Mentorship Feature: Ellie and Tess
Ellie (age 9) and Tess (age 30) were matched in July 2022 and although their stories are quite different, they’ve found a deeply meaningful connection.
Empower
Turning Loss into Hope and Healing
Empower was created to continue a parent’s dream of fulfilling the promise of a child’s life while building a stronger, more connected community. Together, we can transform grief into hope and healing.
Moved by our mission? Volunteer or Donate.
Born from profound loss, Empower exists to honor a parent’s legacy of compassion and service. Every donation, every volunteer hour, and every shared story brings us closer to a world where every child has the support they need to thrive. Your impact begins here.
When a child loses a parent, the loss is life-changing and isolating, with the potential for lasting consequences—unless the right support is there. Losing a parent shouldn’t mean losing the future they were meant to have. That’s why we’re here.
Confidence, resilience, and healing grow when a child finds comfort in a community that understands. With the guidance of mentors who’ve also experienced loss, children can learn to navigate their grief and reclaim their future.
We offer two core programs designed to support, connect, and empower:
• Mentorship – Pairing children, teens, and young adults with mentors who understand their journey.
• Community Events – Bringing together those who’ve experienced loss to connect, share, and heal.
Join us in creating a future where no child faces loss alone.
Learn More About Our Impact
Mentorship Spotlight: Aria + Akemi
Although their losses occurred a decade apart, the emotions surrounding their grief are similar with many familiar challenges.
Mentorship Spotlight: Maddie + Kaitlin
Maddie and Kaitlin have been matched for 5 years and have been there for each other for some of life’s biggest moments.
Our Programs
We provide children, teens, and young adults relief from grief and guide them through life following the loss of a parent. Our support comes in two forms: Events and Mentorship.
We host big events and small get togethers to remind children they are not alone, and we offer a unique Mentor program where we pair children, teens and young adults with positive role models who have also experienced parent loss.
We are a support system providing community and connection. We’ve been there, we get it, and we can help make the journey more manageable.
Our programs are available in 8 regions nationwide. Click below to apply or learn more.
Mentorship
Guidance from an adult Mentor who has also experienced parent loss, who supports children during their grief journey.
Events + Get Togethers
These provide children relief from their grief, while meeting others like them who have experienced loss. Sign up to participate in an event in your area or learn more.
Donate
Their mother died. They are alone and confused. They can’t imagine their future.
We’re here to provide the unconditional support they need.
Your donation makes this possible.
Make an online donation or a gift of stock.
Your Impact
Empower’s mission would not be possible without your generous support — learn more about the impact your donation can have.
Host an Event
By hosting an event, you’re helping us expand our community of volunteers and supporters, while providing our program with the funds it needs. Pulling this off is made so much easier through a toolkit we provide.
Run or Raise Money
Run a 5k or a marathon. Take a polar plunge. If you have the will, we’ve got the way, and together we can make a huge impact!
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