by Natalia Baltazar | Aug 3, 2021 | Empower Yolo News
After a year of distance learning and homeschooling for many children in our community including families at the shelter, Empower Yolo’s shelter staff and After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) staff are preparing the kids for a successful, new school...
by Natalia Baltazar | Jul 7, 2021 | Empower Yolo News
Housing insecurity and homelessness continue to be a challenge for many individuals and families in Yolo County with the pandemic further exacerbating the problem. It can be particularly challenging as an individual or family transitions from an emergency shelter to...
by Natalia Baltazar | Jun 8, 2021 | Empower Yolo News
As summer quickly approaches, many parents are picking out the perfect camps and planning out summer schedules for their children. For many of the families that Empower Yolo serves, children lack resources and opportunities during the summer, this can mean fewer...
by Natalia Baltazar | May 2, 2021 | Empower Yolo News
“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.”- Dr. Maya Angelou Like Maya Angelou, we believe the human spirit can overcome extreme obstacles and still shine within. As an organization, Empower Yolo’s mission is to promote safe, healthy, and resilient...
by Natalia Baltazar | Apr 1, 2021 | Empower Yolo News
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. A year has passed since COVID-19 forced Yolo County and most of the nation into quarantine. Throughout that time, Empower Yolo continued to support survivors of sexual assault amidst the...
