2026 Small Business Workshop Series
2026-01-13 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-22 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | 200 Donaldson Ave, San Antonio, TX 78201, 200 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78201, United States
Come to our business workshop and learn how to create and maintain a successful business.

01/13/26 @ 1-2:30pm – SBA Resources for Small Businesses
01/13/26 @ 3-4:30pm – Option to buy an existing business or a Franchise
01/22/26 @ 1-2:30pm – Understanding Financial Statements
01/22/26 @ 3-4:30pm – Bootstrapping: Techniques for Small Business Financial Efficiency

Register here: https://www.jotform.com/app/240814212349148/253638433660157

Digital Skills Tuesday - January Schedule (Virtual)
2026-01-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-27 18:30 - 19:30 | 200 Donaldson Ave, San Antonio, TX 78201, 200 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78201, United States
Digital Skills Tuesdays at Empower House
Join us every Tuesday for Empower House Digital Skills Workshops—designed to help you grow in confidence and capability with today’s essential tech tools. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, we’ve got you covered!
Our hands-on, beginner-friendly workshops cover a variety of topics, including:

Intro to computer basics, keyboarding skills, internet safety
Google Workspace: Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Microsoft 365: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Canva for creative design
LinkedIn Learning for professional development

All workshops are completely free, held in a supportive and welcoming environment, and open to all experience levels.
📅 Register today and take the first step toward mastering digital tools that can open doors in work, school, and life!

* Participants will receive a $20 HEB Gift Card. Seating is limited. Register Now
January Schedule:
1/6/2026 – Intro to Google Docs – 1:30pm – 2:30pm – 200 Donaldson Ave. SA TX 78201
1/13/2026 – Intro to Google Docs – 6:30pm – 7:30pm (Virtual)
1/20/2026 – Intro to Google Sheet – 1:30pm – 2:30pm – 200 Donaldson Ave. SA TX 78201
1/27/2026 – Intro to Google Sheet – 6:30pm – 7:30pm – (Virtual)
Register here: https://www.jotform.com/app/240814212349148/251551719080152

Workforce Wednesday - January 2026 Schedule
2026-01-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-21 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Through ZOOM
Explore current job market trends, learn how to craft professional resume and cover letter, second chance opportunities, stay updated on what’s new on Indeed, and learn how to prepare for an interview.
January Schedule:
1/7/2026 – Creating a resume – 1:30pm – 2:30pm – Virtual
1/14/2026 – Creating a resume – 6:30pm-7:30pm – Virtual
1/21/2026 – Creating a cover letter – 1:30pm – 2:30pm – Virtual
1/28/2026 – Creating a cover letter – 6:30pm – 7:30pm – Virtual
Register here: https://www.jotform.com/app/240814212349148/251444154044146

Use Our Computer Lab & Receive a $20 HEB Gift Card After 3 Visits
2026-01-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-24 09:00 - 16:00 and 3 more dates | 200 Donaldson Ave, San Antonio, TX 78201, 200 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78201, United States
Computer Lab Hours Monday thru Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm

Do you require a space to work on search for jobs, take an online course, print documents, apply for benefits, pay a bill online, or browse the internet?

Our Computer Lab Offers:

Free Wifi
Computer Lab access with no time limit
Digital skills assistance
Free Coffee
Free printing. Up to 10 pages

* Participants will receive a $20 HEB Gift Card after completing three computer lab visits.
Reserve your spot here: https://www.jotform.com/app/240814212349148/250414554602146

Technology Thursday - January Schedule (Virtual)
2026-01-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Through ZOOM
Thursdays at Empower House — a weekly workshop series designed

to spark curiosity, conversation, and community. Each session

features technology topics about diverse industries and how

emerging technologies are reshaping our world.

