Empower

That’s a wrap on 2025, and what a year it’s been. 🧡

From unforgettable moments at Mother’s Day and Father’s Day events, to cozy gatherings, mentor-mentee milestones, and powerful fundraising nights, this year was filled with connection, courage, and community.

Every laugh, every hug, every shared story reminded us: even in the midst of grief, there is joy. There is hope. And most importantly, there is each other.

Thank you for being part of this growing village. Here’s to another year of healing, heart, and showing up. 💙

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So much of me is made of what I learned from you. 🤍

We are so grateful for the people who form this community and create lasting impact through love, friendship, and laughter.

To the mentors, leaders, children, parents, and every person who has chosen to pour into this space, thank you. You have changed us for good.

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As this year comes to a close, our Founder + CEO @carabelvin shares a message of gratitude for our incredible community. 💙

What happens after a parent dies can shape a child’s future just as much as the loss itself. Because of this community, more children and families are finding connection, belonging, and hope through Empower.

Right now, the need for our programs continues to grow and there is still time to make a year-end gift to help ensure no child has to navigate grief without support.

✨ Thank you for being part of our village.

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Honoring those we love and celebrating the gift of connection this season. Meaningful traditions, shared understanding, and small acts of kindness can keep their memory close. Their light continues to guide our way. However this season feels for you, please know we’re thinking of you. 🧡

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Empower Wrapped 2025 is here! 🎧🧡

From unforgettable mentor moments to memory-filled events, this year was all about connection, healing, and hope. Here’s to the community that keeps growing, the stories that keep inspiring, and the love that keeps showing up.

2026, we’re not hitting pause anytime soon. ✨

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Meet Alison, an incredible mom of three who is carrying forward the memory of her husband, Jon, while helping her children, Jack, Zeke, and Ariel, grow up with connection and support after loss.

Alison found Empower in 2024 and quickly saw how meaningful it was for her children to be in community with others who understand loss through events, meetups, and shared experiences.

As Alison shared, “I think that it’s going to be especially helpful down the line when they get older and fully realize their loss, to have kids and mentors around them to help guide them as they grow older and meet those milestones they don’t have their father for.”

Right now, more children are reaching out for support than we’re able to serve. Your support helps ensure more families don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

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“Losing a young parent changes everything and children aren’t just ‘resilient’ by default. They carry a weight that often goes unseen, unheard, and unspoken.”

Grief doesn’t have a timeline, and too often, kids don’t get the space they need to truly grieve. In this powerful segment from the After Life Podcast with @saminabari_ , our Founder, @carabelvin , shares her personal story and the urgent need for community, support, and open conversations around childhood bereavement.

A special thank you to Samina for creating space for this important conversation. If you know a child navigating loss, remember: they need more than just time, they need understanding, patience, and a village to help carry that weight. 💛

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Meet Marisa, a 16-year-old who lost her mom to breast cancer at just 5 years old and has been part of the Empower community for 8 years.

Growing up without a parent can feel isolating, especially during the teenage years. What happens after a parent dies can shape a child’s future just as much as the loss itself. Empower exists so no child has to navigate that journey alone.

Marisa shares how Empower has helped her celebrate her mom’s memory through community, shared experiences, and spaces where talking about her mom feels welcomed and safe.

As Marisa shares, “Even though the grief might not lessen, you grow stronger and bigger around it.”

✨ This holiday season, join us in building a community every grieving child can rely on.

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What began as a 6am phone call and a dream to support girls who had lost their mothers slowly grew into something far bigger than we ever imagined.

As the need became clearer, our mission expanded. Today, Empower supports all children and young adults who have experienced the loss of a parent, offering community, understanding, and hope in seasons that can feel isolating.

We are so proud of where we began and honored to see Empower continue to grow💙

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Paula and Estelle’s beautiful journey is one built on connection, trust, and shared understanding.

What started as a mentor-mentee match has become a meaningful bond, filled with beach walks, first concerts, driving lessons, and quiet moments of reflection. From laughter to meaningful conversations, Paula has been a steady presence, reminding Estelle she’s never alone.

Their story is a powerful reminder that healing happens in community, and that it can change a life.

💙 Help us support more journeys like Paula and Estelle’s. Join Our Village Today.
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