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"This program has opened the door for many opportunities that I would have never had the chance to experience otherwise. I received a full Jacksonville Jaguars Community Scholars Scholarship to the University of North Florida. Now, I am a junior in the nursing program and received another scholarship that will allow me to go to Ghana, South Africa in the summer of 2009."
Erica Mitchell, 2006 JIW Graduate
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| A letter from the Executive Director |
| Greetings!
It's hard to believe that 2008 is coming to an end. Empowerment Resources has had one of its best years ever as we continue to empower more youth and their families. Through our outreach efforts, we have worked with male and female youth participating in the Teen Court Program, TEAM UP after school programs and churches. Our signature program, Journey Into Womanhood, has graduated nine young ladies, since its inception. All are college students. As you can see, we have much to be thankful for.
Many individuals and organizations played a role in our success. Thank you to our friends, the Jacksonville Jaguar Foundation for awarding us a $10,000 grant to further develop Journey Into Womanhood. I also want to thank the United Way for giving us a mini-grant with Paxon Full Service Schools and the Champion Zones Project.
Empowerment Resources looks forward to 2009, and we are preparing for what's to come in 2009. Mark June 6, 2009, on your calendar for our Fifth Annual Journey Into Womanhood Celebration and Scholarship Banquet. Join us as we celebrate our five year journey. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Sincerely,
Elexia Coleman-Moss |
In the holiday spirit JIW style 
The young ladies of Journey Into Womanhood began the holiday season in style--serving more than 1,000 senior citizens at the Mayor's Holiday Festival. They along with other groups helped decorate, set up, clean up and serve holiday meals. This is the fifth year JIW has volunteered at this event.
In addition to graciously volunteering at the festival, Journey Into Womanhood decided to adopt six families from Community Connections. Members agreed to donate a few dollars from their allowance and paychecks to buy gifts for families in need. |
Motivation + Goals = Honor Rows
Last August, JIW participants seized the opportunity to take part in the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Honor Rows Program. This unique, nationally recognized program uses seats at Jaguar home games as an incentive to encourage youth to set and achieve ambitious but realistic goals. The Honor Rows program was introduced to participants and their families with a kick-off meeting and family fun day. Empowerment Resources took it a step further by awarding saving bonds to four young ladies who made oral presentations on various topics to JIW members. Congratulations Ashley Irven, Jessica Polote, Azhanay Walker and Arden Ward. |
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Give in 2008
If you're looking for an organization to make a monetary contribution to before the year ends, then consider donating to Empowerment Resources. We are listed on WeGive.org, a web site created and administered by the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida, Inc. You simply, select Empowering Resources, click Go and you will see Projects by Empowering Resources. Then, click on Give Now. It's that simple.
If your employer participates in the United Way of Northeast Florida campaign, you can designate Empowerment Resources to receive proceeds from you. Just select other and list Empowerment Resources. And finally, you can make a donation by visiting Empowerment Resources and by mail. Donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your support. |
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About Empowerment Resources
Empowerment Resources Inc., a private 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to focus on making children and their families stronger while empowering them to become successful leaders in the community. We offer the following services; Journey Into Womanhood, life-skills workshops for male and female teens, parenting seminars, coaching and mini retreats!
Empowerment Resources, 3832-010 Baymeadows Road #348, Jacksonville, FL 32247 Phone: (904) 268-8287
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