by Natalia Baltazar | Feb 2, 2020 | Empower Yolo News
The month of February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a movement to help raise awareness about teen dating violence. Abuse in teen relationships is a national problem affecting our youth in every community crossing all racial, gender and socioeconomic...
by Natalia Baltazar | Jan 2, 2020 | Empower Yolo News
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Second only to the illegal drug trade, human trafficking is the world’s second most profitable criminal enterprise and in California, there is an increasing need to provide more assistance and care for the victims and...
by Natalia Baltazar | Dec 1, 2019 | Empower Yolo News
Each holiday season Empower Yolo is amazed at the outpour of generosity donors, community organizations and businesses show our clients and families in need. The holiday spirit is shown from the Christmas tree and homemade stockings donated every year to the shelter...
by Natalia Baltazar | Nov 3, 2019 | Empower Yolo News
Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes to help save the day – whether it’s a mother keeping her family safe, an advocate comforting her client, or a community member donating household items to help a survivor start over. Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, (“Yocha Dehe”),...
by Natalia Baltazar | Oct 3, 2019 | Empower Yolo News
Yolo County – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On October 1st Empower Yolo, in partnership with local businesses and organizations in Yolo County, kicked off its 5th Annual Paint Yolo Purple – Month of Action campaign. October’s Paint Yolo Purple...
by Natalia Baltazar | Aug 29, 2019 | Empower Yolo News
Investing in our schools and the future of our local teens is very important to us at Empower Yolo. As we begin a new school year, we are hopeful the community will further support our efforts to sustain our after school youth programs in local high schools. Empower...
