2023 Christmas Party and Night of Gratitude

About the Christmas Party and Night of Gratitude

On Thursday, December 7, 2023, we hosted our annual Christmas Party and Night of Gratitude for our volunteers. It was a special night to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ together while also honoring our volunteers who devoted their time and talent to further our mission to build the Empower 7 Ranch and provide programs for vulnerable youth in North Texas.

During the event, we took time to honor our sponsors and donors who gave to our annual fundraising and outreach events, programs, and Lighting Their Way campaign. As a special thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Lighting Their Way campaign, we also shared a sneak peek of the beautiful designs for the Empower 7 Ranch that their generous contributions are going toward.

Another special project that we were able to highlight during the event was our 2023 Christmas Blessings Project. We collected all of the gifts for multiple families with foster and adopted youth to help make the holiday season extra special for them this year. All of these collected donations will be wrapped and delivered to the families for Christmas in the next week!

Last but surely not least there was plenty of good food, drinks, and fellowship that made the night incredibly memorable for everyone who attended!

Our 2023 5K Event Sponsors

A special thank you from Empower 7 to our 2023 5K Event Sponsors.

• Alliance Bank, AM Technical Solutions, BB Outdoor Advertising, Blackjack Disposal, Blue Ribbon News, Fine Pearls Media, Glasson Legacy Fund, Huckabees Coffee, StopHate, and The Fite Agency
• Bronze Sponsors: Peoples Auto and Tim Brooks Allstate Insurance

Check out this recap video from the event on our YouTube Channel.

Our 2023 Deep in the Heart Event Sponsors

A special thank you from Empower 7 to our 2023 Deep in the Heart Event Sponsors.

• Sapphire Sponsors: Studio 16:19 and Trinity Architects
• Platinum Sponsors: Elijah Streams, Glasson Legacy Fund, and Holy Trinity By The Lake Episcopal Church
• Gold Sponsors: Alliance Bank, BB Outdoor Advertising, Farmers Electric Cooperative, Fine Pearls Media, and Rick and Trisha Allen
• Silver Sponsors: b1 Bank, Blackjack Disposal, Blue Ribbon News, Brand Mentors, Classic Chevrolet, Classic Powersports of Rockwall, Kumquat Solar, and Scott, Ray, Pemberton, and Goll, PLLC

Check out this recap video from the event on our YouTube Channel.

Our 2023 Program Grantors

A special thank you from Empower 7 to our 2023 Program Grantors.

• Crusaders: AMICA Rockwall
• Believers: Glasson Legacy Fund, Swig, Sunny HQ, Toyota of Rockwall, and Walmart
• Friends: Rockwall Women’s League and Delta Kappa Lambda Upsilon Chapter

About Our 2023 Volunteers

Our 2023 volunteers graciously gave their time to serve as prayer warriors, event and project volunteers, professional experts and advisors, Committee members, Teen Advisory Council members, Advisory Board members, and Board Directors and Officers.

These individuals empowered our programs management and development, ranch development, fund development, outreach and advocacy, and maintained our Christ-centered culture. Learn more about each of these areas that we are so proud to be celebrating as the year comes to a close.

Programs Management & Development

• Blessings & Growth Program
• Project Self Esteem
• Christmas Blessings Project
• M.P.O.W.E.R. 7-Step Model
• Residential services plans
• Think-tanks and focus groups
• Program research and site visits

Ranch Development

• Empower 7 Ranch concept design Ranch home architectural plans for general residential operations
• Cottage home architectural plans for the Supervised Independent Living Program
• Project management plans
• Research and site visits

Outreach & Advocacy

• Community engagement events
• Website empower7.org
• Team member portal
• Volunteer portal
• Social media platforms
• Print & digital media

Fund Development

• Lighting Their Way Campaign
• 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
• Deep in the Heart
• Project Self Esteem box drives
• Christmas Blessings Project wish list
• Supporter lead fundraisers
• Planned giving and investments
• Grant writing

Administration

• Strategic planning
• Management Systems
• Information Technology & Communication
• Legal, HR, and Auditing
• Budget & Finance
• Donor and volunteer relations
• Leadership/Team development
• Governance & performance reports

Christ-Centered Culture

• Together We Empower
• Lighting Their Way
• Statement of Faith
• Core Values

Become an Empower 7 Volunteer in 2024 and Beyond

Our volunteer team is comprised of many volunteers serving in various capacities! From Board Directors to volunteers serving on special projects, we need you. Our new volunteer system outlines numerous ways for you to make a difference today.

1. Visit our volunteer portal to learn more about opportunities to get involved (click the button below or go to empower7.org)
2. Create a volunteer profile
3. Sign up for opportunities and events that interest you
4. “Become a fan” of programs that you want to follow and get involved
5. Visit the Volunteer Impact Page for impact reports and helpful information to get plugged in

About Empower 7

Empower 7 is a Christian faith-based organization with a mission to provide strategic life solutions to empower the lives of vulnerable youth, so they will discover purpose and reach their full potential despite any inherent challenges that may influence them otherwise.

Founded in 2018 with a genuine desire and unconditional motivation to make a difference in the personal lives of the vulnerable, our goal is to provide residential, educational, and community-based services at no cost to the youth in our care.

To learn more about Empower 7 or to become a volunteer, donor, sponsor, financial supporter, or prayer warrior, visit our website at www.empower7.org.