The Sondra Project

Financial recovery tools for women rebuilding after addiction, incarceration, or economic instability.

The Sondra Project exists to support women in recovery with free, accessible tools that rebuild financial capability—one decision, one habit, one milestone at a time.

Named for the kind of woman we all know: strong, resourceful, and rebuilding from circumstances that most people will never understand. This initiative lives within Grounded Resilience because we believe recovery is not just personal—it’s practical. And financial stability is a key part of staying free.

Our tools are always free, always available, and always evolving.

What We Offer

Budget Builder Bot Walks users through creating a recovery-informed budget and emails them a custom plan. (Coming Soon)

Financial Recovery Calculator Helps women track how much they've saved since starting their journey—and reinvest that insight into goals. (Coming Soon)

Daily Wellness Prompts Bite-sized financial prompts delivered via chatbot or email to help shift mindset and build confidence. (Coming Soon)

All tools are designed to be:

  • Judgment-free

  • No sign-up required

  • Accessible via phone, tablet, or desktop

  • No app. No login. No pressure.

    Just choose a tool, answer a few simple questions, and receive a customized output that fits your current financial reality.

    We’re not trying to “fix” anyone. We’re building tools that reflect the truth:

    Recovery is easier when money makes sense.

  • The Sondra Project is designed for:

    • Women newly sober and trying to rebuild from scratch

    • Women navigating re-entry, halfway housing, or transitional programs

    • Anyone struggling with the shame, confusion, or chaos that often follows financial trauma

    It’s also used by:

    • Peer mentors

    • Counselors and recovery coaches

    • Community re-entry programs looking for practical tools for their clients

  • The Sondra Project is free to users—but it takes time, resources, and love to keep it growing.

    If you’d like to support this work, you can:

    • Volunteer your expertise (financial, tech, recovery, design)

    • Partner with us (recovery centers, re-entry programs, nonprofits)

    • Donate or sponsor a tool’s development (coming soon)

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Articles, Tools, and Recovery-Based Financial Insights

This space is for women in recovery, peer mentors, counselors, and community partners. You’ll find short articles, tools, and perspective pieces on healing financial trauma, rebuilding confidence, and navigating money in early recovery.

What Is Financial Sobriety? (Coming Soon)
Understanding how your relationship with money mirrors your recovery process—and how to start fresh.

Budgeting When You’re Overwhelmed (Coming Soon)
Small steps for women navigating money stress without shame.

How to Rebuild Credit After Crisis (Coming Soon)
A step-by-step, emotionally intelligent guide to getting back on your feet.

Financial Triggers and How to Manage Them (Coming Soon)
Tools for noticing spending patterns, emotional urges, and recovery-safe substitutions.

Want to contribute your story or share a resource? Head over to our contact page. We would love to hear from you.