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
Empower Yolo Main Line
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2025 Non-Profit of the Year
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.
Empower Yolo will provide interpretation services at no cost to community members.
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Empower Yolo's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of serving survivors, strengthening families, and building safer communities throughout Yolo County. Click here for more info...
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💜 December 1 is Empower Hour!
This Giving Tuesday, help Empower Yolo raise $25,000 to support survivors and families in Yolo County!
Your gift helps provide safe shelter for families and pets, food, clothing, housing assistance, and youth programs.
Every hour. Every survivor. Empowered by you.
Help us reach our $25,000 goal! Give on December 1 or anytime at empoweryolo.org and designate your donation for Giving Tuesday.
You can also support Empower Yolo through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) or an eligible IRA charitable distribution.
Every gift makes a difference!
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In The News at Empower Yolo
Empower Yolo Helps Families Find Safety, Stability, and Hope
For survivors of domestic violence, finding a safe place to call home can mean the difference between remaining in an abusive relationship and beginning a new life free from violence. Across Yolo County, families facing financial hardship, eviction, and housing...
Empower Yolo Focuses on Awareness and Prevention During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and National Bullying Prevention Month. This month, Empower Yolo launches its 12th Annual Paint Yolo Purple campaign (purple representing domestic violence awareness)—an opportunity to engage communities, elevate...
Empower Yolo: Youths’ art helps build safer, healthier communities
by: Jaime Torres-Lopez Young people have important perspectives on the issues affecting their lives, but they are not always given meaningful opportunities to express them. Art can help change that. It allows young people to explore complex subjects, communicate ideas...
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