📣 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Our First EmpowerHer Fund Grantee! As we close out Women’s History Month, we’re making HERstory of our own… 🎉 We are beyond thrilled to award our first-ever EmpowerHer Fund grant to the phenomenal Yes Girls Create, Inc. @yesgirlscreate_inc for their W.I.S.E.L.Y. program — a bold initiative integrating STEM education, creative leadership, and year-round mentorship for young girls of color. This $1,000 microgrant is just the beginning of our mission to invest in grassroots, women-led solutions across New York City — and we couldn’t be prouder to kick off with such a powerful, purpose-driven organization! Let’s keep funding HER dreams. Let’s keep building HERstory. Want to Be Our Next EmpowerHer Grantee? Applications for our next $1,000 grant are now OPEN! Deadline: June 1, 2025 Apply at: www.womensempire.org/empowerherfund #EmpowerHerFund #WomensEmpire #YesGirlsCreate #GirlsInSTEM #HERstory #WomensHistoryMonth #STEMLeadership #BlackGirlsLead #BronxStrong #WomenLedSolutions #FundingHERFuture (fb)

A Huge THANK YOU to Our Incredible Sponsors & Supporters! The Power of HER was only possible because of the amazing partners who believed in our mission and helped us celebrate Bronx women in a powerful, meaningful way. We’re beyond grateful for your generosity, presence, and partnership! Food & Refreshments Sponsors: @bedstuyfishfry, @goldenkrust & @bjswholesale– Thank you for feeding our community with flavor, warmth, and care! Floral & Decor Sponsors: @flowerland_nyc – Your floral designs and decorative details brought elegance, color, and beauty to the entire space. Goodie Bag Sponsors: @newyorklife – Thank you for making sure our guests felt seen and appreciated with thoughtful take-home gifts. Photography Sponsor: Joshua Carty – Your support helped us capture the essence and energy of the evening so it can be remembered and shared far and wide. Award Sponsors: @carlheastie, @jamaaltbailey & Council Member @cmkevincriley – Your recognition of our honorees elevated the moment and added powerful meaning to our celebration. Empowerment & Support Partners: @maximumevolution, @becomingtheceonetwork, Northeast Bronx YMCA & @target and @rhottweiler_ – Thank you for championing our mission and helping us bring this celebration to life through your steadfast support. This celebration was a labor of love, unity, and shared purpose—and your contribution made all the difference. We are so honored to have had you as part of this journey. With heartfelt gratitude, Women’s Empire, Inc. #ThePowerOfHER #WomensEmpire #ThankYouSponsors #BronxPride #HERstory #EmpowerWomen #SponsorAppreciation (fb)