by Natalia Baltazar | Feb 13, 2025 | Empower Yolo News
As Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) begins in February, Empower Yolo remains dedicated to promoting healthy and safe relationships among young people. Our campaign aims to raise awareness about teen dating violence while providing crucial prevention...
by Natalia Baltazar | Jan 3, 2025 | Empower Yolo News
Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January is a campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking issues and support survivors. Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons or modern-day slavery, is a crime that involves compelling or coercing a person...
by Natalia Baltazar | Dec 1, 2024 | Empower Yolo News
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration, but for survivors of domestic violence, it can be a deeply challenging time. Memories of past trauma, financial strain, and the pressure to maintain holiday traditions can weigh heavily. However,...
by Natalia Baltazar | Nov 12, 2024 | Empower Yolo News
Every Tuesday, in Knights Landing and the town of Yolo, there is a bustling hub of activity as volunteers unload crates of fresh vegetables, fruits, and other wholesome foods from Yolo Food Bank. For many of the people served by Empower Yolo, this weekly event is more...
by Natalia Baltazar | Oct 6, 2024 | Empower Yolo News
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and National Bullying Prevention Month. Empower Yolo commenced its 10th Annual Paint Yolo Purple (the color purple representing Domestic Violence Awareness) Month of Action campaign to raise awareness about domestic...