05/01/2026
"What makes me feel empowered as a parent is being a mother, having support, not feeling alone, and having a community behind me." ~Ishonu
THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Parent Empowerment Day 2026 at El Camino College!
What an incredible day filled with knowledge, connection, and inspiring words to help families reach their personal and professional goals. This year’s theme, “Claiming My Power!”, came to life as parents showed up for themselves ready to learn, reflect, and take powerful next steps on their journeys. Parent Empowerment Day is a meaningful reminder that when parents are supported and empowered, it creates a positive ripple effect for their families and communities.
Throughout the day parents built meaningful connections and participated in workshops that offered real tools for success. With on‑site child care provided, parents were able to focus on themselves, knowing that by investing in their own growth, they are better equipped to support the well‑being of their entire family. The day ended with lunch, 20 agencies sharing valuable resources, and exciting prizes from our generous community partners and sponsors. Thank you SHI for the iPads!
A huge thank you to our keynote speaker, Claudine Cooper, for sharing her powerful story, wisdom, energy, and for leading a phenomenal self-care workshop that resonated with our families.
We’re deeply grateful to our sponsors - US Bank and GYL - for helping make this impactful day possible. Not only was US Bank a headline sponsor; they were hands on - volunteering their time to greet participants, share resources on Operation Hope, and assist in various workshops such as our Resume Writing and Financial Literacy.
Thank you to our workshop presenters for sharing their expertise, insight, and time, and for helping make this day so meaningful for families. Thank you to our supporters and the dedicated Crystal Stairs staff who invested so much care into this special day.
Most importantly, we celebrate the parents and families that showed up - your commitment to growth and your future is inspiring!