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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.
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Adopt a Family with Empower Yolo:
“Adopt a family” with Empower Yolo this holiday season as a meaningful way to bring joy to the families we serve. Please contact holidays@empoweryolo.org for more information, or let us know how many individuals you would like to purchase gifts for, and we will connect you with a wishlist(s). Wishlists will be available mid-November, and we ask that gifts be donated by December 12.
We also offer general wishlists that can be purchased from any time. This is a great way to give with a group, family, friends, running group, scout troop, classroom, or sports teams, as they offer more options and flexibility. Thank you for thinking of our clients this holiday season.
Empower Yolo Observes Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week: November 17-24
This November, during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and Thanksgiving, let’s reflect on the families and neighbors in our community facing food and housing insecurity. Empower Yolo invites you to join us in supporting this national campaign through educational, service, action, and fundraising activities that raise awareness, provide support, and bring hope to those in need.
Community members can support Hunger and Homelessness Awareness efforts by donating to Empower Yolo’s food and housing programs here. You can contribute grocery gift cards (please request gift receipt) or non-perishable food items for holiday meals for families at the shelter. Donations can be made at our main office in Woodland or the Resource Center in Davis during office hours. Thank you for your support.
Donation Drop Off Information:
Empower Yolo Office Hours:
Dowling Center, 175 Walnut Street, Woodland: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Davis Resource Center, 441 D Street, Davis: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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In The News at Empower Yolo
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Empowering Young Leaders to Address Food Insecurity
This November, as we observe Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (November 17–24) and prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, let us reflect on the...
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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
Dowling Center
175 Walnut Street
Woodland, CA 95695
530-661-6336
info@empoweryolo.org
D Street House
441 D Street
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-1261
KL Resource Center
9586 Mill Street
Knights Landing, CA 95645
(530) 661-5519
West Sacramento
1025 Triangle Court, Suite 600
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 873-8824