Empower: Women United in Philanthropy

Empower is focusing women's leadership to prepare our children for kindergarten. Empower is working to have 80% of children prepared for school by 2012.

To be a part of Empower you can become a member or contribute to the initiative. All membership funds go directly toward the goal of kindergarten readiness. Empowers goals and priorities:
Advocate for basic needs of children ages 0-6
Support educational learning opportunities for children 0-6
Promote community progress toward school readiness

Empower's current projects and accomplishments include:
Growmobile: Mobile preschool providing access to early childhood and parent education for at risk children and families.

Early Learning Screening Packs: Provide every child in Kandiyohi County an early learning screening pack filled with learning activities and parent education.

Kindergarten Testing: Measure kindergarten readiness in area schools.

Community Project Grants: Provide dollars for early learning advancement & needs

Success by 6 Column in West Central Tribune: Tips and tricks for parents to help their children grow in learning in everyday moments.

Early Learning Shopping Trail: Shopping trails located in area retailers to help parents interact with their children while shopping.

and more!

Empower is a growing initiative creating impact for generations to come. With your support we will continue to make a difference in the lives of our children.