Sacramento, CA · Est. 2014 · 501(c)(3) Non-Profit

Empowering Women & Girls to Succeed & Soar

Programs, workshops, and resources focused on women, youth, and girls — addressing the challenges that shape our lives and building pathways to independence, safety, and community wellbeing.

200+
Women & girls served
10+
Years of impact
16+
Program topics
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Our Programs

Focused on women, youth, and girls — explore topics that matter most to our community.

🛡️ Safety & Violence

Violence Against Women, Youth & Girls

Understanding, preventing, and healing from all forms of violence — domestic, community, and systemic — that affect women and girls in 2026.

  • 1Recognizing and naming forms of violence
  • 2Safety planning and protective resources
  • 3Trauma-informed healing approaches
  • 4Community intervention and bystander action
⚠️ Safety & Protection

Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention

Education on recognizing trafficking, protecting youth and girls, and understanding pathways to survivor support and recovery.

  • 1Recognizing signs of trafficking in communities
  • 2Risk factors for youth and girls
  • 3Reporting resources and hotlines
  • 4Survivor support and recovery pathways
🔒 Personal Safety

Personal Safety for Women, Youth & Girls in 2026

Practical strategies for staying safe in physical and digital spaces — at home, at work, online, and in public.

  • 1Digital safety and online privacy
  • 2Workplace safety rights
  • 3Self-defense awareness and de-escalation
  • 4Building a personal safety network
💜 Survivor Support

Sexual Assault & Women Over 60

Addressing the often invisible epidemic of sexual assault affecting older women — breaking silence, building support, and advocating for justice.

  • 1Understanding vulnerability and risk for older women
  • 2Breaking the silence — speaking up safely
  • 3Accessing legal and medical support
  • 4Healing, community, and advocacy
🌱 Youth Health

Teenage Pregnancy: Education & Support

Empowering teen girls and young women with information, support, and resources to make informed choices and thrive regardless of circumstances.

  • 1Reproductive health education and rights
  • 2Support systems for teen parents
  • 3Continuing education as a young parent
  • 4Building financial stability as a young family
🌿 Substance Wellness

Drugs & Alcoholism: Impact on Women, Youth & Girls

Community outreach providing resources and education for a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Meeting participants where they are with compassion.

  • 1How substance use affects women differently
  • 2Youth prevention and early intervention
  • 3Community resources and support systems
  • 4Supporting family members in recovery
  • 5Building healthy habits and routines
🌸 Ageism & Women

Women Getting Older: Understanding Ageism

Exploring how ageism uniquely affects women ages 30–90, intersecting with race, economics, and health to shape life outcomes and opportunities.

  • 1What is ageism and how does it show up?
  • 2Ageism in the workplace for women 40–60
  • 3Health disparities for older women of color
  • 4Advocacy and aging with dignity
💼 Economic Justice

Wage Discrimination Against Women in the USA (2026)

A deep look at the pay gap affecting women ages 30–80 — with special focus on women of color and older women who face compounded inequities.

  • 1The gender pay gap by race and age in 2026
  • 2Your legal rights around equal pay
  • 3Negotiating salaries with confidence
  • 4Advocating for pay equity in your workplace
📊 Economic Equity

Economic Disparity: Women & Youth in 2026

Understanding the root causes of economic inequality and building practical tools for financial resilience, stability, and upward mobility.

  • 1How systemic barriers limit economic opportunity
  • 2Building savings and an emergency fund
  • 3Accessing housing, childcare, and benefits
  • 4Entrepreneurship as a pathway to equity
⚡ Gender Justice

How Misogyny Affects Women Ages 30–90

A comprehensive overview of misogyny's impact across decades of a woman's life — in the home, workplace, media, and community — and tools for resistance.

  • 1Recognizing overt and covert misogyny
  • 2Impact on mental and physical health
  • 3Misogyny in the workplace and institutions
  • 4Building resilience and collective power
✊ Intersectionality

How Sexism & Racism Affect Women

Exploring the intersection of gender and racial discrimination — how they compound each other and what it means for women of color navigating everyday life.

  • 1Understanding intersectionality
  • 2Microaggressions and their cumulative harm
  • 3Systemic racism and gender in institutions
  • 4Advocacy, solidarity, and collective healing
🔑 Power & Agency

How Domination Has Affected Women

Understanding systems of power, control, and domination — historical and present — and reclaiming women's agency, voice, and leadership.

