EmPoWER Somerset's News, Events, & Happenings
August 2021
Safe Night Summerfest: Mind, Body & Fun
Join Somerset County Youth Council on August 14 at
The Ted Blum 4-H Center for Safe Night Summerfest. There will be yoga, zumba, games, food and prizes. Featuring keynote speaker, "Joetta," 4-Time Olympian, Motivational Speaker & Author. Register by August 4.
Catchphrase Contest
Attention Somerset County Youth!

Submit an anti-vaping/tobacco catchphrase for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. The winning catchphrase will be used on promotional items for schools and youth groups. The deadline for submission is September 13. Click the flyer for more details.
Operation Helping Hand
Empower is a proud partner in Operation Helping Hand, an initiative led by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office to assist individuals struggling with substance abuse and dependence by providing resources and support through community and door-to-door outreach. Empower staff members and board president, Phil Decker recently attended the unveiling of the new Helping Hand van which will further this effort through mobile outreach throughout Somerset County.
Empower YAB @Patriots Ballpark
The Empower Youth Advisory Board (YAB) and family members had an amazing night at Somerset Patriots Ballpark. Thank you to the Somerset County Commissioners for awarding us a community box for the game. For information on joining our YAB click below.
July Family Fun Night-Postponed
July Family Fun Night - featuring Penelope the Powerful Parrot has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. Please visit our website for updated event details.

Save the Date!
Thursday, August 19
Outdoor Movie Night
Veterans Mental Health First Aid
Empower delivered two Veterans Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings for staff at Community Hope, a transitional housing program that provides a safe, supportive environment for veterans working to overcome mental illness, addiction, poverty, and homelessness. Veterans MHFA teaches participants how to identify and understand signs of mental illness and provides an action plan to effectively respond to crisis situations and prevent suicide.
Our Mission
We EmPoWER individuals and families to make positive lifestyle choices by promoting healthy communities through education, collaboration, and connections to resources.

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