Empower House

Empower House Transforming Communities through Women and Girls. Our programs reach over 3,500 women, girls and families each year.

Empower House SA (formerly The Martinez Street Women’s Center) is in its 22nd year serving San Antonio’s East, West, and South community. Our Community Health Promotora Program strengthens families by increasing access to preventative health services, facilitating referrals to basic needs resources and enhancing the knowledge and awareness of health issues in our community. Through our Girl Zone Program (after school sessions and Summer Camp) we enhance academic potential, nurture high self-esteem, and support the healthy development of girls age 11-18. We provide critical services, including a FREE Breast Cancer Clinic and FREE after school and summer camp for low-income families in San Antonio’s East and South East community.

Mic check. Community check!Join us for Open Mic Night🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026📍 Lockwood Park | 801 N. Olive🚪 Doors ...
02/13/2026

Mic check. Community check!

Join us for Open Mic Night
🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026
📍 Lockwood Park | 801 N. Olive
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM

Powered by The Empower House Radio, this open mic is where poetry meets jazz, where first-timers share space with seasoned voices, and where stories echo long after the last snap.

✨ Special Guests:
Westside Poets
Jazz Poets of SA

Whether you’re stepping to the mic or soaking it all in, this night is for you.

🎙 Want to perform? Come early to sign up.
💬 Tag a poet. Bring a friend. Pull up.

02/10/2026
✨ We’re Calling in Community ✨Empower House is looking for volunteers to support our programs, including our upcoming Sp...
02/06/2026

✨ We’re Calling in Community ✨

Empower House is looking for volunteers to support our programs, including our upcoming Spring Break Camp and our marketing & storytelling efforts that help keep our community informed and connected.

Whether you’re ready to jump in or just curious to learn more, there’s a place for you here.

👉 Visit our website and click “Get Involved”
💬 Or comment “I’m interested” below and we’ll send you the link

New volunteer orientation is held the third Wednesday of every month.
Let’s build together.

You’re invited into a  Community Restorative Circle focused on Self Love Join us February 12th from 6–8 PM for a virtual...
02/04/2026

You’re invited into a Community Restorative Circle focused on Self Love

Join us February 12th from 6–8 PM for a virtual gathering rooted in reflection, care, and community. This circle is a gentle pause. A space to breathe, listen, and reconnect with yourself alongside others who are walking similar paths.

Because it’s virtual, you can join us right from your home. No commute, no pressure. Just log in, bring yourself as you are, and be in community without leaving your comfort space.

Open to all
Grounded in restorative practices
Centered on healing, self-love, and collective care

Registration is open now.
Scan the QR code or visit empowerhousesa.org to save your spot.

FROM THEN TO NOW: Black Women Who Built Texas History didn’t happen by accident. It was built. Brick by brick. Voice by ...
02/02/2026

FROM THEN TO NOW: Black Women Who Built Texas

History didn’t happen by accident. It was built. Brick by brick. Voice by voice. Action by action.

These are just a few of the countless Black women who shaped Texas. Some are from right here in San Antonio. All of them created impact that reaches far beyond state lines and continues to shape life across this country.

Too often their stories are hidden, minimized, or forgotten. We’re changing that.

👇 Drop a name in the comments of a Black woman in our community who deserves their flowers.
🏷 Tag someone doing powerful work today.
🔁 Share this to help keep these stories alive.

Because honoring the past is how we protect the future.

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Workshop Wednesday Midweek reminder that growth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when we show up, get curious, and...
01/28/2026

Workshop Wednesday

Midweek reminder that growth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when we show up, get curious, and learn together.

Our workshops are free, community-centered, and rooted in real life. Whether you’re here to build skills, ask questions, or just be in shared space, there’s a seat for you.

📅 Join us this week
💬 Drop a comment or send us a message to learn more
📲 Follow along to stay up to date on upcoming workshops

Because empowerment is a practice, not a buzzword.

01/28/2026

Confidence is built in motion.
Leadership is learned on the court.

Girls Got Game is raising $5,000 to bring sports access and opportunity to girls this spring.
Your support turns potential into power.

Give today. Share this reel. Let’s get girls in the game.

