1600 York Street

Denver, CO  80206

303.320.1989

303.320.3987 fax

1-800-659-2656 TTY

 

Services for Women

Tree of Peace

 

Many branches

this tree can sprout

no particular direction

each notch starting

a new life

 

Some branches will

be touched

by a dancing kite

others kissed

by clouds in the sky

 

Many faces

will gaze

at the tree's beauty

finding peace

in the flowing river

among the rocks

 

 

by Trenna R.

August, 2008

 

To enroll into our services, please join us for an Orientation session on Monday at 10:00 am or Wednesday at 1:30. 

 (Get here early, we fill up quickly! -Limit of 16 women per session)

Empowering News!

Empowerment Program Benefits From "Tokens for Bags" Initative!
 
For the next six months, Empowerment will be one of three local organizations benefitting from the "Tokens for Bags' program at Buffalo Exchange, a local resale clothing store on 13th and Grant.  Every time you make a purchase, but decline a bag, you receive a token worth 5 cents which you can then donate to the organization of your choice.  The shop has a little something for everyone, so please check it out...but remember to bring your own bag!  Not only will you be helping Empowerment, but you'll be supporting a locally owned business!  Also, make sure to thank the Buffalo Exchange staff for their support and tell all your friends to give their tokens to Empowerment!  Every little bit helps, and we appreciate it!
 
 
 
Musicians In Action Take Action for Empowerment Participants!
 
Musicians In Action (MIA) is a newly established organization that hosts local music events and concerts to benefit Denver organizations working to combat homelessness and related issues.  Performers and venues donate time, energy and space, as well as hold drives for items such as clothing, diapers, food, or whatever the benefitting agency needs. 
 
The Empowerment Program is very happy to be one of six local agencies selected by Musicians in Action for 2010!  Please stay tuned for more details and upcoming music events and drives.  Thank you very much to Musicians In Action for their support, we're excited to see the mission and work of the Empowerment Program brought to new audiences, and in such an entertaining way!
 
 

Angel's Story, Rocky Mountain News

Refocus the Lives of Young, Victimized Women, Rocky Mountain News

 

Welcome to The Empowerment Program, Inc.

       The mission of The Empowerment Program is to provide education, employment assistance, health, housing referrals and support services to women who are in disadvantaged positions due to incarceration, poverty, homelessness, HIV/AIDS infection or involvement in the criminal justice system.  Our goal is to decrease rates of recidivism by providing case management, support services, basic skills education, housing and resource coordination that can offer viable alternatives to habits and choices that may lead to criminal behaviors.

 

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All women must attend Orientation before attending any and all groups.

Orientation:

 

Mondays at 10:00 am

Wednesday s at 1:30 pm

 

 

Introducing . . .

 

 

The Flossy Project

 

The Empowerment Program's  Flossy Project provides an  opportunity for disadvantaged women of Denver to learn new job and  business skills  as they work to improve their lives. Empowerment opened it's doors in 1986 to serve the growing number of Denver women in need of supportive services.  The  women we serve have experienced severe trauma due not only  to poverty , but also homelessness, mental illness,  domestic violence, HIV/AIDS,  addiction and substance abuse.  Therefore, Flossy The Feel Better Bunny was designed to be a comfort both to those who purchase them and those who help create them. Proceeds go to our seamstresses and the Flossy Project.

 

The Flossy Project was created not only to help struggling women earn a stable income, but also to act as a form of art therapy. Through education and hands on training, the Empowerment Program provides Flossy Project participants with unique job skills, confidence in their abilities, and a desire to strive for personal success. Each participant receives instruction in sewing and seamstress work, and all Flossy bunnies are completely handmade.  The women work very closely and form a tight-knit group in which they are able to discuss their struggles and successes, and encourage each other's personal growth. The many supportive services offered by the Empowerment Program provide a strong foundation for the Flossy seamstresses, and the Flossy Project allows them to build on what they learn in counseling and classes. 

 

  		 

"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest."

- Maya Angelou

"The greatest danger to our future is apathy."

 

-Jane Goodall

 

"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead."

 

- Louisa May Alcott

 

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

 

- Margaret Mead

 

 

 
 


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The Empowerment Program, Inc.
1600 York Street, Suite 201 Denver, CO 80206
phone: (303) 320-1989 fax: (303) 320-3987
empower-info@empowermentprogram.org