by Natalia Baltazar | May 5, 2023 | Empower Yolo News
Empower Yolo’s recent Big Day of Giving campaign’s theme – Empower Yolo supports your well-being – your neighborhood, community, and county – exemplifies the agency’s commitment to serving survivors and families in need; and shows how extensive Empower Yolo’s...
by Natalia Baltazar | Apr 2, 2023 | Empower Yolo News
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Child Abuse Prevention Month, campaigns to raise awareness about sexual violence, and to hear, believe, and support survivors. Sexual violence is an umbrella term that includes any type of unwanted sexual contact —...
by Natalia Baltazar | Mar 12, 2023 | Empower Yolo News
It is not uncommon these days to turn on the news, read in the newspaper, or view news articles on the internet and see devastating reports of gun violence and mass shootings all over the United States. Mass shootings have a devastating toll on communities. Since...
by Natalia Baltazar | Feb 5, 2023 | Empower Yolo News
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a national effort to help raise awareness about teen dating violence, provide prevention education, and promote healthy relationships. Teen dating violence is an adverse childhood experience that affects...
by Natalia Baltazar | Dec 30, 2022 | Empower Yolo News
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a month to raise awareness about human trafficking issues and support survivors. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of...
by Natalia Baltazar | Dec 4, 2022 | Empower Yolo News, Uncategorized
“One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.” -Shannon L. Alder There’s a little excitement in the air at Empower Yolo with the holidays around the corner. In addition to providing services staff...
