UNF Students Volunteer with Empowerment Resources, Inc.
When you want to learn more about something, one of the best ways to go about it is by getting involved and getting firsthand experience. So, when I expressed my interest in non-profit work, my Honors in Marketing professor suggested that I get in touch with Mrs. Elexia Coleman-Moss who is the founder of Empowerment […]
Empowerment Resources, Inc. Announces Board of Directors and Advisory Council
Empowerment Resources, Inc. continues to serve the community for its 20th year Empowerment Resources Inc. (ERI), a private 501c3 nonprofit organization devoted to serving youth and families in Jacksonville, Florida announces its Board of Directors and Advisory Council. ERI will continue to offer its signature Life Skills Workshops, Parenting Education Seminars, and Journey into Womanhood […]
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 […]
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 […]
Save These Dates!
Empowerment Resources, Inc. is now accepting applications for the Journey Into Womanhood program! You can learn more about the program by attending our informational meeting on September 1. Journey Into Womanhood Informational Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2015 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Location: Community Connections/Davis Center(3 story brick building) 327 East Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32203 *Enter front door […]
See What You Missed At This Year’s Celebration
Empowerment Resources, Inc. celebrated the accomplishments of three local seniors at this year’s Journey Into Womanhood Awards Celebration on Thursday, April 23. The event honored Nyla Stanford, Johnquell Allen, and Ti’Jana Rogers with scholarships for their pursuit of higher education. In addition to the scholarship presentation, the event also celebrated 30 program participants in completing […]
JIW, Deyona B. Shares What She Learned During The College Tour
On March 19th-20th, fifteen Journey Into Womanhood participants travelled to Orlando, FL on a college tour of the University of Central Florida and Rollins College. While on the tour the young ladies had the opportunity to explore prospective majors, visit historic buildings, and learn more about student life. Special thanks to our sponsors for making this […]
JIW, Dejah M. Shares What She Learned From Fidelity Volunteers
Journey Into Womanhood participants had the opportunity to learn about financial literacy using the JA Girl$ curriculum on Saturday, February 7. This special workshop was facilitated by Fidelity Investments Women’s Networking Group, a team of professional women dedicated to development through networking and volunteer opportunities in the Jacksonville region. Read what one of our girls […]
Communication Tips For Parents By: Elexia Coleman-Moss
How many times have we heard communication is key? In this busy world that we live in I heard from parents and teens that communication is difficult because of time or because of communication barriers. I often encourage the parents that I work with to take time out to communicate with respect with their children. […]