Wednesdays are for empowerment!
Intentional empowerment is crucial to fostering self-determination and breaking the negative cycles that too often plague underserved neighborhoods. By providing access to resources, education, and support tailored to the unique challenges these communities face, we help individuals recognize and harness their inherent strengths. Empowerment builds confidence, promotes autonomy, and fosters collective resilience, enabling residents to not only improve their own lives but also uplift their communities. This deliberate focus on empowerment ensures that even the most marginalized individuals have the tools and opportunities to thrive.
Every week, we begin our sessions with Dear Self...
I am not too old to _______, and it's never too late for me to _______. My journey will look entirely different than the next person's because my path is determined by what I desire, how I learn and how I feel about _______, all things unique to me.
...followed by a Positive Affirmation...
I am enough. I am not my mistakes. I am strong. I accept myself fully. I am unique. I am a ray of sunshine. I am in control. I am worthy. I am proud of myself. I am brave. I am successful. I am beautiful. I am bold. I am self aware. I am loved. I believe in myself!
Over the past year, here are some of the resources we have shared & skills gained...
-Fire Safety
-Habit Formation
-Health & Wellness
-Employment/Training Opportunities
-Intersectionality
-Healthy Relationships
-Money Matters
Participant Feedback
"CommUnity EmPOWERment listens to the needs of the community and responds by bringing in education, resources, speakers, etc. for the community members."
Participant Feedback
"I have been able to listen to other perspectives on certain things in life and understand that people in similar situations all have their own ways to go about things and view them."
Participant Feedback
" I have benefitted from the services and resources at the CommUnity EmPOWERment because I have gained knowledge about events, jobs, school, and housing."