Women's Empowerment

Sacramento senior Marjorie Beazer's struggle with food insecurity - The Sacramento Observer Marjorie Beazer, a senior facing food insecurity, shares her experience of being homeless in Sacramento and the challenges of living on a limited food stamp allowance.

We are so grateful for the incredible support!

Had an inspiring day yesterday volunteering with the Sacramento Valley Association of Legal Administrators for Women's Empowerment's mock interview program! Women’s Empowerment has helped more than a thousand women find housing and employment.

Celebrating the success of our 9 amazing WE graduates from the Institute of Real Estate Management Sacramento Valley Chapter (IREM Sacramento) the R.E.N.E.W paid training program in property management! 🏡🔑 Their dedication and hard work have paid off, and we can’t wait to see the incredible impact they will make in the industry. Here’s to new beginnings and endless opportunities! 🌟👏 

The Tikkun Olam (To Heal the World) Award was created in honor of Erie Shockey, a dedicated social worker who championed "Tikkun Olam" and supported hundreds of women and children experiencing homelessness. This award celebrates local heroes advancing social justice. We will honor the recipient of the 2024 To Heal the World Award at the upcoming gala. 

We need your help nominating deserving community members. You can learn more and submit nominations through Friday, August 23rd using the link in the bio!

Women's Empowerment's statement on the Supreme Court ruling to Grants Pass Ruling.

Witness the incredible journey of Kela as she triumphs over adversity and finds her way from surviving to thriving. A recent graduate of WE, Kela sat down with the Sacramento Bee to discuss her transformation journey, and how she managed to obtain stable housing and built a foundation of support.

With your unwavering support, we’ve been honored to empower her change and have linked the article so you can learn all about her story. 🏡💕

Thank you to The Sacramento Bee for making Women's Empowerment graduate Kela front page news today!! From the women I've talked to, most unhoused women feel either endangered or invisible on the street – either way, treated like they are barely human. I'm so grateful to Women's Empowerment for helping women find their voices and feel not only human again but empowered. Our media partners play an important role in that as well, so thank you again to Cathie Anderson and Renee Byer for this beautiful article with poignant photos.

Ready to make a difference? Join us in transforming lives as we start Session 96 this July!
Every volunteer brings us closer to empowering more individuals to achieve their dreams. 💜✨

Click the link in our bio to sign up.

WE just recieved an amzing amount of professional dress clothes from a drive hosted at by Michelle Phipps! Community partners and volunteers make such a difference in the lives of our students and graduates, WE are so grateful.

If you are interested in empowering change and getting involved with WE, go to the link in our bio to see how!

We are so grateful for the incredible turnout at the Resource Job Fair hosted by The River District & First Step Communities! 🙌🏼 A huge thank you to all who attended. Together, we’re building a stronger community one opportunity at a time. Stay tuned for more ways to get involved!

May shines a light on Mental Health Awareness, Taking care of our mental health isn’t just self-care, it’s a revolutionary act of self-love. 💖 This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s break the stigma together and prioritize our well-being. Remember, you are worthy of care and support.

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Its WE’s Cover Letter Workshop today! Volunteers and staff are empowering the students of Session 95, to reach their full potential one cover letter at a time.

If you are interested in volunteering, make sure to check out the link in our bio with more details.

Women’s Empowerment Receives $15K from Union Pacific Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $15,000 from Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program to help women experiencing homelessness in Sacramento find jobs and safe homes during the hous…

We need YOU! Check out our volunteer opportunities via the link in our bio and sign up!

Our volunteer opportunities offer a variety of ways to get involved, including teaching, job readiness workshops, mentoring, and so many options, see all of them on our volunteer sign-ups.

If you haven’t volunteered with us before, please sign up to attend a volunteer orientation. The next orientation is scheduled for May 15th.

We are grateful for your support!

YOU made a difference on this Big Day of Giving!

Because of your support, we raised $126,448 to support women and children experiencing homelessness. Together, WE Empower!

Thank you!

WE are almost to our goal and you can help us get there! There are just 4 more hours until Big Day of Giving is over and we need your help to make a difference in the lives of women and children experiencing homelessness and help us meet our goal. We’re aiming to raise $120,000 on Big Day of Giving this Thursday, and we need your support to make it happen! Your donations allow the resilient women we serve the opportunity to find their power, rewrite their stories, and build a life of stability.

Even better, your donations will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000! Every little bit counts! With your help, these resilient women can gain employment, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and find a safe place to call home. Let’s show them that they’re not alone in this journey; they’re empowered and can be anything!

Your support is powerful for women and children, defying the odds and overcoming the alarming reality of homelessness in Sacramento.

There is still time left in Big Day of Giving to help empower women to be anything. Click the link https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/womens-empowerment to make a Big Day of Giving donation and double your impact before time runs out!

While experiencing homelessness, Irene promised her son that this would not be their future. She came to Women’s Empowerment willing to work hard and determined to keep that promise. And she has!
Irene expressed her gratitude, saying:

“I watched Zaier go from being apprehensive to excited and running to class...Thank you for meeting the need, giving us the freedom of play, a voice, clothes, and a sense of a second home we can always come back to.”

By donating to WE for the Big Day of Giving, you are empowering women like Irene! Sharing her story openly as a way of giving back, Irene inspires and uplifts other women.
You, too, can make a difference!

