transferable job skills such as focus, problem- solving, teamwork, and responsibility through the creation of marketable products.