EmPoWER Somerset's News, Events, & Happenings
June 2021
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 at Kristen@empowersomerset.com.
Lead With Love
Empower kicked off the Lead With Love pay-it-forward campaign in partnership with Community in Crisis and Healthier Somerset. Bound Brook, Hillsborough, and Warren school districts, as well as Middle Earth and YMCA Youth Student Advocates, have joined the campaign. YAB members, Skylar and Viktoriya, filled bags with goodies and mental health resources. These bags are given to youth who may be going through a difficult time or in need of a pick-me-up.
Click here for information or to join this campaign.
WSCC Youth Leadership Camp
Empower was excited to send students in-person to our annual WSCC Youth Leadership Camp at Fairview Lakes YMCA in May. Students from across New Jersey participated in a day of outdoor activities, leadership skills and team building, and making new friends. The activities included hiking, boating, archery, tie-dying, and much more. They ended the day with fresh campfire smores.
Promantine Winners
Congratulations to Jasmin for winning the 2021 Promantine at Home contest! You can watch her underage drinking prevention video here. Follow @safe_communities for more substance misuse underage drinking prevention resources.
Welcome New Staff!
Hello Everyone! Iā€™m Karen Kuzma and I have joined the team as a Development Associate. I am a founding trustee and co-chair of a non-profit 501c3 Education Foundation. I have previously taught graduate and undergraduate Business Management classes. While at AT&T, I managed globally based teams responsible for developing technology products for Fortune 500 customers. I hold an MBA, a nonprofit management certificate, and live in Hunterdon County with my husband, two children and two dogs. I love to travel and watch NY Red Bull soccer. I am looking forward to helping Empower Somerset serve people in our community.
My name is Danielle Landers, and I am thrilled to be joining the team as Coordinator of Community Partnerships and Volunteers for the Pioneer Family Success Center. I have a long history of working and volunteering for non-profit organizations. I have a background in project management, fund development, special events, and community relations. I am excited for the opportunity to contribute to the positive impact the FSC has on the community. Recently, my husband and my kids and I, have relocated back to my home state of New Jersey where I am looking forward to spending time with old friends and family.
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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