EmPoWER Somerset's News, Events, & Happenings
July 2021
Teens4Teens: Together We Thrive Winners
Congratulations to the winners and runners-up of the Second Annual Mental Health Awareness PSA contest. Thank you to everyone who participated, we were inspired by your creativity and dedication to mental health awareness. View the winning entries here.
Family Fun Night with Pioneer FSC
The Pioneer Family Success Center, in partnership with Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center, is hosting Family Fun Night featuring Penelope the Powerful Parrot! This interactive reading delivers a message of hope and resilience through music and movement. Join us on July 29 at 6pm at Duke Island Park. Click below to register.
Pioneer FSC Father's Day Craft Project
Congratulations Kylee and Gabriella for being selected as the winners in the Father's Day Craft project. Thank you to everyone who participated. Click here to view the FSC calendar for more fun events and activities.
Funding Available for Middle and High Schools
Empower is currently recruiting public middle or high schools for the WSCC School Health NJ Project, focusing on building and sustaining healthy schools for all students. We will provide up to $15,000 over the course of 3 years. Check the flyer for more information or contact Kristen Schiro at Kristen@empowersomerset.com.
Lead With Love
Empower is pleased to partner with Healthier Somerset Coalition and Community in Crisis in continuing to expand the Lead with Love campaign. This pay-it-forward campaign has reached over 400 youth in Somerset and Middlesex counties. Click here for information or to join.

Thank you Jabeen, from the Community in Crisis Youth Council, for creating this PSA video for the campaign.
Welcome New Staff!
My name is Betty Tran and I am delighted to be joining the team as a Program Associate. My experience working and volunteering includes healthcare, program management, community engagement, and social services. I hold a BS in public health and am very excited for an opportunity to contribute to the Overdose Fatality Review Program (OFRP) and its success. I live in Middlesex County and love to travel for good food no matter how far. I am looking forward to helping Empower Somerset serve people in our community. 
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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