Equip.
Inspire.
Elevate.

Our mission is to empower youth in the capital region who are at-risk of homelessness and dependency to reach their highest potential through these five key areas.

1 Educational Support

2 Life Skills Training

3 Career Preparedness

4 Housing

5 Mentorship

Empowering Youth in the capital region

Who We Are

We are a non-profit organization in the Greater Baton Rouge Area that is dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities in disadvantaged areas by providing and coordinating supportive services and referrals.

Donate

When you give to Empower 225, you support critical programs and services for young people who need them the most.

Volunteer

Our volunteers are a force for good in our local community. With the help of dedicated and passionate volunteers, we are able to positively impact lives in significant and lasting ways.

Programs

We create opportunities for people to improve their lives and their communities through programs like My Community Cares, housing assistance, adult education, and more.

Empowering Stories

Hear stories of youth and families who have benefited from the support of the Empower 225 family including the volunteers, donors, and community partners.

Malique

The Simpson Family

DJ

News & Events

The latest happenings in the Empower 225 community as well as upcoming events and fundraisers.

Dress Your Dream Gala

Join us on Thursday, April 18th at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge for an evening dedicated to investing in the futures of at-risk youth in our community. By becoming a sponsor, you'll have the opportunity to align your brand with our mission of empowerment and make a tangible impact on the lives of young people. So, will you join us in making dreams come true? Become a sponsor of our "Dress Your Dream" gala fundraiser and help us pave the way for a brighter future for the next generation. Together, we can make a difference! 💫

Last month, we celebrated #Servetember by showing some love to our incredible schools 💙✨

We delivered baskets filled with snacks and resources as a small token of our appreciation.

It’s an honor to serve and bring light to our community 🌟📚

#Servetember #ThankATeacher #CommunityLove

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Big congrats to our Adult Education Team for ranking #2 out of 22 providers in the state for the 23-24 school year 🎉

This remarkable achievement highlights the power of teamwork and unwavering support. Together, we’re unlocking boundless opportunities and building brighter futures 🚀

#Empower225 #DreamBig #Teamwork #BoundlessOpportunities

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📸✨ Team Retreat Day Bliss 🌟

We pressed pause on our usual agenda to deepen our connections and create lasting memories 🥳💙

With laughter, engaging fellowship, and dynamic team-building activities, we dedicated the day to truly getting to know each other beyond the office walls 🤝💬

Nurturing strong relationships is essential for a vibrant and supportive work environment!

#TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #NonProfitFamily #BondingDay #StrongerTogether #FunAtWork

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✨ We had an incredible afternoon with some of our amazing girls!

🌈 A big shoutout to PTG Peer Support for giving them the opportunity to try something new and fun.

They tapped into their creativity by customizing socks and building even stronger bonds along the way!

🧦💖 Special thanks to PTG for making this unforgettable experience possible!

#PeerSupport #CreativityInCommunity #Empower225

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🍽️✨ Our community came together for our Monthly Parent Café, serving up delicious food and vital resources to help everyone thrive!

💪❤️ Grateful for the connections we’re building and the support we’re sharing.

Together, we rise 🌟

#MyCommunityCares #TogetherWeThrive

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April 18, 2024

Equip.
Inspire.
Elevate.

1

Educational Support

2

Life Skills Training

3

Career Preparedness

4

Housing

5