EVENTS
About Empower Events
Empower® (previously empowerHER®) was founded in 2013 with the simple idea to bring teenage girls together on Mother’s Day. Beholden on the success of this transformative event, Empower quickly expanded to host events year-round for all children and young adults of parent loss.
Founder Cara Belvin was desperate to meet other girls like her growing up after the loss of her Mom Kit when she was 9 years old. She formed Empower around her dining room table as a grassroots movement and to build community for bereaved children and young adults. In addition to events, Empower also offers a unique and one-of-a-kind Mentor Program.
All Empower events are community-based, non-therapeutic and volunteer-driven and remain at no charge to the family. Join the Empower community today to learn more!
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Our year-round events take place nationwide for children and young adults who have experienced the loss of a parent. Hosted by local Mentors and volunteers, events build community and offer peer support in unprecedented ways.
Mother's & Father's Day Events
Mother's Day Events
At Empower, we know that Mother’s Day can be hard. And, perhaps the months leading up to Mother’s Day are hard too. Mother’s Day events bring together hundreds of children and young adults for a day of celebration and community.
Father's Day Events
Our Father’s Day events offer an opportunity to connect with peers who can relate to the loss of a father in a safe and inspirational environment, while honoring loved ones and creating lasting memories.