Women’s Empowerment

Mission Statement

Women’s Empowerment educates and empowers women* who are experiencing homelessness with the skills and confidence necessary to get a job, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and regain a home for themselves and their children.
*People who identify as non-binary genders and feel they belong in this community of cis and trans women are invited/welcome to participate in our programs

Services

** Job-Readiness **
Women and children are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. Helping each woman achieve self-reliance is the best long-term solution to this shocking fact. Employment is often a critical missing piece for many women trying to get back on their feet. To address this, Women’s Empowerment’s extensive job-readiness curriculum includes:
• Career mentoring
• Computer literacy
• Financial literacy
• Interviewing skills
• Job seeking skills
• Professional development
• Resume and cover letter building

** Empowerment & Support **
Homelessness is an isolating-experience. Women often experience a loss of self-esteem, confidence, and identity. Through empowerment and support services women reclaim their hope, strength, and place in the community. Women’s Empowerment’s support and empowerment services include:

• A lifetime support network of peers, staff, and volunteers
• Education, assistance, and advocacy with housing, housing rights, and legal resources
• Hair, clothing, and makeup services/supplies
• Individual counseling
• Managing emotions curriculum
• On-site childcare
• Support groups
• Transportation vouchers/reimbursements

** Health **
Over 89% of Women’s Empowerment students have experienced domestic violence, approximately 69% have struggled with addiction, and more than half suffer from depression. To ensure the program addresses physical and mental health needs, health resources include:

• Dental & vision screening and referrals
• Family violence prevention
• Healthy snacks/lunches
• Hygiene supplies education and access
• Mental health counseling and referrals
• On-site health screening and testing
• Parenting and domestic violence groups
• Wellness, recovery, and fitness groups
• Women’s health education and nutrition

From American River Messenger...

Homelessness Community Service & Support Women’s Empowerment

Women’s Empowerment to Hold Annual Holiday Drive

12/04/2024

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.

From American River Messenger...

Homelessness Community Service & Support Women’s Empowerment

Women’s Empowerment Receives $60,000 From U.S. Bank

11/26/2024

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. Click to learn more.

From Carmichael Times...

Homelessness Women’s Empowerment

Women’s Empowerment Receives $50,000 to Provide for Unhoused Sac Women

11/05/2024

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.

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