JIW Goes to Jaguars Honor Rows
The Journey Into Womanhood (JIW) girls along with hundreds of other high achieving students cheered on the Jacksonville Jaguars at their game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, October 9. When asked what she was most excited about for the game, Elyssa E. said, “Just to be around other people and actually having fun, because […]
2022 JIW Game Day Recap
A new year of the Journey Into Womanhood program began with a day of family fun and games this past Saturday. Empowerment Resources Inc. put on a game day and open house for this year’s JIW program, where 60 people were in attendance. Those who attended were able to learn about the program and meet […]
Life After JIW- Alumna Success Stories in Their Own Words
Journey Into Womanhood Alumna Shaping the World One Story at a Time. This is Charla Hamilton’s success story. Name, year graduated JIW, degree/education/credentials: Charla Hamilton, 2010, Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, BSN, RN Current Profession: Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse What is something you learned in the JIW program that you might still apply today? […]
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 […]