JIW Gives Back!
Journey Into Womanhood participants gave back last Saturday by participating in International Volunteer Day! The girls collected canned goods for UCOM Urban Services and also made toiletry care packages for senior citizens. See below for JIW participant, Deyona’s blog on the experience. On December 5,2015 JIW did a community service project that was really fun! All […]
Congratulations Elexia! Our American Graduate Champion!
Our very own, founder and executive director, Elexia Coleman-Moss will receive the honor of being named an American Graduate Champion. This award, presented by WJCT, and supported by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting seeks to recognize those individuals committed to the education of our youth! The goal of American Graduate is to reverse the national […]
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids! With all the crazy costumes and endless treats, Halloween is a holiday every child loves to celebrate. The excitement this festivity brings though can sometimes make us not as careful as we would normally be. To help keep your children protected, here are some important safety tips and tricks […]
Thank You Jaguars Foundation!
Girls in the Journey Into Womanhood program had the opportunity to earn a seat to a Jacksonville Jaguars game as part of the Jaguars Foundation Honor Rows program. The girls cheered on the Jaguars as they faced the Houston Texans on this past Sunday. To earn a seat to the game, program participants had to track their health […]
Save These Dates!
Empowerment Resources, Inc. is now accepting applications for the Journey Into Womanhood program! You can learn more about the program by attending our informational meeting on September 1. Journey Into Womanhood Informational Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2015 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Location: Community Connections/Davis Center(3 story brick building) 327 East Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32203 *Enter front door […]
We’re Looking For Volunteers!
Are you looking to make an IMPACT on the Jacksonville community? Empowerment Resources, Inc. is in need of volunteers in areas ranging from mentoring youth, marketing and communications, chaperones, leadership ( board member, advisory council member, fundraising) and leading various teen workshops. As a volunteer, you can commit as many hours as your schedule permits. You will have […]
Family Friendly Freebies Around Town
With summer underway, parents are searching for ways to keep their kids busy. Check out these activities that won’t hurt your pockets: The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville offers free tours on Thursday nights all year long. Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens offers free admission year round, which grants access to 120 acres of woodlands with hiking trails, nature walks and more! […]
See What You Missed At This Year’s Celebration
Empowerment Resources, Inc. celebrated the accomplishments of three local seniors at this year’s Journey Into Womanhood Awards Celebration on Thursday, April 23. The event honored Nyla Stanford, Johnquell Allen, and Ti’Jana Rogers with scholarships for their pursuit of higher education. In addition to the scholarship presentation, the event also celebrated 30 program participants in completing […]
Guest Blogger, William Jackson Shares Why You Should Celebrate With Us
A celebration of the accomplishments and achievements of the young women in JIW is a pivotal role in helping to shape the building of our city and even our nation. The journey of the young ladies in JIW has created transformative learning experiences that have built their character, self-esteem, self-value and provided a humanistic outlook of giving back […]
JIW, Deyona B. Shares What She Learned During The College Tour
On March 19th-20th, fifteen Journey Into Womanhood participants travelled to Orlando, FL on a college tour of the University of Central Florida and Rollins College. While on the tour the young ladies had the opportunity to explore prospective majors, visit historic buildings, and learn more about student life. Special thanks to our sponsors for making this […]