Empowerment Resource Center

No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you belong at Delta College.

A student who graduated from the Phoenix Project poses for a photo
Contact
(209) 954-5836 empowerment@deltacollege.edu
San Joaquin Delta College
Empowerment Resource Center
Danner Hall, Room 202 (DANN 202)
5151 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95207

For Guardian Scholars, Phoenix Project, or Rising Scholars, please email:
empowerment@deltacollege.edu.

For Foster and Kinship Caregivers (FKCE) Program:
fkce@deltacollege.edu.

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

About the Office

The Empowerment Resource Center (ERC) provides support to students who are current or former foster youth, probation youth, and to students who are currently and formerly incarcerated

 

Directly support students with:

  1. One-on-one advising
  2. Textbook Vouchers
  3. Free school supplies
  4. Computer access and printing
  5. Student lounge space
  6. Educational workshops and events
  7. Social/community building events

Assist students with:

  1. Housing insecurity
  2. Food insecurity
  3. Transportation barriers
  4. Financial emergencies
  5. Employment
  6. Mental health and wellness
  7. Physical health and wellness
  8. Financial Aid and Registration


Above all, we offer a community of care and support for students. 

 

Related Services

Foster Youth Services

If you’re a current or former youth, Delta offers support, guidance, and resources to help you succeed in school and

Foster Youth (Guardian Scholars)

Guardian Scholars

For current and former foster youth. (Guardian Scholars is transitioning to a new support program called NextUp.)

Housing Assistance

If you are housing insecure, unhoused, or need a safe place to live, the Empowerment Resources Center may be able

Basic Needs

Phoenix Project

Rebuild your academic journey at Delta, no matter your past! Phoenix Project is for students who were formerly incarcerated or

Open your home to a foster child!

Delta College is proud to partner with the San Joaquin County Human Services Agency in offering the Foster and Kinship Caregivers Program.

Learn More

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Leadership

Patty Lamar

Patty Lamar

Title:
Acting Manager of Empowerment Resource Center
Office:
Empowerment Resource Center

Meet the Team

Patty Lamar
Patty Lamar
Acting Manager of Empowerment Resource Center
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Carmen Padilla
Student Program Specialist
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Henry Romero
Student Programs Specialist

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Access and Equity Deans Office
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call (209) 954-5151 ext. 6214
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Enrollment Services Dean Office
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Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
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Health and Wellness Office
call (209) 954-5151 ext. 6268
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