Joelle Lever

Hello Empower & Shine family, Our Uganda trip is almost here — we arrive  February 26th  and will be on the ground for nearly a week, with a full, joy-filled schedule ahead. One of the biggest highlights: we’ll be  distributing 2,000 of our brand-new Children’s Journals  to students at  12 different schools , including  Shalom Junior TRUST School . And yes… we’re finally going to see the progress on a dream in the making —  the Field of Dreams  at Shalom. We are so excited to witness what’s...

Some needs are so basic we forget how powerful they are—until we picture a child walking miles without protection, comfort, or a reliable pair of shoes. Our friends Nikki & Bill are providing shoes and socks for 150 students at Shalom Junior Trust School in Uganda, and it’s the kind of gift that meets a real, everyday need in a deeply meaningful way. In many Ugandan communities, families are responsible for school fees and many school-related costs. When budgets are tight, even practical...

As a team member of Empower & Shine, I get a front-row seat to the quiet ways generosity changes lives. Patty and Steve are the heart behind Empower & Shine—steadfast angels who lead with humility, love, and a deep belief in people. The reach of their kindness is wider than you could ever imagine —and Edgar’s story is a beautiful example. At 19, after watching his father work in landscaping for 25 years, Edgar was offered the opportunity to take over 10 landscaping accounts in the North...