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2025 Non-Profit of the Year

This recognition comes as part of a statewide celebration hosted by the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits), honoring exceptional organizations across California.

Help Empower Yolo continue Lynnette and Bill’s generous spirit by donating to the Irlmeier Tribute Fund.
Empower Yolo's Services in Your Community
Empower Yolo offices are open during regular office hours to provide services to individuals and families in need.
Appointments are encouraged. Please call the office at the location you wish to visit.
Empower Yolo offers these and other services in Yolo County: safe shelter for victims of domestic violence/sexual assault/human trafficking, crisis line, restraining orders, family legal services, therapy, housing referrals, food referrals & distribution, health insurance by appointment, emergency clothing, hygiene products, diapers, case management, and other services as needed.
Empower Yolo Events
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Join Us in Taking Action
This October, Empower Yolo launches its 11th Annual Paint Yolo Purple campaign in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and National Bullying Prevention Month. Join us in raising awareness, promoting prevention, and supporting survivors and their families.
During DVAM, we’re reminded that abuse takes many forms—physical, emotional, financial, sexual, technological, and spiritual—impacting not only partners but families, elders, coworkers, and the wider community.
You can support our mission by standing with survivors, raising awareness about domestic violence and prevention, and contributing to domestic and sexual violence programs.
Throughout DVAM, we will have more information, news, events, and resources to share. For now, we are proud to spotlight a few initiatives that you can get involved with starting today!

Empower Through Wellness Event Benefitting Empower Yolo
Join Us for the Empower Through Wellness Event! An evening of mindful movement, soulful sound, and collective giving benefitting Empower Yolo đź’ś
Saturday, October 4, 2025
4:00 – 8:00 PM
Great Bear Vineyards, Davis
Enjoy Pilates, a sunset sound-bath, wellness marketplace, silent auction & raffle, light bites, and more—all while supporting vital services for survivors and families in Yolo County.
For more info and tickets: empowerthroughwellness.net
Thank you to Spa Central for sponsoring this event during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Â
Can’t make it? Donate to the Empower Through Wellness Event here.


Meet and welcome Celina Alveraz, Empower Yolo’s new executive director at Mojo’s Celebrity Bartending Night!
Join us in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month at Mojo’s Celebrity Bartending Night:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 5-7 pm. Mojo’s Lounge and Bar, 428 First Street, Woodland
If you can’t make it, Empower Yolo will benefit from the “Cocktail for Cause” and donations in October. Donate any time to support domestic violence programs here.
For more event information, visit: Upcoming Events
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In The News at Empower Yolo
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Empower Yolo: Advancing Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
This October, as we recognize both Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and National Bullying Prevention Month, Empower Yolo launches its 11th...
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Empower Yolo Welcomes Celina Alveraz as New Executive Director
Yolo County, CA – The Empower Yolo board of directors is proud to announce the appointment of Celina Alveraz as the organization’s new executive...
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Empowering a Legacy
Empower Yolo board members recently had the opportunity and honor of meeting and interviewing Fran Rockwell and Donna Moore, two extraordinary...
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Empower Yolo Announces Retirement of Executive Director, Lynnette Irlmeier After 15 Years of Transformative Leadership
Yolo County, CA – After an incredible 15-year journey marked by extraordinary growth and a profound impact on the community, Lynnette Irlmeier,...
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Empowering Youth Through Fun, Learning, and Leadership
Empower Yolo’s youth programs are gearing up for another fun and enriching summer of activities for local youths. With community support, camps and...
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Empower Yolo Promotes Mental Health Awareness in May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote access to mental health services. It’s an opportunity to...
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D Street House
441 D Street
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-1261
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9586 Mill Street
Knights Landing, CA 95645
(530) 661-5519
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West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 873-8824