Dozens of graduates from Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment gathered at William Land Park in June to celebrate the nonprofit’s 25th anniversary. Photo courtesy of Women’s Empowerment

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Amidst the smell of barbecue and the squeals of children laughing, dozens of Sacramento women who have risen from homelessness gathered with their children and reunited with classmates at William Land Park on June 27 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment.

The celebration included a barbecue lunch, face painting and yard games for children. 

Since 2001, more than 2,000 women and their 4,000 children have graduated from the comprehensive program designed specifically to help women break the generational cycle of homelessness for themselves and their children.

 The initial nine-week employment-readiness and empowerment program includes transportation assistance, onsite childcare, classes, and one-on-one work with a social worker, housing navigator, job developer and more.

Each woman who graduates from the initial program can return for services at any point, including paid job training and transitional housing. Women’s Empowerment is funded through private donations from the community and grants. To learn more and make a donation: www.womens-empowerment.org.