New Year and Goal Settting
Setting New Year’s Goals as a Family: Strengthening Bonds and Building Futures The New Year has arrived, and as we welcome the new year wemay find ourselves setting goals we hope to accomplishthroughout this year. Most of us are used to setting these goals onan individual basis. But, if you haven’t thought about setting NewYear’s […]
Volunteer Voices: Shyla Jenkins Shares Her Experience Volunteering with JIW
Shyla Jenkins, Central Relationship Manager at Fidelity submitted her story of volunteering with JIW to win a grant associated with the Volunteer Voices Recognition Program. When asked what she enjoys most about volunteering with JIW, Shyla says, “The girls are always engaging and have a unique perspective on current events and never shy away from […]
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, […]
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids! With all the crazy costumes and endless treats, Halloween is a holiday every child loves to celebrate. The excitement this festivity brings though can sometimes make us not as careful as we would normally be. To help keep your children protected, here are some important safety tips and tricks […]
Thank You Jaguars Foundation!
Girls in the Journey Into Womanhood program had the opportunity to earn a seat to a Jacksonville Jaguars game as part of the Jaguars Foundation Honor Rows program. The girls cheered on the Jaguars as they faced the Houston Texans on this past Sunday. To earn a seat to the game, program participants had to track their health […]
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 […]
We’re Looking For Volunteers!
Are you looking to make an IMPACT on the Jacksonville community? Empowerment Resources, Inc. is in need of volunteers in areas ranging from mentoring youth, marketing and communications, chaperones, leadership ( board member, advisory council member, fundraising) and leading various teen workshops. As a volunteer, you can commit as many hours as your schedule permits. You will have […]
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 […]
Guest Blogger, William Jackson Shares Why You Should Celebrate With Us
A celebration of the accomplishments and achievements of the young women in JIW is a pivotal role in helping to shape the building of our city and even our nation. The journey of the young ladies in JIW has created transformative learning experiences that have built their character, self-esteem, self-value and provided a humanistic outlook of giving back […]