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 […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Diamond Lawson
Diamond Lawson, Drop-In JIW Mentor shares her volunteer experience with our readers. I’m frequently asked about my experiences with ERI and the Journey Into Womanhood program. So today, I’m excited to share with you why this organization has become so important to me. My name is Diamond and I joined ERI’s Journey Into Womanhood program […]
How JIW helped Iva Ballou grieve and grow into a confident woman
Iva Ballou, 2006 JIW Alum and founder of Realsophisticatedjoy shares how JIW made an impact in her life at a defining moment. Unbeknownst to me, JIW came into my life at the most perfect time. I joined JIW a short time after my father passed away. Ms. Elexia and JIW provided a safe space for me […]
How JIW shaped Katrice Oglesby into the woman she is today
Katrice Oglesby, JIW Alum 2005 shares how JIW shaped her into the woman she is today. Journey into Womanhood came into my life at the perfect time. I was 14 years old and really starting to identify who I was as a person and eventually who I would become as a woman. I am the […]
JIW girls go on a S.T.E.M. Field Trip to Microsoft
JIW girls had the opportunity to learn about the science behind sharks while engineering a joystick to have the shark come alive. This enrichment trip was made possible by our partner JA girl$. Microsoft has free workshops designed to help teens use creativity to learn the latest technology, STEM skills, and coding basics. Learn more about the […]
What do you know about the Duval County Courthouse?
On March 22, some of the girls from the JIW had the opportunity to tour the Duval County Courthouse and learn about the Duval County Teen Court program. Here is a blog from JIW 7th grader Jada S. about what she learned during the tour. What do you know about the Duval County Courthouse? Most […]
Special Holiday Message
As 2018 comes to an end, we reflect upon the 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, youth advisory council, volunteers and donors. Together, we are helping families cultivate strength to become productive members of the […]
In the Spirit of Giving Back!
We are in the spirit of giving back this holiday season. On November 16, volunteers from Empowerment Resources, Inc. and teen girls from the Journey Into Womanhood program volunteered with it’s community partner, Family Promise of Jacksonville for their annual Cardboard City. The annual event gives individuals, families and groups a night to experience what it might be […]