by Natalia Baltazar | Oct 1, 2025 | Empower Yolo News
This October, as we recognize both Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and National Bullying Prevention Month, Empower Yolo launches its 11th Annual Paint Yolo Purple (purple representing Domestic Violence Awareness) campaign—a month of action dedicated to...
by Natalia Baltazar | Sep 7, 2025 | Empower Yolo News
Yolo County, CA – The Empower Yolo board of directors is proud to announce the appointment of Celina Alveraz as the organization’s new executive director, effective September 1, 2025. With Alveraz’s proven leadership and deep roots in the community, the board and...
by Natalia Baltazar | Aug 2, 2025 | Empower Yolo News
Empower Yolo board members recently had the opportunity and honor of meeting and interviewing Fran Rockwell and Donna Moore, two extraordinary trailblazers and founders of the Yolo County Sexual Assault Center, which later evolved into Empower Yolo. Delving into the...
by Natalia Baltazar | Jul 6, 2025 | Empower Yolo News
Yolo County, CA – After an incredible 15-year journey marked by extraordinary growth and a profound impact on the community, Lynnette Irlmeier, Executive Director of Empower Yolo, and her husband Bill Irlmeier, Facilities Manager, have announced their retirement...
by Natalia Baltazar | Jun 1, 2025 | Empower Yolo News
Empower Yolo’s youth programs are gearing up for another fun and enriching summer of activities for local youths. With community support, camps and leadership programs aim to empower kids and support families throughout the summer. Shelter Camp – The...