The Sacramento County DA sues the city over homelessness enforcement. “Single Mom Strong” helps women navigate the ups and downs of single parenting. Nonprofit “Women’s Empowerment” celebrates its graduating class of women and children lifted out of homelessness.

Sacramento County Sues City Over Homeless Response

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho explains why his office is suing the city of Sacramento over its enforcement of homelessness. In response, city officials called Ho’s lawsuit “a distraction” from the work needed to solve homelessness and vowed to defend their record in court. CapRadio also reached out to Mayor Darrell Steinberg. He is out of the country touring prison reform on behalf of the governor.

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‘Single Mom Strong’

Single Mom Strong is an organization helping women in Sacramento County navigate the ups and downs of single parenting.  From preschool and childcare to job training and socials, Single Moms Strong has been serving the community since 2016.  Now, the nonprofit organization has launched several new and free services to help single moms in Sacramento.  Founding Executive Director, Tara Taylor and client, Megan Giglini, join us to talk about the unique challenges single moms face and how the new services can help.

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Women’s Empowerment Transformation Gala

Lisa Culp, Executive Director of Women’s Empowerment, a nonprofit focused on providing women experiencing homelessness the skills necessary to get a job, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and regain a home for themselves and their children. They are having their annual Transformation Gala on Thursday, Sept. 21, and are looking for people to sponsor the cost of the ticket for this year’s graduates.