Executive Director Blog: You want me to create family goals?
People often mark the new year with making resolutions to improve themselves. Some people refer to it as setting goals. It doesn’t matter what the title you give it, we all should make time for this important task. It is important for you and the entire family. Goal setting or resolutions do not have to […]
Making an impact in 2017 and beyond
YOU made a difference in the lives of hundreds of teens and adults in North Florida. Together with your investment and support, Empowerment Resources accomplished amazing things in 2016 for those who count upon our organization to help them realize their fullest potential as productive members of the community.
Guest Post: Exposing Children to New Experiences
Mom Blogger and Journey Into Womanhood alumna, Jasmine shares a few tips for parents on the importance of exposing children to new experiences. Children Become What They See A lot of who we are as adults stems from our childhood experiences. Our parents, neighbors and friends shape how we interact with others. Our environment and neighborhoods shape how we view the world. And our education shapes our perspective of the future. As a parent it is important to ensure your child is well rounded in their interactions and experiences. This includes exposing them to different cultures, foods and environments in a way that allows them to learn and grow. It is also essential to expose your children to books, movies and activities featuring people who look like them. Representation gives children even more hope in reaching for the stars. “Children become what they see, make sure you’re showing them something worthwhile. “ I recently had the opportunity to meet Sonia Manzano who played […]
GUEST POST: Advice from a Mom in Second Grade Again
My name is Ale’ta. I’m a Mom in second grade again. Thanks to my son, of course. As a college graduate, I thought I had mastered mathematical strategies a long time ago. I realized that I needed to be “schooled” again during my son’s second grade school year in Duval County Public Schools. Homework at […]
Welcome Back to School JIW Students
The Journey Into Womanhood (JIW) program kicked off with about 25 girls in attendance ready to get the year started with a plan. The first meeting of the year covered goal setting, utilizing a planner and setting good study habits. The JIW girls received new Passion Planners that were gifted directly from Passion Planner. We […]
Two Local Girls Headed to DC to Share Their Work at the United State of Women Summit
Turn on the news, on any given day, and you will see a variety of stories. Some are negative, depressing or sad, and others are uplifting. Each one represents the world we live in, but it’s the ones of empowerment that make me smile. Right here in Jacksonville I discovered two of those stories that […]
Celebrating Fatherhood: 10 Ways To Be A Better Father
Editor Note: This blog is from guest blogger and Advisory Council Member William Jackson.Follow his Journey at #MyQuestToTeach or @WMJackson on Twitter. There are things that every father needs to know and should modify their behaviors when helping to raise their children whether in the home or not. The actions of fathers have serious effects on […]
Enjoying The Journey, Featuring Guest Blogger William Jackson
A Journey Into Womanhood by William Jackson Member of the Advisory Council for JIW There are many journeys through life, each experience, each event, each moment is a story that creates a storyline of events that are influential and important to the development of a girl, a young lady, a woman and even the elder […]
JIW Girl, Deyona B. Shares What She Learned On the JU College Tour
The girls of the Journey Into Womanhood program had the opportunity to visit Jacksonville University on a local college tour on Saturday, March 19. While on the tour they visited the admissions office, the college of nursing and the marine science building. In addition, the girls also had the opportunity to tour the dining hall […]
JIW Alumna Balances College & Career
We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of another Journey Into Womanhood alumna, Jasmine Harris. Jasmine graduated on December 18th with her master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida. Jasmine previously obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in Public Relations.While in graduate school she balanced being a mother, […]