About the Christmas Party and Night of Gratitude

On Saturday, December 7, 2024, we hosted our annual Christmas Party and Night of Gratitude at Kadee Christmas Tree Farm in Greenville, Texas! We celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ and honored our volunteers and donors who lovingly gave their time, treasure, and talent to further our mission! This special evening was full of fun, gratitude, and Christmas cheer on a magical Christmas Tree Farm. 

About Our 2024 Donors

Our 2024 Lighting Their Way and Program Donors

A special thank you from Empower 7 to our 2024 Lighting Their Way and Program Donors.

  • Light Keepers: Cindy and David Sumrall
  • Angels: 2024 Board of Directors
  • Warriors: Constance and Jonathan Baker, Angelia Bowman, Kay Garrett
  • Crusaders: Farmers Electric Cooperative
  • Believers: AMICA Rockwall, Sunny HQ, Walmart, Lakepointe Church Thornton Life Group, 2024-25 Teen Advisory Council, 2023-24 Billie Stevenson Elementary SAGE Arcade Byrnes
  • Friends: Rockwall Women’s League, Rotary Club Royse City, Rotary Club Greenville

Our 2024 Golf Classic Event Sponsors

A special thank you from Empower 7 to our 2024 Golf Classic Event Sponsors.

  • Presenting Sponsor: Cindy and David Sumrall
  • Platinum Sponsor: S&W Foundation
  • Gold Sponsors: Alliance Bank, AM Technical Solutions, BB Outdoor Advertising, Penguin Packaging Solutions
  • Silver Sponsors: Blue Ribbon News, Glasson Legacy Fund, HighGround Advisors, Tim Brooks Allstate
  • Team Sponsors: Channell Commercial Corporation, Lakeshore Church, Penguin Packaging Solutions, Taylor Farms Texas, Trinity Architects

Special thanks to Just Serve, Neighbors of Heath Magazine, Rockwall Neighbors Magazine, Pratt Industries, Jarrod Rhodes, Golf Classic Committee, and Board of Directors for their significant contribution to the Empower 7 Inaugural Golf Classic!

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

Our 2024 Deep in the Heart Event Sponsors

A special thank you from Empower 7 to our 2024 Deep in the Heart Event Sponsors.

  • Rancher Sponsor: Cindy and David Sumrall
  • Diamond Sponsor: Pickler Universe – Compliments of Rick and Trisha Allen
  • Emerald Sponsor: Studio 16:19
  • Gold Sponsors: BB Outdoor Advertising, Farmers Electric Cooperative, Fine Pearls Media
  • Silver Sponsors: Blue Ribbon News, Cypert Insurance, Sewell Buick GMC, Texas Insurance Resource, Tony and Brandi Finazzo
  • VIP Sponsors: S&W Foundation, Tammy and David Bollman, Melanie and David Prda

Special thanks to our community for promoting our event and supporting our auction and program: Amy Kurtz – Young Living Rep, Boulder Designs by 4Everstone, Boppy Poppy Designs, Chick-fil-a North Rockwall, Danny and Dr Lisa A Gonzalez, Durham Pecan Co., Full Moon Inn Bed & Breakfast, Home Depot, Hotworx Rockwall, JustServe, Kadee Farm, La Cantera Resort & Spa, Living Magazine, Love, Frankie, Marlene Moehler Massages, Pontotoc Vineyard Weingarten, Popcorn Papa, Portico Collection, Rick and Trisha Allen, Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club, Rockwall Neighbors Magazine, Robert Moehler, Sear Steakhouse & Lounge, Shenaniganz Rockwall, Simply Chosen, Target, The Makhatter, The Oar House, The Prda Family, Walmart, Whataburger, Zanata

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

About Our 2024 Volunteers

Our 2024 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 for Empower 7 and the Empower 7 Foundation.

These individuals empowered our client services, ranch development, fund development, outreach and advocacy, administration, 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.

CLIENT SERVICES

  • Blessings & Growth Program | Love Your Neighbor Initiatives
  • Project Self Esteem
  • Christmas Blessings Project
  • Mentoring Program
  • Neighborhood Watch Program
  • E.M.P.O.W.E.R. 7-Step Model and curriculum development
  • Residential services plan development
  • Think-tanks and focus groups
  • Program research and site visits

The EMPOWER 7 RANCH PLANNIG

  • Empower 7 Ranch concept design
  • Ranch home architectural plans for General Residential Operations
  • Cottage home architectural plans for the Supervised Independent Living Program
  • Ranch Services plan development
  • Research and site visits

OUTREACH & ADVOCACY

  • Got Land? Lighting Their Way Campaign
  • Community engagement events
  • Volunteer and donor engagement
  • Marketing Campaigns

FUND DEVELOPMENT

  • Lighting Their Way Campaign
  • Empower 7 Giving Day appeal
  • Golf Classic fundraiser
  • Deep in the Heart fundraiser
  • Project Self Esteem box drives
  • Love Your Neighbor care packages and mentoring program drives
  • Christmas Blessings Project Wishes
  • Donor hosted events
  • Planned giving and investments
  • Grant writing and donor appeals

ADMINISTRATION

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

CHRIST-CENTERED CULTURE

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

Become an Empower 7 Volunteer in 2025 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. Our top priority in empowering vulnerable youth is to build the Empower 7 Ranch: a Christ-centered residential community for youth who need a safe place to call home. This visionary community will offer foster youth a nurturing environment infused with essential life skills and the unwavering love of Jesus. With family-style homes for foster teens and supervised independent living for aged-out foster youth, the Empower 7 Ranch is poised to be a beacon of hope for generations to come.

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.