Women's Empowerment Coalition of NYC

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Women's Empowerment Coalition of NYC (WECNYC) started with a mission to support and uplift immigrant women, empowering them to overcome challenges like discrimination, economic instability, and lack of access to essential services. Founded by Somia Elrowmeim, WECNYC has grown into a vital resource for women across New York City, providing direct services, education, job training, leadership development, and advocacy for legislative changes.Our

Story: Empowering Women, Leading ChangeFrom

the beginning, WECNYC focused on meeting the immediate needs of women in our community. We started with a food pantry to ensure no family went hungry, but we quickly expanded to offer much more. Our job training programs, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and mental health support services are helping women gain financial independence and stability. Our leadership development and civic engagement programs empower women to advocate for their rights and make lasting changes in their communities.Advo

cacy and Partnerships: Creating a Broader ImpactWECN

YC has been an active force in advocacy, partnering with local leaders and organizations to address critical issues affecting women. We joined City Council Member Tiffany Cabán to campaign for ending gender-based violence, and we are proud to say that this bill has been successfully passed. Our collaboration with NYC on the Language Access Campaign has improved access to services for non-English speakers.We a

lso partnered with the Malikah Organization to introduce MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) data resources, successfully passing a bill that ensures the MENA community is adequately counted and represented. Additionally, we worked with the Malika Coalition and Council Member Shahana Hanif to advocate for MENA recognition as a minority community when applying for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) status, ensuring fair access to economic opportunities.Why

We Need Your SupportOur

work is far from over. Every day, more women come to us seeking help—whether it's food assistance, housing support, job training, or simply a community that lifts them. To continue our life-changing work, we need your help.Your

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our food pantry to support more families facing food insecurity.Grow o
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job training programs to help more women secure stable jobs.Offer mor
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cy efforts to ensure MENA and other communities are counted and represented.Provide support

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r survivors of domestic violence as they rebuild their lives.Your contribution
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l directly impact the lives of women and families across New York City. By donating to WECNYC, you're not just supporting an organization—you're fueling a movement that empowers women to take control of their futures and make a difference in their communities. Together, we can continue to create change and uplift those who need it most.Thank you for standin

g with us.The Women's Empowerme

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Coalition of NYC (WECNYC) began with a powerful vision: to create a community-based organization to uplift and empower women, especially immigrant women, in South Brooklyn. Founded by Somia Elrowmeim, WECNYC emerged as a response to the many challenges women in the community faced—discrimination, economic hardship, and lack of access to services. From its humble beginnings, WECNYC has grown into a transformative force, dedicated to providing direct services, education, job training, and leadership development.The Beginning: A Vision

r EmpowermentSomia Elrowmeim founded WE

NYC to support women from diverse backgrounds by addressing the available service gaps. She wanted to create a space where women could access education and, job training and crucial resources like food assistance and civic engagement opportunities. WECNYC was built on the belief that women's empowerment requires more than just skills; it requires a robust support system, access to resources, and active participation in civic life.Providing Direct Services a

d Food AssistanceFrom the start, WECNYC focus

d on providing direct services to meet the community's immediate needs. Women coming to WECNYC often faced food insecurity, and in response, the organization established a food pantry to ensure no family went hungry. WECNYC's food pantry quickly became a vital resource for women and their families, especially those affected by job loss or other economic hardships. Alongside food assistance, the organization helped women gain access to social services such as food stamps, cash assistance, housing support, and referrals to food pantries throughout the city.The comprehensive nature of W

CNYC's support continued beyond food assistance. The organization also provided essential services like guidance for new immigrants on how to navigate New York's complex social safety net, and access to mental health support, stress management programs, and coping strategies for anxiet…

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Organization name

Women's Empowerment Coalition of NYC

Tax id (EIN)

84-4687643