• Program Services:

Resilience Building:

We offer targeted programs and workshops designed to build resilience among teens and young adults. These initiatives focus on emotional intelligence, adaptability, and the ability to overcome challenges.

• Health and Well-being:

Through partnerships with healthcare professionals and community organizations, we provide resources and educational programs to promote better health outcomes. This includes access to healthcare services, nutritional guidance, and mental health support.

• Trauma Coping Skills:

Recognizing the impact of trauma on individuals and communities, we have specialized programs that equip participants with effective coping mechanisms. Our trauma-informed approach ensures a safe and supportive space for healing.

"To Be Empowered" stands as a beacon of hope, leveraging leadership, experience, and community partnerships to empower young Latino teens and families, fostering a future where they can thrive mentally, emotionally, and physically. 

"Summer Program Overview:

• Performing Arts
• Community Development
• Theater for People with Motor or Intellectual Disabilities
• Nutrition
• Exercise/Wellbeing
• English as a Second Language
• Lack of access to education is a social, political, and cultural issue. This is why it is crucial to create inclusive and safe spaces for those who don't normally have access to it. One way to achieve this is by integrating creativity and imagination into everyday life."
• Dance

Veronica Alvares:

 "My experience participating in To Be Empowered has been amazing. I feel much better about myself, my life, and for the first time, I know that I can confront any challenge. Thank you, To Be Empowered, for teaching me the tools and being a great support." 

"I will recommend this program. It has changed my life from darkness to light."

An exciting new program titled "13 Steps to a Great Dance Team." This program aims to not only promote physical fitness and artistic expression but also foster teamwork, discipline, and self-confidence among our students

The "13 Steps to a Great Dance Team" program will be designed to cater to students of all skill levels and backgrounds. It will consist of a 13-step curriculum that teaches students the fundamentals of dance, teamwork, and personal development. This program will offer an opportunity for students to explore various dance styles,from,Rumba, SwIng, Ballroom Dance.