  • 1Historical roots of domination and control
  • 2Recognizing domination in relationships and institutions
  • 3Reclaiming autonomy and self-determination
  • 4Women's leadership and community power
💚 Healing & Recovery

How Victimization Affects Women

Moving from victimization to survivorship to thriving — understanding cycles, breaking patterns, and accessing healing centered on women's experiences.

  • 1Understanding victimization cycles
  • 2Recognizing trauma responses
  • 3Trauma-informed healing and community support
  • 4Building identity beyond victimhood
📖 Educational Access

The Educational Divide & Its Effect on Women

Examining barriers to education for women and girls — from systemic inequality to access challenges — and building pathways forward including ESL support.

  • 1How the education gap affects lifetime outcomes
  • 2ESL education for immigrant and refugee women
  • 3Adult learning and GED pathways
  • 4College access and scholarships for women of color
💼 Workforce Development

Workforce Development & Life Skills Training

Workshops that help individuals grow professionally and financially — from resume writing to budgeting, networking, and entrepreneurship.

  • 1Resume building and job search strategies
  • 2Interview preparation and confidence
  • 3Budgeting and financial independence
  • 4Networking and professional presence
  • 5Career transition and entrepreneurship
💰 Financial Literacy

Financial Fitness & Literacy

Building financial independence through budgeting, credit, savings, and investment — resources designed specifically for women and girls in the Sacramento area.

  • 1Understanding financial habits and mindset
  • 2Credit, debt, and smart financial decisions
  • 3Building financial stability long-term
  • 4Investing, savings, and retirement basics

🎓 All programs are available through WOCOTM Academy — our full online learning platform

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Video Library

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WOCOTM Welcome & Program Overview
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An AI-presented introduction to Women of Color On The Move — our mission, programs, and how we empower women and girls in the Sacramento community.
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WOCOTM Program Spotlight
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Featured
Decoding Non-Profit Jobs
Navigate the non-profit job market — understand roles, salaries, culture, and how to position yourself for success in mission-driven work.
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Workforce
Workforce Development 1: Resumes
Master the art of resume writing — how to craft a compelling resume that gets noticed and lands interviews in today's competitive job market.
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Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy 1: Understanding Financial Habits
Explore your relationship with money, identify spending patterns, and begin building habits that lead to lasting financial wellness.
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Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy 2: Credit, Debt & Smart Decisions
Understanding credit scores, managing debt, and making smart financial decisions that protect and grow your economic future.
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Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy 3: Building Financial Stability
Long-term strategies for building savings, creating financial safety nets, and setting your family on a path to economic stability.
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ESL
English Grammar & Reading for ESL Learners
Foundational English grammar and reading skills for non-native speakers — designed to build confidence and fluency for everyday and workplace communication.
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ESL
ESL: Workplace English & Professional Communication
Professional English for the workplace — emails, meetings, interviews, and professional conversations that help you succeed in any career.
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Mental Health
Mental Health Matters — Lesson 1: Welcome
Begin your mental health journey — understanding what mental wellness means for women of color, breaking stigma, and finding your path to healing.
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Mental Health
Mental Health — Video 2: Recognize Emotional Struggles Early
Learn to identify signs of emotional distress in yourself and others — and discover practical tools for early intervention and community support.
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About & Contact

Women of Color On The Move — Sacramento, California

Our Mission

Women of Color On The Move is committed to helping women succeed and soar in their many responsibilities to themselves, their families, and their community.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2014, WOCOTM provides its community with programs and activities designed to inspire and empower women and girls, giving them the tools they need to succeed and soar.

200+
Women & girls served
2014
Year founded
16+
Program topics

Since 2014, WOCOTM has provided financial literacy resources to over 200 women and girls in the Sacramento area, putting them on the path to financial independence.

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Contact Us

To learn more about any of our programs, or if you'd like to donate or volunteer, please reach out — we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Our Locations

Sacramento, CA · HQ

7902 Gerber Road #259
Sacramento, CA 95828-4352

Greensboro, NC

1633 New Garden Rd, Unit #153
Greensboro, NC 27410

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P.O. Box 2097-00200
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