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In WEWI we grow together indefinitely"



06.05.22



POP-UP in the Park



What a beautiful day for a day at the Park!

Several women-owned small businesses came to display their original handmade product and one of a kind services for the community of Verona for a successful shopping and fundraising event.


Thank you to Blue Hippo Coffee Co., Zilpa's desserts, and Pupcake Dog Grooming for donating delicious goods for our public.



Leslie Sánchez (WEWI President)



Leslie Sánchez-President (left) Karen Sánchez-Vice president (middle) Jenn Castro- Public relations (right)



Caribbean Nectar



Treats from Pupcake Dog Grooming welcomed all dogs



Verona Park Boathouse



Own Your Power LLC



Always with Love Aromatherapy



Emma's Treasures



MDS Aesthetics



A2E Beauty



Jocy Studio 7



Amazing Desserts



SMC Swimwear



Lissa Marte Jewelry



H.O.T. Mobile Organic Spray Tanning



The Giraffes Heart



12.11.21



Programs for Parents



Thank you to Programs for Parents for inviting us to such a heartwarming event helping families through the holiday season. We Empower Women Inc was fortunate enough to gift a wonderful family in need with a gift card.


Always a great day when you can put a smile on a child's face.



Winner of Gift card



Kendra (left), Leslie (middle), Karen (right)



11.30.21



#GIVINGTUESDAY WEWI Giveaway



Our mission at WEWI is to empower women and we strive to find ways to support all women at every stage of life. We understand how challenging it may be for moms and families to cover child care expenses, especially during these unforeseen times, therefore, on the 30th of November, WEWI decided give back to the community. WEWI chose to work with KinderCare Learning Center in Newark and select a family on Giving Tuesday (November 30th) to win $800 towards their childcare costs.

We are very Happy to announce LaToya Graham as our winner!!



Congratulations Latoya!!!





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10.14.21



Thriving Thursday: Social Soiree



On Thursday, October 14th, WEWI hosted their first social soiree after coming back from the struggling pandemic. The purpose of this soiree was not only to inform our supporters of our future plans to continue educating and empowering the minority women community, but to also reflect, unwind and do a little self care.

We would like to thank everyone who was able to attend and contribute to our cause.





Thank you for attending and contributing to the Cause



07.25.20



WEWI wants to thank everyone for a successful fundraiser. Thanks to you, we were able to raise $800. WEWI will also donate $200 in addition, in order to make it a total of $1,000 to be donated to Kids In Need Foundation. Your contributions will help kids in poverty communities with supplies that will help them start school safely under Covid-19. Remember that this also helps families and minority single moms who have lost their job through the pandemic and are unable to supply their children with school materials to return back to school.



07.25.20



Get Fit For a Cause



JOIN US at our fundraiser supporting our mission and Covid-19 relief. Let's get fit together and support kids in poverty communities get a good start this school year by supporting a safe and healthy learning environment.


Your donations will help kids from minority communities whose students take part of free or reduce lunch programs. As school districts are planning for kids to return back to school in September, your donations will go towards providing hand sanitizers as part of the supplies students will need to go back to school.


Click here to sign up

Your donations will help kids from minority communities whose students take part of free or reduce lunch programs.

The Kids In Need Foundation’s mission is to ensure that every child is prepared to learn and succeed in the classroom by providing free school supplies nationally to students most in need.



Contact Sean at Killelea2@gmail.com for a FREE consultation and 1 to 1 session.



12.5.19



End -Year Casino Night Gala



On Thursday, December 5th at Battello in Jersey City two non-profit organizations, Hudson County Latino Foundation (HCLF) and Women Empower Women, Inc (WEWI) came together to collectively celebrate with a year-end gala honoring women who exemplify female strength. The evening featured live music by Flying South, a Latin Jazz Band, casino games, and raffle prizes. The Keynote Speaker for the Gala was Esmeralda Santiago. Our mistress of ceremonies was Crystal DeLeon.

Both organizations together honored four (4) women with honorary awards, recognizing these honorees for exhibiting female strength and making an impact in their communities: Marie Blistan (president of NJEA), Jennifer Aitken (Director of Specialized Services at NJCU), Lucia Alexandra Sollitti (Zumba & Spin Instructor), and Rev. Tinia Bland (certified Chaplain, Minister and Pastor of St. John Baptist Church).

All photos were taken by Portraits by Sergio.



