
Our Model Works!
In 2016, Unshattered formed a holistic community of loving support to encourage women to continue their journey of sobriety. We offer full-time employment and a like-minded community for women in recovery, where they can express their value and purpose through work and commit to ongoing personal and professional development.
94%
Sustained sobriety
In almost 10 years of employing women in recovery, 94% of our employees have maintained their sobriety.
~$1.5M
annual economic impact
~$150K net positive economic impact to the community each year for every woman we employ
100%
made by women in recovery
Our bags are 100% designed and made by women in our program

2024 Impact Highlights
- Over 20,000 hours of paid employment for women in recovery in 2024
- 2.15 Milion dollars of wages paid to women in recovery since 2016
- Delivered over 1,900 hours of personal and professional development
- 100 workshops held on site to foster growth and learning
- 7,600 hours of workforce training
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Employee Impact Stories
Meet the women artisans committed to addiction-free lives.
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Lois
Lead Designer & Textile Specialist
Nearly an entire lifetime of trauma led Lois into despair. Drinking alcohol was easier than trying to believe she had any value. Today, she's a dynamite designer and genius kit maker!
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Kaylene
Resource Coordinator & Seamstress
Abuse and dysfunction early in life lead Kaylene to tread the waters of anxiety, rejection, and, eventually, an addiction to alcohol! But, with the love and support of family and community, she's learning that you are never too old to learn a new thing or to make a difference in a life!
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Maria
Business Architect and Operations Lead
After experiencing early trauma, Maria struggled with major depressive disorder and anxiety. When she was introduced to alcohol in her teens, she thought it was the only way to cope. This lead her into an alcohol addiction that threatened to take her life. But now, she's a sober and thriving single mom who photographs our stunning products and is a technical mastermind.
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Amberlee
Product Photographer & Inventory Manager
Experiencing intense verbal, mental and physical abuse in a relationship that should have been safe, Amberlee felt desperate to escape. With prescription drugs easily accessible, she turned to them to numb the pain and slowly she lost everything. But then, she entered recovery and her faith in God showed her that she could be safe and whole. Now she is a confident woman who is challenging herself as she masters seamstress and photography skills!
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Jillian
Seamstress
Stuck in a relationship that was draining her emotionally, Jillian sought refuge in alcohol. Feelings of intense anger after the loss of her unborn child were hard enough to deal with and when she began to be harassed, she started to spiral into daily drinking which lead to blackouts. But then, she chose to enter a long term recovery program and begin the journey of healing and forgiveness. Now she is a joy-filled person who is restoring her relationship with her son and growing exponentially professionally as she seeks to live life to the fullest!Â
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Lynne
Kitter
Lynne grew up surrounded by addiction, which led to her struggles with substance abuse. Despite battling anxiety and depression, she found hope and support at Unshattered, where a nurturing environment helped her regain purpose and rebuild her life. Lynne now aspires to live independently and aims to inspire others facing similar challenges.
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Mary
Seamstress
Struggling with addiction since a teen, Maryâs recovery journey started with a long term recovery program that transformed her life. Now, sheâs a seamstress, growing not only her skills but her confidence as well! She brightens Unshattered with her quick smile and hearty laugh. Mary's story inspires others to choose a positive path and believe in their own strength
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Cheryl
Seamstress
Cherylâs struggle with addiction began when she found herself surrounded by negative influences, without the support and structure she needed. After years of pain and relapse, she reached a breaking point and sought help through a recovery program, where she began the process of healing and rebuilding her life. Wanting to continue her growth, she joined Unshattered and found a team that encouraged her, along with the opportunity to develop new skills. Now, Cheryl is thriving, confident in her future, and dedicated to creating a life of stability and independence. She currently serves as a Seamstress on our Production Team and hopes her journey will inspire others to pursue hope and transformation.