Recent studies have acknowledged the role of community-based organizations (CBOs) in tackling poverty. CBOs could provide a valuable social space, networks, and supporting resources for disadvantaged people in local communities. They could also provide psychological empowerment opportunities and experiences that could positively influence the individuals' perceived self, collective efficacy, and self-determination to counterattack the situational and dispositional barriers caused by poverty. The majority of the people in poverty are women and children. Women tend to create a support system to balance childcare, family, work, and social activities. Middle-aged women participating in a community-based organization might benefit from the networks and resources to improve their lives and support their reemployment. This case study aims to examine the motivation and barriers of middle-aged women towards reemployment in a community-based poverty alleviation organization from a social psychological perspective. This study's findings confirm that CBO provides empowerment opportunities that meet individuals' social, survival, and self-determination needs. But the impact on reemployment is limited due to the lack of decent work and the incomprehensive current safety net and social policy. It is urgent to reform current social policies and programs, create decent work and volunteer opportunities, and shift the focus from human capital development to human flourishing. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]