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 […]
Year In Review
As 2020 comes to an end, we reflect upon the true spirit of the holiday season. Empowerment Resources, Inc. (ERI) is thankful for all of the hard work and dedication of our board of directors, advisory council, volunteers, and donors. Together, we are helping families cultivate strength to become productive members of the community. We […]
Racial Injustice Conversations with a 7 Year Old
I must admit I had been glued to the television and social media watching history unfold and filled with all kinds of emotions. I like many others watched the protest unfold starting on May 26th in response to the unjust death of George Floyd. The parent in me kept saying cut it off so she […]
A Different Kind a Mother’s Day?
Like many holidays in 2020, this will be a Mother’s Day we probably won’t forget. This Mother’s Day some of us will have to practice social distancing from our elderly mothers and grandmothers. We won’t be going to the Mother’s Day brunch or having a fancy Mother’s day dinner at that packed favorite restaurant. We […]
JIW Women, Careers and Entrepreneurship Trip
JIW Girl, Tamia shares insights about the JIW Women, Careers and Entrepreneurship Trip held on Saturday, March 7, 2020. I was excited to hear about this trip. First we went to Jones and Rose and I’d have to say I really enjoyed being there. The women on the panel were very honest and friendly and […]
5th Annual Curls and Convo has Swag
More than 75 guests joined Mygani and ERI for a MAGICAL experience at the 5th annual Curls and Convo. The event featured a panel discussion, small business vendors, hair demos and instilled the value of self-confidence in women + girls of color regardless of their hair texture or skin complexion. JIW Girl, Michaela E. shares what she thought about the amazing […]
Cardboard City 2019 Reflection
On November 15, a few girls from the JIW program volunteered for Family Promise’s Cardboard City. This event combines fundraising with a better understanding of what it means to be homeless. JIW girls volunteered by serving hot cocoa and cookies to guests. Next they participated in the social services maze – a scenario and then […]
Volunteer Spotlight: 2019-2020 Mentors and Drop-In Mentors
Meet the 2019-2020 Journey Into Womanhood Mentors. We are thankful for their commitment. We hope you join us in showing your appreciation for our mentors this program year. Yanique Mundy (Mentor) Yanique was born in Jamaica and moved to the US at the age 12. She aspires to be a Chief Marketing Officer in the […]