Women's Empowerment
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My company has donated to Women's Empowerment before, so I had some familiarity with them. Entirely unrelated to work, I was doing some work with the homeless here in Sacramento, and when I suggested to a couple homeless women that they should try Women's Empowerment, they both said they'd heard great things about the program. They didn't know that the program provided transportation (one of them had a recurring leg injury), which they were excited to learn. I'm hoping they were able to get connected and off the streets.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
I helped recent immigrants find their first job here, I received counseling services and changed my career, I spent a day planting trees in Dolores park
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I helped recent immigrants find their first job here, I received counseling services and changed my career, I spent a day planting trees in Dolores park
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Women's Empowerment is an innovative, effective, and financially modest organization that works with homeless and impoverished women to transform their lives and circumstances. I've steadily volunteered with the organization for 7 years and have seen thousands of lives changed. The staff is deeply dedicated and highly skilled. Extensive use is made of volunteers, especially as one on one job mentors for each woman. The program balances "soft" personal growth and empowerment work with specific job seeking skills and life management information.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helping homeless women and their families. I've seen graduates speaking publicly as advocates for the homeless. I've watched a graduate lead workshops about domestic violence. I've visited graduates and their families in new homes.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Many organizations say they do important work to help women succeed, but Sacramento's Women's Empowerment does--each and every day, year after year. And no other non-profit does it with more grace and dignity and yet, daunting budgetary contraints. By providing women with a safe environment in which to grow and tackle their toughest fears, Women's Empowerment does the work of God on Earth. The walls in the cheerful yet sparse main classroom are literally papered with success stories of hundreds of women who've found employment and most importantly, found themselves and tasted success for perhaps the first time in their lives because of this program. Their outstanding and dedicated staff and volunteers all work collaboratively with their heads, hands and hearts to inspire, motivate and help women live better, eat better, manage finances better, work better and handle stress better. And so much more. In my case, I teach business etiquette skills to empower students to interview confidently, get and keep their jobs in today's tough economy. It is a privilege to present to such a motivated group and an honor to play a small role in one of Northern California's finest humanitarian legacies.
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Every time I present, I am welcomed by a motivated group of 25 to 30 women who focus on seeing the light rather than darkness. They take notes, are respectful and always appreciate helpful information. They are goal-oriented and focused on the future.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Women's empowerment is awesome. The Charles A. Jones Skills and Business Education Center has partnered with them for over ten years to assist their clients in becoming self sufficient and productive members of their families and communities. It is always a joy to see the women walk across the stage at graduation knowing that it is because of such a great organization and partnership with Women's Empowerment.
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I have personally seen dozens of women graduate form the Women's Empowerment Program and then come to our Vocational school and graduate and then find jobs and be successful.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
No changes, great program...wish they could serve more women.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The friendly staff and the enthusiasm of the clients
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
encouraging, intelligent, warm, and kind
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
serve so many deserving women to become successful and confident members of their families and communities.
Ways to make it better...
nothing.. great work done here
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
they could use more money to help more women
One thing I'd also say is that...
Women's Empowerment has not only been a success for the women that are in the program but has allowed indivduals like myself, partners in the community, to gain knowledge and expertise in working with women to better assist them in their endeavors.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Compassionate, competent and caring staff have created a highly successful program to help homeless women find jobs, housing, education, and the self esteem they badly needed. Women come into the program feeling broken and worthless; they leave knowing they are capable and precious. It is truly magical.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing women find themselves, believe in themselves, and is seeing their families develop renewed faith in them.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
To say that I am impressed with Women’s Empowerment is an understatement. Their expectation of success for the women who are enrolled is obvious and the compassion and clarity with which they offer their services is really inspirational. Many of their clients are women who have given up on themselves and with the help of staff and volunteers, I have watched them slowly get their dreams back. It’s an honor to be in their company
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I see women with new hope for themselves and their children. I have met graduates who are living independently and finding jobs.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I've had the honor to volunteer with Women's Empowerment for the last 6 years and through that time I have been in awe of the life sustaining services provided by this organization. Lisa Culp and her staff are gifted educators working to bring an end to homelessness for women and children in our community. I've witnessed the transformation of the ladies in the program, as they graduate with more self-confidence then they initially walked in the door with, to continuing on in new careers or graduating from college. Some life paths miss the basic life skills needed to exist in our society, such as household budgeting, job seeking and maintaining skills, and interpersonal relationship skills - Women's Empowerment is the second chance to obtain these vital life skills.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
witnessing 80% of graduates securing housing and 80% of graduates either obtained jobs or enrolled in school. Not many non-profits have such success rates.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
witnessing the results!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
perfect for the loving, guiding roles they serve in with our local homeless women.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
assist thousands of women obtain the life skills necessary to end the cycle of homelessnes.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
The Women's Empowerment Program located in Sacramento, California started out small with BIG plans to make important changes in women's lives. Although many thought it was an impossible goal, Lisa Culp, WE Director told the homeless women to say," I'm' Possible". You hear the word empowerment often, but the hidden word is HER! Empower HER! That is exactly the mission of WE- to promote independence of disadvantaged women by providing a network of support, career development tools to help them in the working world and in life. Many of these woman have had their confidence and rights stripped away from domestic violence. These women enter the program afraid of change and have walls built up by despair. But the caring and gentle staff at WE provide a spirit of unity and love that is passed on to the women who have been abused and suffer from low- self esteem. The staff, teachers and mentors plant life changing seeds that cultivate and grow even after the women have graduated from the eight week transformative program. I think a big part of the program's success is that these women finally have been given an opportunity to succeed and that someone truly believes in them and they eventually begin to believe in themselves. It's all about dignity, respect, accountability and the opportunity to be heard. Also, to hear their stories and help them through their anger or addictions. One graduate said, " It means a lot when someone takes the time to help you when you are at your lowest. That's special, that's priceless. That's a gift". Since the Oprah show, Sacramento has received much media attention for the homeless tent city. Our Mayor just moved the problem across town and nothing was really resolved. I wish Oprah knew about this tiny little program called, Women's Empowerment and all the incredible, miraculous stories that happen everyday down there. People need to hear good stories once in a while and I hope that the word gets out about all the lives of women and children that are being empowered and changed for a lifetime! I am so proud to be a volunteer for this wonderful, loving organization!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've seen results in the women that I have met who have graduated from the program. I have seen the transformation in the attitudes and lives of these courageous women. Stats are impressive, but talking to real person is the best experience!
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I am a facilitator who has worked with many different non-profit organizations and Women's Empowerment stands out as a shining star that is true to its mission of ending homelessness one woman at a time. This small, but mighty organization is truly making a difference, providing women with practical training, support, access to information about resources and empowering them to overcome obstacles and get their feet back on the ground. Helping women get back into the workforce or back to school, back into housing, and reunited with families, this organization is not only helping women directly, but entire families of children. The director and staff are nothing short of amazing. It should be a role model for other cities and is so deserving of any support anyone can afford to give.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Meeting their graduates and working with the staff.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Meeting their graduates and hearing real life turnaround success stories.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Nothing short of amazing. Buckets full of practical support and compassion and positivity and hard work.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Make an even bigger difference!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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