Empower

Empowering the Future in Boca Raton left a lasting impact. A huge thank you to our incredible supporters, speakers, and volunteers in Southeast Florida who continue to make a difference. Special thanks to Paige Kornblue, one of our amazing Ambassadors, for highlighting our work at Empower in the Boca Raton Magazine, and to our talented photographer, Stuart Hoffman of Picture Your Listings for capturing the impactful evening! Read the full article via the ?? in below! https://lnkd.in/en6brz8u

We are beyond excited that our founder, Cara Belvin, and Executive Director, Jeff Kimball, recently joined Paige Kornblue on her most recent podcast episode, “Navigating Grief Together: Supporting Children After Parent Loss with Empower” to share insights on support, healing, and the power of community. To Listen now: https://lnkd.in/emcHACS8

Jeff Kimball and I sat down with Paige Kornblue to talk all things Empower!??Take a listen to the latest episode of The Paige Kornblue Show and learn all about our newly launched $5 million campaign, our growth strategy, and how (and why) we plan to expand programs to more grieving children. Visit this link to listen: https://lnkd.in/dMMbie-d Thank you for all the love and support of Empower in Boca Raton and beyond, Paige.

I’ve debated whether or not to share this, but vulnerability is important and we’re all human beings. Here goes… My mom passed away unexpectedly when I was 18. This event changed my life professionally, academically, spiritually, physically, and mentally. As a senior in high school who had already committed to college, I desperately wanted to find my place in this world. When I was 20, my maternal grandmother passed away. I was grieving the loss of basically two mothers in 2.5 years and truly felt like my life was over. How could I live every day without my two most important women? One. Day. At. A. Time. That’s how. Sometimes, it was one hour at a time. I got a bachelor’s degree. I graduated in 4 years. I learned another language. I paid off my student loans. I completed a master’s degree. I worked in a variety of industries. I did, and still continue to do, all the right things, but it never felt like I was good enough. For years, it seemed like I was the book being judged by its cover. Almost 12 years later, and I can confidently say that I’ve found what I was looking for all this time. I’ve found purpose. I’ve found resiliency. I’ve found dedication. I’ve found recovery. I’ve found freedom. I’ve found a second chance at life. I’ve found happiness. Most importantly, I’ve found an organization who gives grieving children that have lost a parent what I didn’t have… That’s Empower and I’m humbled to be chosen as a Mentor to support a young woman in the loss of her mother. Together, we can change lives!

We are so proud to share that one of our own, Jeff McGowan was honored with the Difference Maker of the Week Award by the New England Patriots ?? The Patriots Foundation was able to highlight all that Jeff has been able to do for the community, "Jeff’s volunteer roles include recruiting male mentors, serving as a spokesperson and lead ambassador, sharing his story of loss, and serving as a mentor himself." Jeff meets with newly enrolled families and mentors, encouraging them to be a part of our Empower community - one he wished he had when he experienced the loss of his father. Your dedication inspires us all. We are proud to have you as a part of our Empower Community.

We're hiring! Join our mission-driven team at Empower! We're seeking a storyteller and content creator to help us reach more families in need of support. As our Content Generator, you'll shape our digital presence, create compelling content, and drive meaningful impact. Check out the full description below. Interested? Know someone perfect for this role? Please share! Applications are due by January 15, 2025: Send your cover letter, resume, and content samples to [email protected].

We are honored to have been a featured nonprofit at Barron's Advisor’s Women for Change Luncheon at the Breaker's Palm Beach last week! ?? Sharing the stage with impactful nonprofit organizations like Girl Scouts of the USA was an incredible honor. Thank you to amazing Ambassador, Francesca Federico, C(k)P? AIF? CPFA? of Twelve Points Wealth Management for advocating for Empower and our mission to support grieving children and families. And a special highlight - hearing the iconic Goldie Hawn share a powerful keynote on her life, career, and unwavering commitment to philanthropy. Thank you to Jenna Sabia Mathis for this special opportunity and to Barron's Advisor for shining a light on the power of giving back.

We were grateful for the opportunity to be a part of an amazing group of individuals and organizations passionate about philanthropy. And, a special thank you to Sylvia Brown for hosting and leading an impactful conversation, and to Francesca Federico, C(k)P? AIF? CPFA? for representing us and sharing her “why.”

At Empower, we are on the front lines, holding the hearts of grieving children and guiding them through life after the loss of a parent. We understand how crucial this support is. Let's join together for our first-ever holiday fundraising campaign with a goal of $100k to ensure no child grieves alone. Click the ?? below to be the difference for a grieving child today. https://lnkd.in/egbyXhKP

INTERN SPOTLIGHT? Meet Emily Schwartz one of our new Communications and Social Media Interns! We are so excited to have her on our team and so thankful for all her hard work!