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.
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 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.
LUMINARIA is coming May 8 in Scituate, MA
Honor someone you love with a $25 luminaria bag
A nonprofit supporting and connecting children and young adults who’ve experienced the loss of a parent 🧡
Join us this Monday, April 20 from 6-9 PM at @thebocaraton for Celebrate + Empower, a birthday reception with heart hosted by @paigekornbluemedia in support of Empower 🧡
We are so excited for a special evening of inspiring speakers and community. After losing her mother in 2018 and her father in 2020, Paige knows firsthand that grief is difficult at any stage of life, but together, we can create connection, support, and hope for others.
Visit the link in our bio to purchase tickets and find out more info! 🎟
All proceeds benefit Empower 💛
#CelebrateAndEmpower #Empower #Community #bocaraton #southfloridaevents
🏃♀️ Runner Spotlight: Mary Theresa
On April 26, Mary Theresa will be running the Madrid Marathon to support Empower and share her story with the world!
Mary Theresa lost her mother to breast cancer at the age of 3. Her grief journey was heavy at first, until she met her two best friends who had also lost their parents.
Losing a parent as a child can be extremely isolating, which is where Empower comes in. Running for Empower allows Mary Theresa to celebrate and honor her mother while reminding and uplifting those who have this shared experience that they are not alone in their grief journeys.
We are so thankful for Mary Theresa and will be cheering her on from afar as she runs!! 💛💛💛
#RunnerSpotlight #MadridMarathon #RunForACause
As difficult as Mother’s Day can be, no one has to go through it alone 💙
Join us for Rooted in Strength on Sunday, May 10th from 11am–4pm at our NEW location, Southline Boston, for a meaningful day of connection, community, and time together 🌿
This event is for youth and young adults who have experienced the loss of their mothers, a space to be surrounded by people who “get it,” build new friendships, and spend the day in a supportive, welcoming environment.
Together, we’ll honor our moms, share in both the hard and the light moments, and remind one another that we are never alone.
🔗 RSVP today at the link in bio!
At only 9 years old, Emilia Van Der Beek speaks with a kind of wisdom that comes from love and loss. In sharing her experience of her father’s passing, she reminds us that even the youngest voices can carry powerful truths about grief. 🧡
#childhoodgrief #grief #fatherloss #quoteoftheday
So many people in the Empower community, like Sam, show up with heart, empathy, and purpose 🤍 They’ve been there, they understand, and they’re committed to making sure no one feels alone while healing.
✨ Coming soon: special events for 2026 Mother’s and Father’s Day. Stay tuned for more details. ✨
#GriefSupport #parentloss #eventsforkids #mothersday #fathersday
Since 2020, LUMINARIA has brought communities together in a heartfelt display at sunset, IN MEMORY OF and IN HONOR OF our loved ones. 💙
Whether you join us in person or from afar, your light becomes part of something bigger, a shared moment of connection, remembrance, and hope. ✨
🔗 Link in bio to purchase a luminaria bag today
#Luminaria #Grief #Empower #Support
Every runner has a different reason.
For some, it’s the challenge.
For some, it’s the community.
For some, it’s something deeply personal.
And for many, it’s just the joy of showing up.
At Falmouth, all of it belongs. Join Team Empower at the 2026 ASICS Falmouth Road Race and run for something bigger.
🔗 Learn more + apply at the link in our bio. 🏃♀️
#FalmouthRoadRace #Runforreason #Empower
Your last chance to secure a table for six at Rao’s — famously known as “The Toughest Table in Town.” With just ten tables in the entire restaurant, this is an opportunity that rarely comes around.
March 30, 2026 at 7pm
Through our @charitybuzz auction, 100% of proceeds support Empower’s mission to ensure no child walks through grief alone.
Don’t wait, place your bid now at the link in bio.
✨ Make it a night that matters.
This incredible opportunity was made possible by dedicated Empower supporter and Ambassador Danielle Lalehzar @jerseybabydanielle, who has raised both funds and awareness for Empower in honor of her mother, Brit. A huge thank you to @raos1896 for donating this unforgettable experience.
#raos #nyc #auction #lastchance #fundraiser #empower
Lighting the way for love, remembrance, and hope. 🤍✨
Whether you join us in person or support from afar, your donation makes a real difference for grieving children. Have more questions? Reach out to us or learn more at weareempower.org
#Luminaria #Grief #Inmemory #MothersDayEvent #bostonevents