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
2025 Impact Highlights
- $150k annual net positive economic impact for *every* woman we serve
- 2.45 Million dollars of wages paid to women in recovery since 2016
- 90% of the women who have completed our two-year Business of You program since 2016 are sober and employed.
- 90 workshops held on site to foster growth and learning
Reflect on the past year with us.
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. Learning to forgive herself and surrender was a huge step forward.
Today, she handles the complexities of our custom bags and our unique military and Southwest Airlines product lines with skill. She's a dynamite designer and genius kit maker!
Lois' story shows us that we all have value and are worth the joys of living. Read more...
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Maria
Social Enterprise & Operations Manager
After experiencing early trauma, Maria struggled with major depressive disorder and anxiety. This lead her into an alcohol addiction that threatened to take her life.
When Maria entered recovery, she realized that she was a whole person, just as she is. Gaining long-term sobriety has given her confidence to step into a management role here at Unshattered.
She's a thriving single mom who knows life is worth showing up for and the possiblities are endless. Read more...
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Amberlee
Photographer & Inventory Specialist
Experiencing intense verbal, mental and physical abuse in a relationship that should have been safe, Amberlee turned to perscription medication to numb the pain and slowly she lost everything.
When she entered recovery, her faith in God showed her that she could be safe and whole. She came to Unshattered for workforce training and discovered photography skills!
Amberlee's story shows us what happens when we embrace healing. Read more...
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Mary
Seamstress
Struggling with addiction since a teen, Mary’s recovery journey started with a long term recovery program that transformed her life.
Now, she’s 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. Read more...
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Cecelia
Seamstress
Relapse after relapse caused Cecelia to became homeless and hopeless. She turned the corner by completing a long term recovery program and suddenly life felt brand new.
Starting at Unshattered, she felt like she can continue her journey of recovery. She's learning to sew and excited by the challenge.
Cecelia knows she has value. Her life is full of possibilities. Read more...
