Mentor Spotlight ✨ Tess + Ellie
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
OUR PROGRAMS
Empower’s mission is to support, connect and empower children and young adults up through age 24 who have experienced the death of a parent. Empower’s support comes in the form of two programs: Mentorship and Events.
Guided by the science that tells us children learn best from someone ahead of them on their journey, Mentors help teach, “loss is survivable”. Mentors have lived experience and can relate to the loss of a parent.
Events remind children and young adults they are not alone in their grief and build community through peer support. All Empower events are community-based, non-therapeutic and at no charge to the family. Events are hosted year-round and on difficult days such as Mother’s and Father’s Day.
Our programs are available in 7 regions nationwide. Click below to apply or learn more.
MENTOR PROGRAM
Research suggests children learn best from someone ahead of them on their grief journey. Mentors are 25+ years old and have experienced the loss of a parent and are paired with a child or young adult who can relate to the loss. Mentors take part in regular, everyday activities, and help teach, “loss is survivable”.
EVENTS
Events remind children and young adults they are not alone in their grief. Events are offered year-round and are community-based and non-therapeutic. Events build community and offer peer support, critical to healthy development following the death of a parent.
MENTOR PROGRAM ✨
Mentor Spotlight ✨ Akemi + Aria
Although their losses occurred a decade apart, the emotions surrounding their grief are similar with many familiar challenges.
Mentor Spotlight ✨ Kaitlin + Maddie
Maddie and Kaitlin have been matched for 5 years and have been there for each other for some of life’s biggest moments.
YOUR IMPACT
Empower’s mission would not be possible without your generous support — learn more about the impact your donation can have.
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