by Natalia Baltazar | May 6, 2025 | Empower Yolo News
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote access to mental health services. It’s an opportunity to educate, advocate, and support one another in improving mental well-being. At Empower Yolo, we understand that...
by Natalia Baltazar | May 1, 2025 | Empower Yolo News
Yolo County, CA – Empower Yolo is proud to announce that it has been selected as the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 4 by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. This recognition comes as part of a statewide celebration hosted by the California...
by Natalia Baltazar | Apr 3, 2025 | Empower Yolo News
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Child Abuse Prevention Month, campaigns to raise awareness about sexual violence, and support survivors. Sexual violence is any type of unwanted sexual contact. In California more than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men...
by Natalia Baltazar | Mar 20, 2025 | Empower Yolo News
Yolo County, CA – Empower Yolo is proud to announce the renaming of its shelter to the Starkweather Family Shelter in honor of the Starkweather family’s extraordinary generosity and commitment to the organization’s mission. The family has played a pivotal role in...
by Natalia Baltazar | Mar 9, 2025 | Empower Yolo News
Empower Yolo wants to express gratitude for the incredible individuals and organizations who have ensured the success of Empower Yolo this year. “The financial support of community members is essential for us,” says Cathy Farman, board chair of Empower Yolo. “Private...
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...