Six Women Graduate From Women’s Empowerment During Pandemic

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Six women once homeless gathered with staff at Women’s Empowerment for a ceremony earlier this month to celebrate their graduation from the seven-week employment-readiness and empowerment program for women experiencing homelessness in Sacramento. Most Women’s Empowerment graduation ceremonies include nearly 100 guests – family members, friends, donors, volunteers and more – but despite the lack … Continue reading Six Women Graduate From Women’s Empowerment During Pandemic

Women’s Empowerment Receives $10K from SMUD

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Women’s Empowerment recently received $10,000 from SMUD’s Sustainable Communities initiative to provide workforce development skills, paid job training and housing search assistance for women experiencing homelessness.   “We are grateful to SMUD for recognizing that communities are only sustainable when women and their families have a safe home and a stable income,” said Lisa Culp, executive … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $10K from SMUD

Women’s Empowerment Receives $15K From State Farm

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Women’s Empowerment recently received $15,000 from State Farm to provide financial literacy and paid job training for women experiencing homelessness. Women’s Empowerment is one of the only nonprofits in Sacramento providing paid job training to women who are homeless. “Paid job training is essential for women trying to rise from homelessness who need extra skills … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $15K From State Farm

Women’s Empowerment Gala Goes Virtual May 21

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With just a few clicks, community members can attend Women’s Empowerment’s annual gala fundraiser, this year a virtual event themed “WE are Resilient.” The local nonprofit job training and empowerment program for women who are homeless and their children raises a fifth of the organization’s annual budget through the gala, which honors the group’s 1,657 … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Gala Goes Virtual May 21

Filled Holiday Stockings Needed for Formerly Homeless Women

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Local residents can bring smiles to formerly homeless women and children in Sacramento this holiday season by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s annual Holiday Stocking Drive. The group is seeking 250 unstuffed stockings and specific fillers for local infants and toddlers, children, teens and women by Dec. 11. Stockings for teens and women are especially needed. For the list of items needed … Continue reading Filled Holiday Stockings Needed for Formerly Homeless Women

Tickets on Sale for Women’s Empowerment Gala

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Community members are invited to the 18th 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 1,574 graduates, will take place 5:30-8:45 p.m. on June 20 at … Continue reading Tickets on Sale for Women’s Empowerment Gala

Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K From U.S. Bank

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Women’s Empowerment has received a $25,000 grant from U.S. Bank Foundation’s Community Possible program. The grant will fund job skills training, career-readiness classes and financial literacy programs for Sacramento women experiencing homelessness. “U.S. Bank continues to invest in the bright futures of homeless women through its generous donations to our job-readiness programs,” said Lisa Culp, … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K From U.S. Bank

Filled Stockings Needed for Formerly Homeless Women and Kids in Sacramento

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Women's Empowerment graduate receives holiday stocking

Local residents can bring smiles to formerly homeless women and children in Sacramento this holiday season by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s annual Holiday Stocking Drive. The group is seeking 250 unstuffed stockings and specific fillers for local infants and toddlers, children, teens and adult women by Dec. 5. For the list of items needed: www.womens-empowerment.org. … Continue reading Filled Stockings Needed for Formerly Homeless Women and Kids in Sacramento

Sac Artists and Singers Go Underground to Raise Funds for Women’s Empowerment

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Community members are invited to go underground on Oct. 27 to attend Cabaret on K, an evening of musical performances with a nod to Halloween, featuring a haunting mix of cabaret, jazz, classical and musical theatre pieces by Sacramento group Rogue Music Project. Guests are welcome to come in costume and will enjoy complimentary desserts … Continue reading Sac Artists and Singers Go Underground to Raise Funds for Women’s Empowerment

100th Formerly Homeless Woman Graduates From Paid Job Training Program

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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