Women’s Empowerment Gala Raises More Than $214,000

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

Women’s Empowerment Receives $11,500 from American River Bank

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

Graduate Sponsors Needed for Women’s Empowerment Gala

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

Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K From Save Mart

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

Holiday Stockings Needed for Formerly Homeless Women and Kids

Bring smiles to formerly homeless women and children 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. “The women and children in our program have known the coldest, loneliest holiday seasons. The … Continue reading Holiday Stockings Needed for Formerly Homeless Women and Kids

Sacramento Singers and Artists Raise $13,000 for Women’s Empowerment

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

Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K From US Bank

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

Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K From Kaiser, Arata Brothers Trust

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

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

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

Women’s Empowerment Named California Nonprofit of the Year

Women’s Empowerment, along with 100 nonprofits from across the state, was honored recently at the second annual California Nonprofits Day celebration. Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) named Women’s Empowerment Nonprofit of the Year. The award recipients were honored at a luncheon at Sacramento’s Convention Center. “Women’s Empowerment is thrilled to receive this award from Assemblymember Kevin … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Named California Nonprofit of the Year