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
ONE MISSION WITH TWO 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 offers a unique one-on-one Mentor Program and year-round events.
All programs are offered at no charge to the family. Programs vary by region.
MENTOR PROGRAM
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
Events remind children and young adults they are not alone in their grief and build community through peer support.
All 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.
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.
Empower
A nonprofit supporting and connecting children and young adults who’ve experienced the loss of a parent 🧡
Meet Sam 💛
As Empower’s Vice President of Programs and Operations, Sam brings a deep sense of purpose and over 15 years of nonprofit expertise to our community. After the loss of her beautiful mother, Anne Marie, when she was just 17, she felt a powerful calling to help build the very support system she once longed for.
Sam has been part of the Empower family since the beginning, serving as one of our first volunteers and mentors, a role she still holds today, having been matched with her mentee, Erin, for over a decade. Now, based in Virginia Beach, she uses her passion for connection to oversee the systems that make our mission possible. When she isn’t managing operations, Sam finds balance by catching sunsets at the beach, volunteering locally, or bringing her competitive spirit to the kickball field. We’re so lucky to have her leadership on our team!
#meettheteam #griefsupport #healingtogether #empower
Ready to conquer the Falmouth Road Race? 🏃♀️
Team Empower is now accepting applications for the 7-mile race along the beautiful Falmouth coast! When you run with us, you’re never alone on the track. We provide full training and fundraising support, exclusive Empower swag to wear with pride, and exciting incentives as you hit your goals.
Whether you’re running in memory of someone special or to ensure no child grieves alone, your strides create real change. 💙
🔗 Click the link in our bio to apply for our team today!
#falmouthroadrace #charityrunner #capecod #teamempower #griefsupport
Interested in becoming a mentor?... Swipe to find out more!
Healing doesn’t happen alone. Mentors help make that possible. 💙
Ready to join our community or have more questions? Visit our website at the 🔗 in our bio or contact Ali at ali@weareempower.org!
#mentorship #grief #griefsupport #empower #nationalmentormonth
In honor of National Mentoring Month, we’re celebrating the relationships that make Empower what it is. 💙
To every mentor and mentee who shared their words, their time, and their hearts, thank you for showing what connection truly looks like.
These bonds are built on trust, understanding, and showing up for one another, again and again. We are so grateful for each and every pair in our community.
#nationalmentoringmonth
When our founder, @carabelvin, left for college, she wasn’t expecting to grieve. But her freshman year became a turning point, the moment she truly began to process the loss of her mom and understand how deeply it shaped her life.
In this powerful episode of Mic Up: The Next Chapter with @kguglielmo, Cara reflects on that season of growth, and how it planted the first seeds of what would one day become Empower.
🎧 Watch the full clip: Link in bio
#GriefSupport #MentorshipMatters #HealingInCommunity #PodcastClip
2016✨
Our 3rd Mother’s Day Retreat and the 2nd year of our growing Mentor Program. We love reminiscing on the early days that shaped so much of who we are today 🧡🥹
#2016 #throwback2016 #nostalgia #growth #community
We loved hearing our friend @iamdavidkessler share such meaningful insight on grief on one of our favorite podcasts, The Mel Robbins Podcast🫶
In this beautiful conversation with @melrobbins, he reminds us that when we give ourselves permission to grieve fully, we open the door to laughter, love, and living life to the fullest ✨.
#MelRobbins #DavidKessler #GriefJourney
Looking for a reason to run this year? Make every mile matter. 🏃♀️💙
When you run with Team Empower, you’re not just racing toward a finish line, you’re helping grieving kids and families find hope, connection, and healing.
Whether it’s a 5K, half, or full marathon, we’ll support you every step of the way with training tips, community, and purpose.
✨ Choose your race. Run with heart.
🔗 Link in bio to join Team Empower
#RunForEmpower #GriefSupport #TeamEmpower #RaceWithHeart