Empower

Building a community of hope and healing for those dealing with the death of a parent

Empower was founded to continue a parent’s dream of fulfilling the promise of a child’s life and building a stronger community. Together, we can turn loss into hope and healing for those in need.

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Born from a profound loss, Empower exists to carry forward a parent’s legacy of compassion and service. Every donation, every volunteer hour, and every shared story brings us closer to a world where everyone has the support they need to thrive. Your impact starts here.

When a child’s parent dies, the loss is life-changing, isolating and a potential source of a number of lifetime consequences, unless support is provided. Losing a parent shouldn’t mean losing the promise of a person’s life, and that’s why we’re here.

Confidence and resilience are built when a child whose parent has died finds relief from her grief through a supportive community, and learns from a mentor who has also experienced loss.

We provide two programs – mentorship and events – that support, guide and connect children, teens and young adults who have experienced the death of a parent.

Learn More About Our Impact

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.

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!