EmpowerLife: 

A Community Engagement Ecosystem

Our Mission

To empower youth and families by leveraging community strengths, offering mentorship, and connecting them to resources that support long-term success.

How It Works

• Community Partnerships – Churches and organizations join the network and identify members with skills and time to serve.

• Volunteer & Mentor Matching – Align volunteers based on gifts, skills, and availability, ensuring meaningful engagement.

• Engagement & Support – Provide mentorship, skill-building workshops, and connection to resources for youth and families.

• Training & Accountability – Volunteers receive pre-engagement training, ongoing guidance, and impact tracking tools to ensure effectiveness.

Why It Matters

• Bridges the gap between the justice system, faith communities, and local resources.

• Empowers youth with mentorship, skills, and economic opportunities.

• Strengthens families by fostering long-term community support.

• Creates lasting change through faith, service, and connection.

Join the Movement

Become a partner, volunteer, or mentor and be part of a transformative ecosystem that empowers lives and restores communities. Use this link to complete the EmpowerLife Interest Application. 

Please note, This application represents the first step in the EmpowerLife Network application process. Upon submission, eligible applicants will proceed through the following phases:

(1) a virtual or in-person interview

(2) a background check

(3) required training, which includes attendance at a regional KUF/DJJ training session.