Empowerment Resources Inc., a private 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Empowerment Resource's Journey Into Womanhood™ (JIW) program originally started as a summer program in 2003. Due to the success of the program and request from parents, youth, and the community, the JIW program

was extended throughout the year. Most JIW components are presented by community agencies and businesses that volunteer their time and service. In 2006, Empowerment Resources added other programs and services to meet the needs of the community. Empowerment Resources seeks to not only to empower youth and their families, but to establish community partnerships and expose families to other community resources. To date, the organization has service approximately 400 youth and their families in Duval and surrounding counties.

Elexia Coleman-Moss, Founder and Executive Director

Mrs. Coleman-Moss holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She has also completed her course work at the graduate level for Behavior Analysis. Throughout her career, she has worked with programs for children, adolescents, and families facing social and economic problems. A few of her employment experiences have been a teacher, after school tutor, caseworker, behavior specialist, and a counselor. Elexia is a National Recognized Trainer/Consultant in the Nurturing Parenting Curriculum (used for parenting education). Presently, Mrs. Coleman-Moss continues her public service by sharing her wealth of knowledge and positive energy by selflessly volunteering in the community with Empowerment Resources, where she serves as the Executive Director. She has also volunteered with the Duval County Health Department, and the YMCA. Mrs. Coleman-Moss is also a member of JCCI (Jacksonville Community Council Incorporated) and serves on the JCCI Forward Executive Committee. She also serves on the leadership team for First Coast Girls Initiative. Mrs. Coleman-Moss was recognized for her efforts in Jacksonville to make a positive impact in the lives of young people when she received the 2005 Making the Grade- Heart of Gold Award from Volunteer Jacksonville. In the summer of 2008 she received the Outstanding EFNEP Volunteer award from Duval County Extension office. She was also recently recognized in the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 40 successful people under 40. Ultimately, Elexia sees Empowerment Resources being a non-profit that is a one stop shop for empowerment of both youth and families by getting families the necessary community resources that they need to become empowered, self sufficient leaders.