In The News

In April Empower Yolo recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Child Abuse Prevention Month, campaigns to raise awareness about sexual violence, and support survivors.  Sexual violence is sexual activity when consent is not obtained or freely given; it...

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...

February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a campaign to help raise awareness about teen dating violence, provide prevention education, and promote healthy relationships. To raise awareness about these issues Empower Yolo hosts a month-long awareness...

January marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking issues and support survivors. Human trafficking, also known as trafficking of persons, is a crime that involves compelling or coercing a person to provide labor or...

Throughout the year, especially during the holidays, Empower Yolo extends support to survivors and families in need offering vital assistance and brightening their paths with newfound hope.  This year, Empower Yolo has successfully provided a range of services...

During the week of November 11-18, we have the opportunity to bring attention to the plight of homelessness and hunger. A meaningful way to shed light on these challenges is by highlighting Empower Yolo's modest yet impactful KE safehouse, dedicated to supporting...

October 22, 2023 This past Saturday the Davis Sunrise and Woodland Sunrise Rotary Clubs joined together to support the Knights Landing Family Resource Center. The Rotary Clubs constructed a patio that will be used to assist Empower Yolo in the distribution of food...

By Natalia Baltazar & Sandra Clark October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and National Bullying Prevention Month. Empower Yolo already started its 9th Annual Paint Yolo Purple (the color purple representing Domestic Violence Awareness) Month of Action...

Volunteers are essential in helping Empower Yolo fulfill its mission.  Since the pandemic Empower Yolo has successfully resumed its peer counselor training (PCT) program over the last few years; the agency aims to continue to rebuild and strengthen its network of...

Empower Yolo’s shelter staff and After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) team are helping to prepare the kids and students for a successful school year. A new school year can be a fresh start for many of these children who yearn for a chance to rewrite...