Praising Children & Their Behavior: How Specific vs. General Praise Affects Motivation
We are excited to have MommyMixUp sharing how you praise your child shapes how they see themselves and stay motivated on our blog!
Journey Into Womanhood program attends the Black Girl Dream Conference in the ATL
In June, ten girls from Empowerment Resources Inc.’s JIW program, along with their parents, traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to attend the Black Girl Dream Conference. Designed for attendees ages 12 and up, the conference featured powerful speakers, dynamic change-makers, hands-on STEAM activities, creative expression, and impactful networking opportunities. Empowerment Resources, Inc. was proud to attend […]
A Sweet Reflection on the 21st Annual JIW Celebration
On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Empowerment Resources, Inc. gathered for a sweet and spirited celebration: the 21st Annual Journey Into Womanhood (JIW) Awards Celebration. Held at Sweet Pete’s Candy in downtown Jacksonville, this milestone event honored the achievements, growth, and resilience of the young ladies who completed the 25-week Journey Into Womanhood program. This […]
10th Annual Curls and Convo Recap
JIW Girls with Miss Black USA, Eternity Hickman ERI is the proud nonprofit partner for Curls and Convo. Mygani’s signature Curls and Convo event was created to instill the value of self-confidence in women + girls of color regardless of their hair texture or skin complexion. The event includes a panel discussion, hairstyling demos, swag […]
JIW Girls Get Empowered on Fitness and Healthy Eating from JIW Mentors
The JIW program has been busy empowering the girls of JIW with knowledge around healthy food & nutrition as well as fitness. The girls welcomed Yoga instructor Michelle M. who taught the girls individual as well as paired yoga poses and the importance of breath work and stretching. Following that, three JIW mentors who are […]
Empowerment Resources Inc. Commemorates 20 years at the 2024 Journey Into Womanhood Celebration with the Land of ERI
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Empowerment Resources, Inc. gathered to celebrate a significant milestone: the 20th annual Journey Into Womanhood Celebration. This event, marking two decades of profound impact, brought together community volunteers, sponsors, family, and friends to honor and reflect on the positive changes and growth fostered through the Journey Into Womanhood (JIW) program. […]
Journey Into Womanhood Alum Attend Virtual Reunion
In a celebration of 20 years of Empowerment Resources, Inc., alumni of the Journey Into Womanhood girls’ program recently reunited virtually to exchange updates on their journeys as career women, mothers, and friends. The reunion took place Tuesday, March 26th via Zoom. With laughter, stories, and an abundance of shared wisdom, the alumni reflected on […]
Curls and convo 2024
ERI is the nonprofit partner for Curls and Convo. Mygani’s signature Curls and Convo event was created to instill the value of self-confidence in women + girls of color regardless of their hair texture or skin complexion. The event includes a panel discussion, hairstyling demos, swag bags filled with hair products and a historical convo […]
Healthy Communication With Your Child is Key
How many times have we heard communication is key? In this busy world that we live in I often hear from parents and teens that communication is difficult because of time or because of communication barriers. I often encourage the parents and caregivers that I work with to take time out to communicate with respect […]
New Year and Goal Settting
Setting New Year’s Goals as a Family: Strengthening Bonds and Building Futures The New Year has arrived, and as we welcome the new year wemay find ourselves setting goals we hope to accomplishthroughout this year. Most of us are used to setting these goals onan individual basis. But, if you haven’t thought about setting NewYear’s […]