UNF Students Volunteer with Empowerment Resources, Inc.
When you want to learn more about something, one of the best ways to go about it is by getting involved and getting firsthand experience. So, when I expressed my interest in non-profit work, my Honors in Marketing professor suggested that I get in touch with Mrs. Elexia Coleman-Moss who is the founder of Empowerment […]
How to Be a Nurturing Parent
There are many things in life that need to be nurtured. For instance, house plants need to be taken special care of to thrive. Whether it is a succulent that doesn’t need much water but plenty of sunlight, or a bird’s nest fern that is high maintenance and needs lots of moisture and humidity; a […]
Empowerment Resources, Inc. Announces Board of Directors and Advisory Council
Empowerment Resources, Inc. continues to serve the community for its 20th year Empowerment Resources Inc. (ERI), a private 501c3 nonprofit organization devoted to serving youth and families in Jacksonville, Florida announces its Board of Directors and Advisory Council. ERI will continue to offer its signature Life Skills Workshops, Parenting Education Seminars, and Journey into Womanhood […]
Life After JIW- Alumna Success Stories in Their Own Words
Journey Into Womanhood Alumna Shaping the World One Story at a Time. This is Arden Ward’s success story. What is one of your favorite JIW memories? The college tours because it was always a great time. The college tours provided me a chance to not only become interested in going to college and setting goals […]
JIW Goes to Jaguars Honor Rows
The Journey Into Womanhood (JIW) girls along with hundreds of other high achieving students cheered on the Jacksonville Jaguars at their game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, October 9. When asked what she was most excited about for the game, Elyssa E. said, “Just to be around other people and actually having fun, because […]
2022 JIW Game Day Recap
A new year of the Journey Into Womanhood program began with a day of family fun and games this past Saturday. Empowerment Resources Inc. put on a game day and open house for this year’s JIW program, where 60 people were in attendance. Those who attended were able to learn about the program and meet […]
Life After JIW- Alumna Success Stories in Their Own Words
Journey Into Womanhood Alumna Shaping the World One Story at a Time. This is Charla Hamilton’s success story. Name, year graduated JIW, degree/education/credentials: Charla Hamilton, 2010, Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, BSN, RN Current Profession: Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse What is something you learned in the JIW program that you might still apply today? […]
Welcome to Nurturing Parenting Programs®
Empowerment Resources Inc. is dedicated to “strengthening families” by offering Nurturing Parenting Programs®. This Evidence-based program, supports and encourages parents and caregivers to raise their children in a supportive environment, while acknowledging the challenges and stresses of parenting. Anyone is welcome to attend these classes and they cycle through 8 topics (feel free to attend one or all 8).
ERI partners with Junior Achievement on “Women in Careers”
We had an engaging panel and discussion on “Women in Careers” on March 25th 2022. Junior Achievement (JA) and ERI hosted women in the community to speak to our girls about various topics from Nursing to the Navy to IT and beyond. It was an eye opening and empowering day! Some good advice along the […]
ERI Continues to Strive after Global Pandemic
One year ago, we all received unthinkable news that would reshape the way we live. At Empowerment Resources, we made sure to keep a close watch on things as they progressed. We had multiple planning meetings with our leadership team to learn best practices. We wanted to make sure we found the safest ways to […]