Big Day of Giving Event: Write Encouraging Words at Women’s Empowerment

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For Big Day of Giving, local residents are invited to stop by Women’s Empowerment on May 4 from noon-2pm to inscribe notebooks with words of encouragement for local women experiencing homelessness who will join the nonprofit’s employment-readiness and empowerment program this year. The event will take place at 1590 North A Street in Sacramento, and … Continue reading Big Day of Giving Event: Write Encouraging Words at Women’s Empowerment

Women’s Empowerment to Hold Trivia Night Fundraiser

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To celebrate Women’s History Month, local residents can enjoy multiple rounds of trivia competition, entertainment, food, beverages and inspiring stories at Women’s Empowerment’s Trivia for Transformation fundraiser on March 24. The event will take place 6:00-9:30pm at the Croatian American Cultural Center in Sacramento and will benefit local nonprofit Women’s Empowerment’s employment-readiness and empowerment program … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment to Hold Trivia Night Fundraiser

Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K from Kaiser

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Women’s Empowerment recently received $25,000 in new support from Kaiser Permanente to help Sacramento women experiencing homelessness. Kaiser is supporting Women’s Empowerment’s work to empower unhoused women with economic opportunity so they can keep their families healthy during the pandemic and housing crisis.   “Funding from community partners does more than just keep our programs … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K from Kaiser

Holiday Gifts Needed for Women and Children Who Have Experienced Homelessness

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Local residents can bring joy this holiday season to women and children who have experienced homelessness in Sacramento by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s Holiday Gift Drive. The group is seeking 320 unstuffed gift bags and specific fillers for children, teens and women by Dec. 12. For the wishlist of items needed or to make a donation, visit womens-empowerment.org. Each holiday gift package will … Continue reading Holiday Gifts Needed for Women and Children Who Have Experienced Homelessness

Local Crafters Needed for Holiday Craft Party for Unhoused Women, Children

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Local crafters are needed to lead projects at Women’s Empowerment’s upcoming Holiday Craft Party for unhoused women and children on Dec. 17. Volunteers will create a craft project, provide the supplies, and lead women and children through the project as they create holiday gifts for their loved ones. For each craft project table, supplies are … Continue reading Local Crafters Needed for Holiday Craft Party for Unhoused Women, Children

Women’s Empowerment Receives $35K from Wells Fargo

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Women’s Empowerment has received $35,000 from Wells Fargo to provide workforce development skills, paid job training, job search assistance and housing support for women experiencing homelessness in Sacramento. “For the past 14 years, Wells Fargo has helped to sustain our organization while also funding our new, innovative programs that meet the current needs of women experiencing homelessness,” said Lisa Culp, executive director, Women’s … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $35K from Wells Fargo

Women’s Empowerment Receives $50K from Kelly Foundation

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Women’s Empowerment has received $50,000 from the Kelly Foundation to sublease housing at a discounted rate to women experiencing homelessness in Sacramento. This year, the Sacramento nonprofit created its subleasing program for graduates of its program who are working but still cannot afford a home during the ongoing housing crisis. “To afford a one-bedroom apartment in Sacramento, a woman now must make … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $50K from Kelly Foundation

Women’s Empowerment to Hold Gala at Railroad Museum

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Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment invites community members to attend its 21st annual gala at 6pm on Sept. 29 at the California Railroad Museum. Guests will gather in person at the Brighter Futures Gala for the first time since 2019 to raise funds for Sacramento women and children experiencing homelessness and celebrate the accomplishments of program … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment to Hold Gala at Railroad Museum

Women’s Empowerment Receives $30K from U.S. Bank

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Lisa of Women's Empowerment wears a black jacket and pants and holds a check next to Pam Maxwell of US Bank wearing a blue dress in front of a wall covered with photos and stories of Women's Empowerment graduates

Women’s Empowerment recently received $30,000 from U.S. Bank to provide Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with job-readiness programs and paid job training so they can secure employment and regain housing for their families. “We are proud of and grateful for our ongoing relationship with U.S. Bank,” said Lisa Culp, executive director, Women’s Empowerment. “Thanks to their … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $30K from U.S. Bank

Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K from Bank of America

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Women’s Empowerment recently received a $25,000 grant from Bank of America to support the nonprofit’s work to educate and empower women experiencing homelessness with the skills and confidence necessary to secure a job, create a healthy lifestyle, and regain a home for themselves and their children. “Bank of America has been a longtime funder of … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K from Bank of America