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
Borchard Foundation, American River Bank and State Farm recently gave grants to Women’s Empowerment’s comprehensive job-readiness programs for women who are homeless. Borchard Foundation donated $12,500 and American River Bank and State Farm each donated $10,000. “The work we do relies on community donations,” said Lisa Culp, executive director, Women’s Empowerment. “It’s heartening to see … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $32,500 in Grants
Save Mart CARES has donated $25,000 to help homeless women in Sacramento find homes and jobs to support their families through Women’s Empowerment’s comprehensive job readiness program. The mission of Women’s Empowerment aligns closely with the mission of Save Mart CARES, which supports programs that have a record of results and contribute to the advancement … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K From Save Mart CARES
Three foundations each recently awarded $10,000 to Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment that educates and empowers women who are homeless to find a safe home, steady job and healthy lifestyle. The grant from Kaiser Permanente funds the nonprofit’s support groups for women who have faced domestic violence and substance abuse. Bank of America granted funds for … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $30K in Grants
You can 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 200 unstuffed stockings and specific fillers for local infants and toddlers, children, teens and adult women. “There is nothing like hearing the squeals of joy from children and their mothers … Continue reading Give Holiday Stockings to Formerly Homeless Women and Children
Sacramento artist David Garibaldi will paint to end homelessness on Oct. 26 at Capitol Plaza Ballroom for a performance art fundraiser benefiting Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment. He will create and auction off three art pieces, as well as a private studio experience. David Garibaldi Live, which is sponsored by Umpqua Bank, McCreery’s Home Furnishings, Western … Continue reading Sacramento Artist to Paint Live for Women’s Empowerment
Wells Fargo & Company recently granted $45,000 to Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment for job training for formerly homeless women through the group’s Get A Job Kit Training, which provides paid stipends to participants. Funds also will support Women’s Empowerment’s on-the-job training in customer service and office administration, as well as transportation in partnership with Paratransit. … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $45K From Wells Fargo
Nearly 100 community members from across Sacramento witnessed Women’s Empowerment graduate 27 formerly homeless women from the comprehensive eight-week job-readiness program at the end of June. The graduates each shared their stories of their rise from homelessness, some through poetry, some through song and some through prose – all wearing tiaras to match their chosen … Continue reading 27 Formerly Homeless Women Graduate From Women’s Empowerment
Women’s Empowerment has received $26,500 from U.S. Bank Foundation’s Community Possible program through a $1,500 sponsorship of its recent gala and a $25,000 grant to help homeless women in Sacramento find homes and jobs that support their families. “U.S. Bank has been a longtime partner with Women’s Empowerment and we are grateful for their steadfast … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $26K from U.S. Bank
More than 500 local residents joined with 100 formerly homeless women to raise a recordbreaking $200,000 at Women’s Empowerment’s 15th Anniversary Gala in May. Funds raised will benefit the local nonprofit job training and empowerment program for women who are homeless and their children. The event, which also honored the group’s 1,322 graduates, included opportunities … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Gala Raises Record $200,000