The isolating experience of homelessness can really take a toll on a person's sense of self and hope.

Discovering a broad network of support with people who genuinely care, believe in them, and are committed to their progress can be an incredibly transformative force for many of the women we serve.

We are so grateful for the generous support we've witnessed so far today. Please consider joining these generous donors and making a gift to support Women's Empowerment and the Community we serve on Big Day of Giving.

Vanessa's story is one of resilience and empowerment. But those didn't always come easy for this WE graduate. Vanessa had a very full plate, working to raise her five girls while attempting to navigate life's challenges. She found herself in an abusive relationship, but she didn't succumb to fear. With the support of Women's Empowerment, she made the brave decision to leave and rebuild her life.

Women's Empowerment provided her with shelter, classes, mentorship, and a supportive community. She even graduated from WE's RENEW paid job training program, which earned her a property management certificate. Now, Vanessa is not just rebuilding her life; she's empowering others too. Using her certification, she is one step closer to fulfilling her dreams of furthering her education and helping the unhoused.

After 3 years with Elk Grove School District, Vanessa has her own home. Her journey is a testament to staying focused on your goals, no matter the obstacles. Let's celebrate Vanessa's incredible resilience and determination! 💪

On Big Day of Giving, join us in making a difference. Together, let's continue transforming lives and empowering women to reach their full potential. 💖

🌟 Today is the Big Day of Giving! 🌟

At Women's Empowerment, we have no doubt that women can be anything. But many of the women who walk through our doors have lost that belief because the barriers of homelessness and trauma can feel insurmountable alone. That's where you come in! With your powerful support, we have been providing women and children experiencing homelessness with vital support, resources, education, and empowerment, enabling them to rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams.

With the large surge of homelessness rates in Sacramento, more women and children are relying on our transformative programs. That's why today, on Big Day of Giving, we need YOUR powerful partnership.

Click the link https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/womens-empowerment, and your donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000! By making a gift of any size, you are helping build permanent pathways out of poverty and showing the community we serve that they're not alone and CAN be anything!

Ready, Set, Give! Together, let's make a difference. 💪

Guess what?!? Big Day of Giving is JUST FIVE HOURS AWAY, so we are sharing FIVE EASY WAYS YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT!

Your generous BDOG support not only fuels our mission and makes our programs possible, but it also powerfully demonstrates to the women and children we serve that there is a vast network of people who believe in them, that they are not alone, and that they can be anything!,

You can make your BDOGgift now by clicking the link https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/womens-empowerment !

🌟 Meet Elise, a true survivor and inspiration! 🌟 After escaping domestic violence and sleeping in her car, Elise found Women’s Empowerment and began taking powerful steps to transform her life.

Elise’s story is one of courage and hard work. In just one year, she was able to defy the odds, and has built a promising future for herself and her children. 💪 Through our job readiness program and paid job training, she gained skills and confidence, paving the way for a successful career in solar installation.

But Elise’s journey didn’t stop there, with stable employment, she was able to gain safe and secure home at WE’s Trellis Gardens. With stability, she was able to go to court and gain custody of her children! Today, she’s thriving and unstoppable, proving that with support and determination, anything is possible.

Thanks to supporters like you, who empower change, Elise joins the many WE graduates who are achieving success after success🙌 Your donations to Women’s Empowerment directly impact lives, empowering women to break free from the barriers of homelessness and reach their goals. ✨

Click the link https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/womens-empowerment
Big Day of Giving, be empowered to make a difference. 💖
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At Women’s Empowerment, a part of our mission is to support our students and graduates in regaining safe and stable housing for themselves and their families. The housing crisis in Sacramento makes this challenging, but our team is committed to change! Each woman we serve participates in the nationally accredited Ready-to-Rent course and is paired with a housing specialist as they work to eliminate barriers to housing. Last year, we launched Trellis Gardens, a transitional workforce housing program that now serves as a critical stepping stone for women working towards market-rate rent.

🏠Empower safe and stable housing!🏠 Your gift this big Day of Giving makes our programs and services possible. Together, we can empower change and make a difference!

Each morning of our two-month job-readiness and empowerment program, a student lights the candle and shares her goal, so that WE, as a community, can support her.

"Our past doesn't have to define us, together, we can always find our way." A woman from Session 95 recently shared that her goal is to no longer let her past define her future. WE share her goal, and we will continue to work until all women experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to overcome obstacles, gain stability, and be anything!

We can't do it without your support. Empower women and children as they build permanent pathways out of poverty by making a BDOG gift today to help us reach our $120,000 goal!

High school students are driving real change at Women’s Empowerment, and you can be part of it for the Big Day of Giving! Through our partnership with Cristo Rey High School, students gain job readiness skills by volunteering at WE. One of these remarkable students is Brittany. Brittany has been with us for two years, and her unwavering dedication has helped ensure WE can provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children in our care. She goes above and beyond, ready to roll up her sleeves and help; her kindness and compassion are evident in everything she does.
Together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of resilient women working to overcome homelessness and build brighter futures for themselves and their children. As we approach the Big Day of Giving, you too can join inspiring young people like Brittany in giving back!

In 2023, Women’s Empowerment served close to 200 women and children experiencing homelessness, and there are so many more who still need our support. This Big Day of Giving, join us in empowering their future by making a gift today. Early giving is now open, and if you can be anything, be empowered to make a change in our communities.