Every Thursday, you’ll dive into exciting topics like:

The latest in Generative AI tools and trends like ChatGPT
Breakthroughs in Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)
The evolving Future of Work with automation and human-centered design
Innovations in Sustainable and Green Tech
The rapid rise of HealthTech and Biotech

Whether you are tech-curious or tech-savvy, you’ll find a welcoming

space to learn, connect, and explore the possibilities of tomorrow — one conversation at a time.
January Virtual Schedule:
1/15/2026 – ChatGPT – 6:30pm – 7:30pm (Virtual)
1/29/2025 – Gemini AI – 6:30pm – 7:30pm (Virtual
Register here: https://www.jotform.com/app/240814212349148/251444758972166

Financially Fit Friday - January Schedule - (Virtual)
2026-01-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Through ZOOM
Are you ready to take control of your finances in 2025? Join us every Friday for an empowering workshop series designed to help you build financial stability and confidence. Each week, we’ll dive into essential topics like:

Budgeting strategies
Credit management & credit repair
Investing for retirement
Life insurance basics
Stock market tips
The 50/30/20 budget rule
…and much more!

January Schedule- (Virtual)
1/16/2026 – Budgeting and 52-week Savings Challenge 6:30pm – 7:30pm
1/30/2026 – Credit and Debt – 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Register here: https://www.jotform.com/app/240814212349148/251552802967160

Agents of Change
2026-01-16 18:30 - 20:30 | The Little Carver, 226 N Hackberry St, San Antonio, TX, 78202, United States
Agents of Change | A DreamWeek Poetry Experience
FREE & Open to the Public
📅 Thursday, January 16, 2026🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Show: 6:50–8:15 PM📍 The Little Carver
Join us for Agents of Change, a FREE DreamWeek poetry experience featuring some of San Antonio’s most powerful and respected voices in spoken word.
Free DreamWeek events San AntonioThis high-energy evening brings together renowned poets and teaching artists whose work inspires reflection, resistance, and collective action.
The night will feature performances and collaborations byAndrea “Vocab” Sanderson,Ale La Meramera,Johnny Rivers (Space Dragon),Mecca Miles, andMandy Lynn.
Through solo pieces and dynamic collaborations, these artists explore what it means to use your voice as a catalyst for change. Expect bold storytelling, rhythmic fire, moments of vulnerability, and poetry that challenges, uplifts, and connects.
Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to spoken word, this night is for anyone who believes that many voices can spark one movement.
✨ Free admission🎤 High-energy spoken word🌱 Community-centered. Change-driven.
Come witness the power of poetry in motion during DreamWeek.

Habilidades Digitales Martes - Horario de enero
2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:30 | 200 Donaldson Ave, San Antonio, TX 78201, 200 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78201, United States
Martes de Habilidades Digitales en Empower House

Únete a nosotros todos los martes para los Talleres de Habilidades Digitales de Empower House, diseñados para ayudarte a crecer en confianza y capacidad con las herramientas tecnológicas esenciales de hoy. Ya sea que estés comenzando o quieras perfeccionar tus habilidades, ¡estamos aquí para ayudarte!

Nuestros talleres prácticos y aptos para principiantes cubren una variedad de temas, incluyendo:

Introducción a los conceptos básicos de la computadora, habilidades de teclado y seguridad en internet
Google Workspace: Docs, Sheets y Slides
Microsoft 365: Word, Excel y PowerPoint
Canva para diseño creativo
LinkedIn Learning para desarrollo profesional

Todos los talleres son completamente gratuitos, se realizan en un entorno acogedor y de apoyo, y están abiertos a todos los niveles de experiencia.

Horario de enero
1/6/2026 – Introducción a Google Docs – 10am-11:30am – 200 Donaldson Ave. SA TX 78201
1/13/2026 – Introducción a Google Sheets – 10am-11:30am – 200 Donaldson Ave. SA TX 78201
1/20/2026 – Introducción a Google Slides – 10am-11:30am – 200 Donaldson Ave. SA TX 78201
Regístrese aquí: https://www.jotform.com/app/240814212349148/251551719080152

Digital Skills Tuesday - January Schedule (In-Person)
2026-01-20 13:30 - 14:30 | 200 Donaldson Ave, San Antonio, TX 78201, 200 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78201, United States

Restorative Circle: Revolutionary Sisterhood
2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:00
We’re opening the year in circle.Join us for our first Restorative Circle of 2026, centered on Revolutionary Sisterhood. This virtual space is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with community rooted in care, truth, and collective healing.
💻 Why virtual?✨ Join from wherever you feel safest and most comfortable✨ No commute, no barriers—just you and the circle✨ Accessible, intimate, and intentionally held space✨ Connect with community across distance while staying grounded at home
🗓 January 21st | VirtualScan the QR code to register and take your seat in the circle.
Together, we restore. Together, we rise. 🌱

Technology Thursday - January Schedule (In-person)
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | 200 Donaldson Ave, San Antonio, TX 78201, 200 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78201, United States
Thursdays at Empower House — a weekly workshop series designed

to spark curiosity, conversation, and community. Each session

features technology topics about diverse industries and how

emerging technologies are reshaping our world.

