Journey Into Womanhood Alum Attend Virtual Reunion
In a celebration of 20 years of Empowerment Resources, Inc., alumni of the Journey Into Womanhood girls’ program recently reunited virtually to exchange updates on their journeys as career women, mothers, and friends. The reunion took place Tuesday, March 26th via Zoom. With laughter, stories, and an abundance of shared wisdom, the alumni reflected on […]
Curls and convo 2024
ERI is the nonprofit partner for Curls and Convo. Mygani’s signature Curls and Convo event was created to instill the value of self-confidence in women + girls of color regardless of their hair texture or skin complexion. The event includes a panel discussion, hairstyling demos, swag bags filled with hair products and a historical convo […]
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 […]
Life After JIW- Alumna Success Stories in Their Own Words
Journey Into Womanhood Alumna Shaping the World One Story at a Time. This is Arden Ward’s success story. What is one of your favorite JIW memories? The college tours because it was always a great time. The college tours provided me a chance to not only become interested in going to college and setting goals […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]