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.
No one should have to grieve alone.
The kids and young adults in our community need someone who truly understands: a mentor who has lost a parent too.
Become the person you once needed.
One Mission. Two Programs
Empower supports, connects and empowers children and young adults up through age 24 who have lost a parent. Through one-on-one mentorship and year-round events, we help them see that loss is survivable and that they don’t have to face it alone.
Today, we serve 1000 kids and young adults across 10 U.S. cities and London.
All programs are free for families and vary by region.
Mentor Program
Young people are matched one-on-one with a Mentor who has also lost a parent. Guided by the science that shows kids learn best from someone further along the same path, Mentors help teach that “loss is survivable.”
Community Based Events
Year-round events bring kids and young adults together, so they know they’re not alone in their grief. Events are free, non-therapeutic and include the days that can feel hardest, like Mother’s and Father’s Day.
For Young People and Families
Up through age 24
I’ve lost a parent, or I’m the guardian of a young person who has, and I’m interested in the Mentor Program and events.
All programs are free.
For Mentors & Volunteers
Age 25+
I’ve lost a parent and want to support a young person going through it too.
I want to help with events, fundraising and more.
PARTNERING WITH PAYTON TOLLE
Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle knows what it’s like to lose a parent. Together with his wife, Devin, he’s helping make sure no young person has to go through it alone, from walking Boston’s Freedom Trail with our kids and mentors to hosting the Tigger Tournament to raise funds for our programs.
MENTOR SPOTLIGHTS
Mentor Spotlight ✨ Arthur + John
Matched after meeting at our 2024 Father’s Day event, Arthur and John have quickly built a meaningful bond grounded in shared experiences, laughter, and adventure.
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.