Women’s Empowerment Receives $100,000 from Kelly Foundation

A representative from the Kelly Foundation presents a check for $100,000 to Women’s Empowerment

Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $100,000 from the Kelly Foundation for their work to empower women experiencing homelessness to find jobs with upward mobility and a home they can afford now until they can secure permanent housing during the ongoing housing crisis in Sacramento.   “The Kelly Foundation has been a long-time partner … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $100,000 from Kelly Foundation

Women’s Empowerment Receives $50K from Anthem Blue Cross

Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $50,000 from Anthem Blue Cross Foundation to provide substance use recovery and mental health support to unhoused women in Sacramento so they can find safe homes and employment.   “We have a deep understanding of the complex issues that lead to homelessness, including substance use and mental health, … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $50K from Anthem Blue Cross

Women’s Empowerment Holds Holiday Gift Drive

A Women’s Empowerment graduate in a Santa hat makes beaded bracelets as holiday gifts with her grandson at the annual Holiday Craft Party

Local residents can spread holiday cheer to Sacramento women and children who have experienced homelessness by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s annual Holiday Drive. The nonprofit is seeking fully assembled gift bags that include a $25 Target and Walmart gift card, winter hat, socks and holiday candy. Assembled gift bags are needed for for all ages … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Holds Holiday Gift Drive

Women’s Empowerment Receives $60K from U.S. Bank

Graduates from Women’s Empowerment’s latest job readiness session gather after their ceremony in September

Women’s Empowerment has received a $60,000 contribution from U.S. Bank to provide Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with job-readiness programs, paid job training and transitional workforce housing so they can secure employment with upward mobility as they work toward affording permanent housing. “U.S. Bank continues to be an important partner in our work,” said Lisa Culp, … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $60K from U.S. Bank

Women’s Empowerment Receives $50K from Yocha Dehe Community Fund

Women’s Empowerment Executive Director Lisa Culp meets with a program graduate at her home in the nonprofit’s Trellis Gardens transitional workforce housing program

Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $50,000 from the Yocha Dehe Community Fund to provide transitional workforce housing for Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with their families.   “We are so grateful for the generosity of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and their commitment to ensuring women who are working and have children also have … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $50K from Yocha Dehe Community Fund

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 housing crisis.   “We are proud to once again partner with Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program to ensure unhoused women can find and retain employment … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $15K from Union Pacific

Women’s Empowerment Receives $55K from U.S. Bank

Women’s Empowerment has received a $55,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation to provide Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with job-readiness programs and paid job training so they can secure employment and safe housing for their families. “U.S. Bank has been one of our most steadfast partners, and we are grateful that they continue to prioritize ending homelessness in Sacramento, one woman and one family … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $55K from U.S. Bank

Women’s Empowerment Holds Holiday Gift Drive

Local residents can provide joy and winter items to Sacramento women and children who have experienced homelessness by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s annual Holiday Gift Drive. The nonprofit is seeking winter hats, socks and gloves for all ages from infant to adult, as well as teen gifts, $25 Target and Walmart gift cards, holiday candy, and empty medium and large gift bags. For those … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Holds Holiday Gift Drive

Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K from Kaiser

Women’s Empowerment has received $25,000 in new support from Kaiser Permanente to help Sacramento women experiencing homelessness during the ongoing housing crisis. Kaiser is supporting Women’s Empowerment’s work to empower unhoused women with economic opportunity so they can keep their families healthy.   “Kaiser Permanente has been one of our most steadfast supporters over the years, and we are grateful for their continued investment in our … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K from Kaiser

Women’s Empowerment to Hold Gala Sept. 21

Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment will hold its Transformation Gala on Sept. 21 at 5:30pm at the Pavilion at Haggin Oaks, where guests will raise funds and celebrate the program that educates, empowers and employs unhoused Sacramento women so they can support their families. Fifty program graduates will join community members at the event for dinner, live auction, Fund-A-Dream and award ceremony. Two … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment to Hold Gala Sept. 21