WE Believe In Women
Our Mission
The mission of Women’s Empowerment is to educate and empower women* who are experiencing homelessness with the skills and confidence necessary to get a job, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and regain a home for themselves and their children.
Women’s Empowerment’s mission was created by women expressing their needs, and a community coming together with the desire to end homelessness—for good. For 22 years, WE has empowered women and their children into breaking the cycle of poverty and achieving self-reliance. Located in Sacramento, California, WE provides education, counseling, essential services, and more, all in a safe and nurturing environment where every person is treated with respect and dignity.
*People who identify as non-binary genders and feel they belong in this community of cis and trans women are invited/welcome to participate in our programs
WE Believe:
• Homelessness does not define a person. It is an experience, not their identity.
• Women are strong and resilient; each woman can be the author – and the hero – of her own life. With empowerment and support each woman can build the bright future she imagines for herself and her children.
Women’s Empowerment is a holistic program that responds to the unique needs of each woman who is experiencing homelessness.
Learn More about our programs and our work to end homelessness
one woman – one family – at a time.
Awards & Recognition
CNN Impact Your World
Women’s Empowerment was featured on CNN’s Impact Your World in 2016.
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Community Partnership Award
Women’s Empowerment won the 2019 Community Partnership Award by the Sacramento Housing Alliance.
Organization Of The Year
Women’s Empowerment was awarded 2014 Organization of the Year by Congresswoman Doris Matsui.