EmpowHer Institute

Congratulations to our EmpowHer Girl, Armariee Paschal! Armariee is officially college-bound and headed to Los Angeles Trade-Technical College to study child development and earn her cosmetology certification. Congratulations, Armariee! You did it.

Congratulations to EmpowHer Girl, Belinda Fabian, who is officially college‑bound!
She’ll be attending Cal State Fullerton in the fall to study Biology. She plans to become a pediatrician.
We’re so proud of you, Belinda! You did it.

Congratulations to EmpowHer Girl and Youth Advisory Board Member, Evelyn Mancilla!

Evelyn has been with EmpowHer for over 3 years, and now she is officially college-bound! She is headed to Sacramento State in the fall.

We're wishing you the very best in this next chapter.

We are thrilled to announce our 2026 EmpowHer Securing Our Futures Grantees!
Our Youth Advisory Board was incredibly impressed by all of the organizations that applied, making this our toughest deliberation ever. And we are so excited about the five organizations that were selected to receive a grant this year. Each grantee will receive a $5,000 mini-grant to support programs dedicated to preparing youth for their futures.

We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the Frieda C. Fox Foundation for funding our work to prepare EmpowHer girls for future careers in philanthropy.

Self-care, but make it sweet! Our May team wellness activity was a cookie decorating class. It was a great opportunity for the team to unwind and express their creativity. What did you do to center your self-care this month? Share with us in the comments.

Mental health matters, not just in crisis moments, but in the quiet shifts we often overlook. EmpowHer Institute is committed to shedding light on the real challenges young people face and creating spaces where those experiences are understood, not dismissed. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re focusing on early recognition, such as learning the signs, increasing awareness, and equipping our community with the knowledge to support teens before their struggles become crises. Every young person deserves to be seen, validated, and connected to care. Swipe right to learn more!

Join us in celebrating EmpowHer graduating senior, Michaela Williams.

Michaela has been an EmpowHer girl for 5 years, and we are so proud of her growth. She is headed to Spelman College to study political science this Fall!

Congratulations, Michaela! You did it.

100% of our high school seniors have been accepted to college! Help EmpowHer provide all of them with a scholarship. Your donation today will make a meaningful impact in the lives of our young scholars as they pursue their academic dreams. For most, they are the first in their family to take this step, and with your support, they do not have to do it alone.

We are $9,000 short of reaching our goal. Please make a contribution at EmpowHer.org/donate

Over the past 4 years, it has been inspiring to witness Brooklyn Davis grow into a remarkable community leader. Now a graduating senior with our EmpowHer Leaders Academy, she is officially college-bound!

Brooklyn is headed to UC Merced to study Psychology.

We’re so proud of her journey and who she is becoming.

Congratulations, Brooklyn! You did it.

New Breakout Session Announcement!! Register for the Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum and join the incredible Tige Charity, Founder & CEO of Kids in the Spotlight, as she facilitates "The Think Tank: What If My Nonprofit Could Earn Income? Rethinking Sustainability Beyond "Doing More with Less"!