Women’s Empowerment’s paid training program, The Get A Job Kit, celebrated its 100th graduate in July. The program also graduated its first two lead supervisors who will oversee production. The Get A Job Kit provides formerly homeless women with 120 hours of training in production, customer service, quality assurance, forklift operation, shipping and receiving industries. … Continue reading 100th Formerly Homeless Woman Graduates From Paid Job Training Program
Five hundred guests at Women’s Empowerment’s 17th Annual Celebration of Independence Gala raised more than $214,000 to support the organization’s job training program for women and mothers experiencing homelessness in Sacramento. The event, which took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Sacramento, had 75 graduates of the program in attendance dressed in ballgowns … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Gala Raises More Than $214,000
American River Bank Foundation recently granted $11,500 to Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment to provide paid job training for homeless women through the group’s Get A Job Kit small business. Funding also will support Women’s Empowerment’s new property management training program REstart in partnership with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Sacramento. “American River Bank … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $11,500 from American River Bank
Community members are invited to sponsor a graduate or buy tickets to attend the 17th Annual Celebration of Independence Gala that benefits Women’s Empowerment, a local nonprofit job training and empowerment program for women who are homeless and their children. The event, which raises funds for the organization and honors the group’s 1,503 graduates, will … Continue reading Graduate Sponsors Needed for Women’s Empowerment Gala
Save Mart Companies C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently presented Women’s Empowerment with a grant for $25,000 to support health and employment programs for homeless women. Funds will provide weekly domestic violence support groups, cooking and nutrition classes, and wellness and recovery groups. Funds also will support onsite employment specialists and social workers who help homeless women secure … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K From Save Mart
Photo by Manny Chavez Photography More than 230 people raised $13,000 at Cabaret on K, sponsored by Capital Public Radio, which benefited Sacramento homeless women and children at local nonprofit Women’s Empowerment. Hosted in September in the newly opened basement at Capitol Plaza Ballrooms on K Street, the night featured performances of cabaret and jazz … Continue reading Sacramento Singers and Artists Raise $13,000 for Women’s Empowerment
U.S. Bank Foundation’s Community Possible program has awarded a $25,000 grant to Women’s Empowerment. The grant will support classes and programs that help homeless women gain the skills and confidence they need to secure a job and create a brighter future for their children. “We are so impressed with U.S. Bank’s commitment to breaking the … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K From US Bank
Arata Brothers Trust and Kaiser Permanente recently gave grants to Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment’s comprehensive job-readiness programs for women experiencing homelessness. Arata Brothers Trust donated $15,000 to Women’s Empowerment’s nine-week program that helps women who are homeless overcome barriers so they can find homes and jobs. Kaiser Permanente donated $10,000 to Women’s Empowerment’s domestic violence … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K From Kaiser, Arata Brothers Trust
From the newly opened basement at Capitol Plaza Ballrooms on K Street will rise the voices of some of Sacramento’s most renowned musicians on Sept. 9. The Cabaret on K fundraiser, sponsored by Capital Public Radio, will benefit homeless women and children at local nonprofit Women’s Empowerment and will include performances of cabaret and jazz … Continue reading Sac Singers and Artists Go Underground to Raise Funds for Women’s Empowerment
Community members are invited to the 16th Annual Celebration of Independence Gala that benefits Women’s Empowerment, a local nonprofit job training and empowerment program for women who are homeless and their children. The event, which raises funds for the organization and honors the group’s 1,411 graduates, will take place 5:30-8:45 p.m. on May 17 at … Continue reading Tickets on sale for Women’s Empowerment’s Annual Gala