Marie (left) was presented a gift by Esmeralda (right) after receiving her award



Esmeralda (right of the podium) was presented with a proclamation from the Governor at the Gala.



Mistress of Ceremonies, Crystal DeLeon



Black jack Tables were very popular



WEWI Co-Founders: Rocio (left), Leslie (middle) and Karen (right)



Lucia (right) was presented a gift by Esmeralda (left) after receiving her award.



John Stancy, marvel illustrator, auctioned some great work



Buffet and open premium bar



Reverend Bland (left) was presented a gift by Esmeralda (right) after receiving her award.



Esmeralda Santiago partnered with Barnes & Nobles to do a book signing



Jennifer (left) was presented a gift by Esmeralda (right) after receiving her award.



Kim Haas (right) of Haas Media presented the trailer for an up-and-coming PBS Afro-Latino Travel Show; Fusion, celebrating the historical and cultural accomplishments of Afro-Latinos in Latin America.



Join us for our Fundraiser
"Year End Gala"



All proceeds will go towards:





  • Interactive workshops that bring local minority women together to find solutions to their own difficulties, creating the sense of empowerment that comes with greater self-reliance.
  • Mentorship and educational opportunities via our communities’ professional network
  • Scholarships, computers, and book vouchers to propel scholastic success in colleges and/or advanced educational institutions
  • Services including Financial Literacy courses, Immigration assistance, education, community development, and healthcare


06.05.19



Scholarship Night



WEWI is proud to present a scholarship to a rising leader in the South Orange Maplewood community. This year’s Scholarship goes to Danielle Samake in her continuing effort to empower women in her pursuit of self-realization. Danielle is a member of the MAC Scholars as well as an academic chair at Columbia High School. She works to help her peers around her, in both her participation as an Achieve peer tutor as well as her role as a leader of POWER, club which works to provoke thought and action on behalf of all women.



Columbia High School



Danielle Samake



Danielle was accepted to attend Princeton University



05.15.19

WEWI Talk:
The power of visualization



prepared and ready



H.S. girls at work



WEWI vision Board



10th and 11th grade



finding a connection



inspire



Putting it together



manifest



8th and 9th grade



envision



The Power of visualization



WEWI Talk:
5.15.19



669 Avenue A., Bayonne, NJ 07002


In this workshop, young girls will be creating vision boards to help them visualize their goals and manifest their dreams into reality.




WEWI Talk Workshop



What is your Superpower?





Thank you to all the attendees who took time from their busy lives to get Empowered!

An additional thanks to Starbucks in South Orange for their generous donation of coffee, bagels, and snacks.



07.06.18



Columbia High School



We are very excited and proud to give our first WEWI scholarship grant to two intelligent, confident, and hard working Latinas whose strength have turned to leadership over the 4 years at Columbia High School.



Scholarship winners



WEWI president, vice-president, and secretary



WEWI president Rocio Lopez announcing winners



WEWI Scholarship Certificate



WEWI scholarship Certificate



International Women's Day



Thanks to everyone for coming and celebrating women's day with us





March 15th



International Day of Women






Celebrate International Women' s Day this Thursday with WEWI at The Ainsworth in Hoboken!


There will be a happy hour special:

  • $5 drafts
  • 1/2 wine by the glass
  • $5 well drinks


Did you know...

  • International Women's Day was celebrated for the first time in 1975 by the United Nations.
  • The color of women is purple.
  • Purple represents justice and dignity





Fundraiser event December 13:
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza



Thank you for an amazing evening!

With the help of our family, friends, and supporters, we managed to have a successful evening.
20% of all restaurant sales and 100% of raffle ticket sales went towards WEWI organization.

all money raised will be going towards educational workshops and scholarships for minority/marginalized women.



"I am Awake"- workshop





President, Rocio Lopez was a speaker at Stevens Institute of Technology University at Hoboken on October 21st, 2017. She helped motivate young women in breaking barriers and empowered them to pursue their dreams and close the gender gap.






President, Rocio Lopez was a speaker at Stevens Institute of Technology University at Hoboken on October 21st, 2017. She helped motivate young women in breaking barriers and empowered them to pursue their dreams and close the gender gap.





President, Rocio Lopez was a speaker at Stevens Institute of Technology University at Hoboken on October 21st, 2017. She helped motivate young women in breaking barriers and empowered them to pursue their dreams and close the gender gap.





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