WomenRising, a 501 (c) (3) charity is the foremost community-based organization for women in Hudson County. For over 120 years, WomenRising has been helping women and their families to achieve self-sufficiency and live safe, productive, and fulfilling lives, through social services, economic development, and advocacy services.

WomenRising meets the needs of Jersey City and Hudson County by providing supportive counseling, crisis intervention, workforce development and job placement, permanent supportive housing, shelter for survivors of domestic violence, outreach, advocacy, and referrals for social services.