Empower Yolo

promotes safe, healthy and resilient communities.

Empower Yolo

provides twenty-four hour crisis intervention, emergency shelter, confidential counseling, training, legal assistance, and other services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and child abuse.

Empower Yolo

provides resource centers for community services to improve the health, social, educational and economic outcomes of Yolo County residents.

Empower Yolo

provides community outreach and educational programs about available resources to promote health, stability, and self-sufficiency for individuals and families.

Help is Only a Phone Call Away

Empower Yolo is here to help. You are not alone. Trained advocates are available 24/7 to provide free crisis intervention, emotional support, advocacy, information and referrals.

All calls to Empower Yolo are private and confidential.

24/7 Crisis Lines

(530) 662-1133

(916) 371-1907

Empower Yolo Main Line

(530) 661-6336

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Crisis Support

Counseling Services

Legal Services

Safe Shelter and Housing

Teen Education and Youth Services

Outreach and Family Support

2025 Non-Profit of the Year

2025 California Nonprofit of the year seal

Empower Yolo has been selected by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry as the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 4!

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

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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Empower Yolo Events

Empower Yolo Chosen As A 2025 California Nonprofit Of The Year By Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry!

Exciting News! We are thrilled to share that Empower Yolo has been named the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 4 by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry!

“I’m so proud to say that Empower Yolo is the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 4,” said Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters). Their commitment to creating healthier, stronger communities shows the true spirit of public service. We’re so fortunate to have Yolo Empower advocate for those that need help at some of the most difficult times of their lives. They’ve made a lasting impact across our region, and I’m honored to celebrate them for their incredible work.” Read the press release here.

Thank You for Supporting Empower Yolo for Big Day of Giving!

Thank you for standing with Empower Yolo on Big Day of Giving! With your generosity and the power of matching funds, we raised an incredible $136,433 to support survivors and families in our community.

While we came just $4,519 short of our goal, the impact we made together is amazing. Because of you, more people will find safety, healing, and hope when they need it most.

Please keep connected with us throughout the year to see the impact of your generosity at empoweryolo.org.

From all of us at Empower Yolo —Thank you! 💜

Join Empower Yolo’s Advisory Committee:

Join Our Team: Community Advisory Members Needed! Empower Yolo is working to prevent sexual violence through innovation and advocacy, and we need passionate community members like YOU! Together, we can drive change, enhance economic opportunities, and challenge harmful gender norms. Let’s make a meaningful impact in our community! Sign up today to become a member of our advisory committee! For more info, reach out at [email protected] or call us at (530) 665-5320. Let’s work together for a safer, more empowering future!

Únete a nuestro equipo: ¡Se necesitan miembros para el comité asesor comunitario! Empower Yolo trabaja para prevenir la violencia sexual mediante la innovación y la defensa, ¡y necesitamos miembros comunitarios apasionados como tú! Juntos, podemos impulsar el cambio, mejorar las oportunidades económicas y desafiar las normas de género perjudiciales. ¡Generemos un impacto significativo en nuestra comunidad!

¡Inscríbete hoy para formar parte de nuestro comité asesor! Para más información, escríbenos a [email protected] o llámanos al (530) 665-5320. ¡Trabajemos juntos por un futuro más seguro y empoderador!

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