With Gratitude: A Year Made Possible by You
As we close the chapter on 2025, we’re filled with one overwhelming feeling: gratitude. Because of you—our donors, families, partners, and champions – we experienced our best day of giving yet. Together, we raised $82,000, exceeding our goal by 61%. Even more meaningful, 111 unique donors chose to invest in our mission this year – […]
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LEADERS Spotlight: Bobby Pedrero
1. What does being a Leader mean to you? To me, being a leader is a multifaceted characteristic. In its most basic form, leadership is guiding others. However, leadership is neither about control nor authority, but rather vision, empowerment, and nurturing. A leader sees the dignity in all human beings, creating an environment that fosters […]
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When Vision Becomes Community
There are moments that remind us why Empower ME Academy exists and our latest Behind the Vision Night was one of them. This gathering wasn’t just another event. It was a reflection of what happens when a vision moves beyond words and begins to live in people. When a room fills with belief, conversation, and […]
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LEADERS Spotlight: Micah Smith
1. What does being a Leader mean to you? Being a Leader means showing up for my team, lifting up others, supporting them through their struggles, contributing my strengths, working hard to keep improving, and encouraging my team to show up as their best selves every day. 2. What’s your favorite part of being a […]
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LEADERS Spotlight: Jacob Elsner
1. What does being a Leader mean to you? Being a leader is someone who inspires, guides, improves, and empowers others to achieve a shared goal on and off the basketball court. 2. What’s your favorite part of being a leader? It provides me with the opportunity to motivate and enhance not only my performance […]
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