Every Thursday, you’ll dive into exciting topics like:

The latest in Generative AI tools and trends like ChatGPT
Breakthroughs in Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)
The evolving Future of Work with automation and human-centered design
Innovations in Sustainable and Green Tech
The rapid rise of HealthTech and Biotech

Whether you are tech-curious or tech-savvy, you’ll find a welcoming

space to learn, connect, and explore the possibilities of tomorrow — one conversation at a time.
January Schedule:
1/8/2026 – ChatGPT – 10am-11:30am – 200 Donaldson Ave. SA TX 78201 (In-person)
1/22/2026 Gemini AI – 10am – 11:30am – 200 Donaldson Ave. SA TX 78201 (In-person)
Register here: https://www.jotform.com/app/240814212349148/251444758972166

Financially Fit Friday January Schedule - (In-person)
2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 | 200 Donaldson Ave, San Antonio, TX 78201, 200 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78201, United States
Are you ready to take control of your finances in 2025? Join us every Friday for an empowering workshop series designed to help you build financial stability and confidence. Each week, we’ll dive into essential topics like:

Budgeting strategies
Credit management & credit repair
Investing for retirement
Life insurance basics
Stock market tips
The 50/30/20 budget rule
…and much more!

January Schedule:
1/9/2026 – Budgeting & 52 week Savings Challenge – 10:00am – 11:30am – 200 Donaldson Ave. SA TX 78201
1/23/2026 – Credit and Debt – 10:00am – 11:30am – 200 Donaldson Ave. SA TX 78201
Register here: https://www.jotform.com/app/240814212349148/251552802967160

Taller para pequeños negocios
2026-01-26 13:00 - 14:30 | 200 Donaldson Ave, San Antonio, TX 78201, 200 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78201, United States
Pasos inteligentes hacia el éxito empresarial – Esta serie de 6 sesiones presenta conferencias introductorias sobre aplicaciones, sitios web y otras herramientas tecnológicas que pueden ayudar a modernizar los pequeños negocios.
Fechas:
Tercera sesión sesión- 9 de Febrero, 2026
Cuarta sesión sesión- 19 de Febrero, 2026 –
Quinta sesión sesión- 23 de Febrero, 2026
Sexta sesión sesión- 2 de Marzo 2026
Ceremonia de Graduación y Certificación – 3 de Marzo
Registrate aqui: https://form.jotform.com/252373579228163

Grocery Bill Savings Tips & Cooking Demo
2026-02-02 03:30 - 17:00 | 801 N. Olive St., San Antonio, Texas, 78202
Join Empower House and the San Antonio Food Bank for classes aimed at stretching grocery budgets, making healthier choices, and enjoying a live cooking demonstration. Learn money-saving strategies and discover nutritious meals for your family, enhancing nutrition while managing expenses in today’s economy.

January 5, 2026, 3:30pm-5pm. How to use the HEB App and other coupon Apps to save $$ & The Gut Brain Connection

Cooking demo from 4pm – 5pm – Peaches & Cream Overnight Oats

February 2, 2026, 3:30pm-5pm. Find the best grocery deals without spend a fortune & Nourishing Our Gut and Mind

Cooking demo from 4pm – 5pm – Sweet Potato Apple Salad

March 2, 2026, 3:30pm-5pm. Grocery Budgeting for beginners & Prioritizing Movement & Sleep

Cooking demo from 4pm – 5pm – Oatmeal Cinnamon Protein Bites

April 6, 2026, 3:30pm-5pm. What grocery items to stock up on during a recession & Stress & Social Connection

Cooking demo from 4pm – 5pm – Salmon Quinoa Patties
Registration Link: bit.ly/empowerconnects
