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“If we can save these students…think of what we can have as a country when they get older.” Donald D. Peek, Jr.,
“Educating youth today, helps to equip them for tomorrow’s challenges.” Dawn LaPlante is a long time member of Empower Johnson County and
“Providing a space for youth to be heard- and know that their ideas and knowledge can impact change- is incredibly powerful.” Kate
“Without programs like Empower, we are always going to be behind the problem and we’re never going to be able to solve
“When people learn to keep their bodies healthy at a young age, they have a tendency to continue to make good choices.”
“It has been a privilege for me to mentor the next generation of female leaders while inspiring them to be strong, smart,
“Getting involved in your local community is going to make a difference in our world.“ Ross Stackhouse is the Pastor of HeavenEarth
Summer is a time to explore, relax, and for many, to read. Summer reading programs offer a great (and fun!) way for
In the spring, many teens and young adults get excited about prom and graduation. Both celebrations are a right of passage and
