My Nonprofit Reviews

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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