Stargate was one of the movies listed as WHYY "classic movies" for Saturday night. It was the movie where I had my first kiss. Sooooo, I guess I officially feel like a classic (ahem, old).

Always the right choice.

Big news! Our partners at Visible have stepped up in a major way with a $20,000 match for #GivingTuesday! Your donations make our free text line possible, supporting workers through tough times. Let's double the impact together before November 7th! buff.ly/47AZjU3

Thanks to Gregory Wong and SF Examiner for highlighting Empower Work's SF origin story and what's ahead as we strive to improve the lives of 3M workers.

Extra, extra! 📣 Fast Forward alum Empower Work was featured in the SF Examiner this week 📰 The article discusses Jaime-Alexis Fowler’s journey to founding Empower Work and its partnership with Visible Wireless for #GivingTuesday. Read all about it! 📣 tinyurl.com/yx2stcw3

Five years ago, over 40 million people lacked resources to support them through challenging moments at work. Empower Work was created to help people who need support at work through our free, confidential text line. Learn more about our five-year impact: buff.ly/3uNmFYo

2/Our partners at Nia Impact Capital and members of our board are matching every gift—up to $30,000—through December 31st! buff.ly/3GRFVGX

1/40 million workers lack access to crucial support to thrive at work. We’re changing that. Here’s a thread on how you can help:

Anti-diversity activism isn't new. But over the past few months, we’ve seen a new set of critics emerge. With anti-DEI rhetoric becoming more mainstream, I shared my thoughts in @fortune on how we got here & where we go next. 🧵 fortune.com/2024/01/04/ant…

Have you ever looked around your work environment and thought, “Is this what I even want to be doing?” It’s common to want to reevaluate your career path. Read our new blog about what to consider when reevaluating your career: buff.ly/3w8kIq2

Today marks #EqualPayDay—a day that symbolizes the number of days into the current year that a woman must work to earn a man’s salary from the year before. We all want to feel valued at work, and addressing the gender wage gap is one place to start. buff.ly/43dXGus

Honored that Jobs for the Future (JFF) has highlighted Empower Work as one of nine "Innovators to Watch" that help workers succeed. Grateful to our incredible team and community for providing critical services that ensure workers can thrive.

1/ Exciting news! Jobs for the Future (JFF) has featured Empower Work as an “Innovator to Watch” in their most recent Market Scan, Innovative Wraparound Support Solutions That Help Workers Succeed.

May marks #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. Work can significantly impact peoples’ mental health—and we see this every day through our text line. If you or someone you know is experiencing a tough work moment, you’re not alone. Text 510-674-1414 for free, confidential support.

1/ Through our text line, we see the immense toll that lack of respect and safety is having on workers’ mental health. People share that they are, “overwhelmed,” “exhausted,” “burned out,” and “depressed” from facing the inequities and disrespect that toxic workplaces bring.

We’re thrilled to kick off our partnership with PagerDuty through the Impact Accelerator program. See how their support will help drive our mission forward to support the well-being of workers. buff.ly/3RcJuxf

Want to make a difference in the lives of workers while improving your professional coaching skills? Don’t miss the deadline to sign up for Empower Work's next cohort by Sunday, June 9th: empowerwork.org/volunteer

My freshman year of college, after never having earned less than a B my entire life, I nearly flunked out, earning 3 Fs, a B and C. I was depressed and stopped going to class. I was Black and working class at an elite white school. I missed home. I missed family. I was going

Want to help build more equitable workplaces and potentially get a $50 gift card? Take our 5 min survey, then, share it with a friend. We’re looking for workers’ experiences in every industry, but ideally those making less than $75K/year (or job seeking). empowerwork.typeform.com/to/ZujfVhlN

1/ Today, we launched our new report, The Hidden Realities of Job Searching in 2024. The report explores the question: what does the job search feel like for people right now, especially for those more financially vulnerable who are earning less than $75,000/year?