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Domestic violence and homelessness

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...

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Empowering students for the new school year

The staff at Empower Yolo's domestic violence safe house has been working hard to assist families residing there prepare their children for the upcoming school year. While many kids in the community are excitedly getting ready with new backpacks and school supplies...

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Partnering with Yolo CASA to serve foster and rural youth

Empower Yolo has always prioritized the health and safety of children. The agency receives a Cal OES grant to fund the Youth Empowerment program, which provides advocacy and support to unserved/underserved youth who are victims of crime living in rural communities and...

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Empowering survivors through the legal system

Navigating the complexities of the American legal system can feel daunting, especially for some of Empower Yolo's clients who are often survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. Understanding their legal rights during the most traumatic and...

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Developing Summer Leaders

Summer is quickly approaching and Empower Yolo’s After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) team and shelter staff are planning Kids Day Camp summer programs for local youths and the children at Empower Yolo’s safe house.  These camps provide participants...

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Giving Big Thanks

Empower Yolo's recent Big Day of Giving campaign "Change Happens Here," embodies the organization's steadfast commitment to supporting survivors and families in need, enabling them to become independent, self-sufficient, and empowered. Our community partnerships with...

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Giving back with gratitude

There are many wonderful nonprofits in Yolo County to volunteer with and help serve the community.  What makes volunteering with Empower Yolo special are the people – from the diverse client base we serve to the hardworking staff, and the steadfast board of directors...

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More Stories About Empower Yolo

ArticleDate Resource
Empower Yolo Paints the County PurpleOctober 1, 2016Daily Democrat
Empower Yolo Expands ServicesMarch 23, 2016Davis Vanguard
Hope Happens because of YouFebruary 25, 2016Home Aid Sacramento
Empower Yolo focuses on teen dating violence and more in Davis schoolsJanuary 12. 2016Davis Enterprise
Empower Yolo merges with Center for FamiliesJanuary 6, 2016Daily Democrat
Empower Yolo & Center for Families MergeJanuary 3, 2016Davis Enterprise
‘Seven’ tells story of correcting injusticesJuly 31, 2015Daily Democrat
Empower Yolo educates Davis Parents on Sexual AssaultJanuary 15, 2015Davis Enterprise
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