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18th Annual Women’s Empowerment A Celebration of Independence Gala
Every day at Women’s Empowerment, we are inspired by women who rise above immense barriers to lift themselves and their children out of homelessness. Drawing on the tools, training, and newfound hope they gain through our program and community, these women are changing the trajectory of their lives and impacting…
Girl Scout Menstrual Cup Project
Last session, an incredible young woman came to talk to the women going through our job readiness program about her project; Gottacup. This project is all about spreading awareness surrounding the Menstrual Cup, an environmentally friendly, safe, cost effective, and convenient feminine hygiene product. To find out more visit: https://gottacup4.wixsite.com/gottacup
Bridge to Success: Our partnership with the National Council for Jewish Women, Sacramento Section
Women’s Empowerment is beyond lucky to partner with the National Council for Jewish Women, Sacramento Section. In 2016, after learning of an unmet need here at WE, they stepped up to begin providing support to graduates of our program. From their website: We learned of an unmet need and decided…
Cynthia’s Story: “I just love my job.”
Meet Cynthia. She is the mother of four children. Two of her children have special needs. “They told my son he would never graduate from high school. I couldn’t accept that. I believed in him. His future wouldn’t be limited.” Cynthia left her job and dedicated years to providing him…
Kate Towson, WE Development Director, wins Judge’s Award at SVP Fast Pitch!
Press Alert SVP Sacramento Announces Winners from ‘SVP Fast Pitch’ Unrestricted funding and prizes totaling $28,000 for nonprofit pitch finalists SACRAMENTO – Social Venture Partners of Sacramento is pleased to announce our 2nd Annual SVP Fast Pitch winners. Fourteen nonprofits participated in a 3-month boot camp aimed at honing their 3-minute pitch….
See Women’s Empowerment on Good Day Sacramento!
The students of Women’s Empowerment were featured on Good Day Sacramento! Click here to watch (video starts at 5:07) Thank you Good Day Sacramento for celebrating the hard work of homeless women changing their lives!