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Despite the many challenges families are facing in our community’s “new normal”, Empower Yolo’s shelter staff and After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) staff are preparing the kids for a successful, new school year. Back to school planning at Empower...

The practice of trauma-informed yoga has increased benefits of traditional yoga practices maintaining physical and mental health benefits to improve and maintain overall health, but it also addresses the unique needs of trauma survivors. In the past, Empower Yolo...

Empower Yolo welcomed the community into its home at its main office the Dowling Center at 175 Walnut Street in Woodland on Friday, June 3, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. for its 45th anniversary open house celebration.  Guests enjoyed food and music, toured offices at the old...

Empower Yolo is proud of the 45 years it has provided services to survivors and families in need in Yolo County. Over the past two years, Empower Yolo stayed open every day and remained prominent in the community, steadfast and unwavering as the need for services...

The month of April is both Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year marks Empower Yolo’s 45th anniversary of providing services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.  Over the years Empower Yolo’s...

March 2022 marks Empower Yolo’s 45th Anniversary.  Empower Yolo has a rich history of providing services for survivors of abuse and helping families in need. Over the past 45 years, Empower Yolo has had a strong presence in Yolo County, and services and programs have...

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. The focus of the awareness effort is preventing teen dating violence, which...

As we ring in a new year we also recognize January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month - a month to raise awareness about human trafficking issues and support survivors.  Human trafficking is the business of stealing freedom for profit. In some cases, traffickers...

“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.” – Kathy Calvin, CEO & President of the United Nations Foundation As we enter the season of giving, we are mindful of all our clients, survivors and their children, families in need, and...

Issues of hunger and homelessness have been a growing problem around the country and in Yolo County. The economic after-effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has only amplified food and housing insecurity for many more community members. According to the most recent census...