The Sacramento Observer wrote a fantastic article about the empowered women of Session 94! Here is an excerpt from the article and the link to read the whole article below. From The Streets To Stability A Cohort Of 16 Completes The Women’s Empowerment Program, Building On The Nonprofit’s 20-Year Legacy by WILLIAMENA KWAPOApril 2, 2024 By Williamena Kwapo | OBSERVER Staff Writer Five months pregnant and homeless, Ireenii Irvin found herself navigating between the confines of her car and the temporary refuge offered by friends and family. Faced with the stark reality of her situation ..read more

Home/ Enrichment Class- Pipeworks When we say the hard-working women we serve climb mountains to overcome the obstacles they face, it’s usually a figure of speech; however, the ladies of Session 94 quite literally climbed!  Thanks to a wonderful partnership with Pipeworks Gym, the ladies of Session 94 conquered bouldering and rock climbing this month! Coach Carly’s bouldering class was a hit! She taught the students to climb safely, chart a course step by step, and be confident in their skills. The women loved how she created such a supportive and inviting environment, which gave ..read more

Home/ Give Back While You Shop! We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with Target, and YOU can help us raise up to $15,000 in funds to support our program through Target Circle! How You Ask? Target Circle It is Target’s free rewards app that allows customers to earn points, shop, clip coupons, and support local nonprofits. With the app, you gain nonprofit vote points each time you shop! You can use your points to vote for Women’s Empowerment. Each vote makes a difference, the more votes we receive, the more funds our program can receive! Home/ Participating is a ..read more

Home/ Session 93 Graduates! “There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” -W.E. B. Du Bois (adapted) In December, 17 determined women soared over the finish line of our initial two-month job readiness and empowerment program. If you missed out on attending their graduation, you can check out our Instagram. We live-streamed and recorded it; take a look at the inspiring celebration of Session 93! Welcome, Session 94! Last week, 26 women began our job readiness and empowerment program and have already ..read more

Greetings, WE Volunteers! We are getting ready to start Session 92 of our job readiness and empowerment program and need volunteer support. We cannot do this work without YOU! Some Important Updates: We have a new Social Worker, Dr. Vivian Harvey. We are so excited to have her on board. Returning Mentors are encouraged to attend our Mentor Refresher on 07/21/23. If you haven’t already, please add volunteers@womens-empowerment.org to your contacts Below we have listed our Session 92 volunteer opportunities and links to sign up. If you haven’t volunteered wi ..read more

Home/ Congrats, Session 91! The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change her future by merely changing her attitude.” -Oprah Winfrey- The women of Session 91 powered through their 9-week job-readiness program and graduated this month! It takes courage for women experiencing homelessness to walk through our doors and take that first step toward change, but they bravely do it, and soon these women are making leaps and bounds toward a brighter future. We are so proud of our Session 91 graduates, they are well on the way towards their goals. Five of these wome ..read more

Home/ Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. The Bells are Ringing! One of the most special moments at Women’s Empowerment is when a student or a graduate rings the bell. Our bell ringers share major milestones they’ve achieved, such as obtaining housing, a job offer, or a promotion. While the ringing of a bell seems so simple, for women and children experiencing homelessness, these moments are life-changing. We are in awe of the courageous steps these women take each day! A Word on Black History Month As we strive to improve our surrounding communities and lift up one an ..read more

Home/ Welcome, Session 90! Earlier this month, we kicked off Session 90 of our Job-readiness and Empowerment Program with 21 women who are now courageously working towards their goals. It’s only week two and we are already blown away by the lively, bright, and supportive environment these women are creating. Together, they are rebuilding their futures and forming a sisterhood that will last a lifetime. We Still Need Volunteer Support! Giving with your time, talent, and energy truly makes an impact. Volunteer sign-ups for Session 90 is open, and we are still looking for volunteers! We ..read more

Volunteer for Session 90! Greetings, WE Volunteers! Happy New Year! Session 90 of our Job-Readiness and Empowerment Program just started, and we definitely need volunteer support. We cannot do this work without YOU! Below we have listed our upcoming volunteer opportunities, and you can SIGN UP HERE! If you haven’t volunteered with WE before, we ask that you sign up for a mandatory volunteer orientation. We also wanted to provide you with a couple of important updates: 1. Our previous Volunteer Coordinator/Community Partnerships Coordinator is no longer with Women’s Empowerment. We are curren ..read more

December News & Updates From WE Holiday Craft Party was a Blast! Last Saturday was especially wonderful because WE graduates and their families came together at our annual Holiday Craft Party. This bright day of community was complete with crafts, food, music, family photos, and hundreds of holiday bags full of gifts and winter essentials for the women and children. Each person who attended the event was able to create gifts to give, and will have a special gift of their own this holiday season! We want to say a huge thank you to each individual, business, and community group that made th ..read more