❄️ ALERTA DE CONGELAMIENTO | CENTROS DE CALENTAMIENTO ABIERTOS ❄️Familia de San Antonio, el clima frío puede ser peligro...
01/24/2026

❄️ ALERTA DE CONGELAMIENTO | CENTROS DE CALENTAMIENTO ABIERTOS ❄️

Familia de San Antonio, el clima frío puede ser peligroso. Si tú o alguien que conoces necesita un lugar cálido y seguro, desliza este post para ver los centros de calentamiento y refugios nocturnos abiertos en la ciudad y el Condado de Bexar.

📞 ¿Necesitas ayuda con transporte o disponibilidad?
Llama al 311 o al 210-207-1799 para apoyo en tiempo real.

Por favor guarda este post, compártelo y revisa cómo están tus vecinos, especialmente personas mayores y miembros de la comunidad sin hogar. El calor salva vidas. La comunidad salva vidas. 🤍

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❄️ WARMTH IS COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY IS SURVIVAL. ❄️Cold weather is here and resources are available.👉 Visit our social med...
01/24/2026

❄️ WARMTH IS COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY IS SURVIVAL. ❄️

Cold weather is here and resources are available.
👉 Visit our social media pages for up-to-date warming center locations, shelter information, and community resources across San Antonio and Bexar County.

Please share this post, save it, and check on your neighbors, especially elders and unhoused community members. Together, we keep each other safe. 🤍



❄️ EL CALOR ES COMUNIDAD. LA COMUNIDAD ES SUPERVIVENCIA. ❄️

El clima frío ya llegó y hay recursos disponibles.
👉 Visita nuestras redes sociales para obtener información actualizada sobre centros de calentamiento, refugios y recursos comunitarios en San Antonio y el Condado de Bexar.

Por favor comparte esta publicación, guárdala y revisa cómo están tus vecinos, especialmente personas mayores y miembros de la comunidad sin hogar. Juntos nos cuidamos. 🤍

❄️ FREEZE ALERT | WARMING CENTERS OPEN ❄️San Antonio fam, cold weather can be dangerous. If you or someone you know need...
01/24/2026

❄️ FREEZE ALERT | WARMING CENTERS OPEN ❄️

San Antonio fam, cold weather can be dangerous. If you or someone you know needs a warm, safe place to go, swipe through this post for open warming centers and overnight shelters across the city and Bexar County.

📞 Need help finding transportation or availability?
Call 311 or 210-207-1799 for real-time support.

Please save this post, share it, and check on your neighbors, especially elders and unhoused community members. Warmth saves lives. Community saves lives. 🤍

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🏀 Girls Got Game Spring Break Camp CaptionThis spring break, we’re building confidence, strength, and leadership. 💥Girls...
01/23/2026

🏀 Girls Got Game Spring Break Camp Caption

This spring break, we’re building confidence, strength, and leadership. 💥
Girls Got Game is a FREE sports and enrichment camp for girls ages 11–18 with no additional costs.

🗓 March 9–12 (Monday–Thursday)
⏰ 8 AM – 3 PM
📍 Lockwood Park | 810 N. Olive

🏀⚽🏐 From basketball and soccer to yoga, cycling, and flag football
🥗 Cooking & nutrition workshops
🤝 Team-building + leadership development
🌱 Field trips and fun all week long

Spots are limited, scan the QR code to register today!
Because when girls have access, they rise. ✨

💘 Valentine STI Testing Event CaptionLove looks like taking care of yourself and your community. 💗Join us for a Valentin...
01/23/2026

💘 Valentine STI Testing Event Caption

Love looks like taking care of yourself and your community. 💗
Join us for a Valentine STI Testing Event with FREE, rapid testing in a welcoming, judgment-free space.

🗓 Monday, February 9, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 200 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201

✨ Rapid HIV, Syphilis & Hep C testing
✨ Free contraception
✨ No appointment needed
✨ To-go lunch, drinks, and goodies included 🍕

Bring a friend, come on your lunch break, or just stop by. Your health deserves a little love. 💌
Questions? Drop them below or DM us.

Address

801 N. Olive Street
San Antonio, TX
78202

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+12109089772

Website

http://bit.ly/EHWorkshops, http://bit.ly/EHeventspage, https://youtu.be/zUspP1yYv2Y?si=hHz4C

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