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Supporting youth and young adults through housing, life skills, and community-based programs.
Mission
Vision
Who We Serve
Empowered Grace Inc. exists to uplift and empower individuals and communities by providing housing support, education, and holistic services to youth and young adults impacted by foster care and housing instability. Through compassionate care and practical resources, we support personal, professional, and long-term growth.
We envision a community where every individual has access to safe housing, meaningful support, and opportunities to grow—equipped to achieve lasting independence, purpose, and stability.
Youth and young adults impacted by foster care
Youth and young adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Female youth and young adults residing in Empowered Grace Homes
General Services
Support services open to any youth and young adult in the community impacted by foster care or homelessness.
Workshops
Engaging workshops (in person and virtual) designed to educate and equip participants on topics such as personal development, mental wellness, and life readiness.
Mentoring Support
Structured mentoring relationships that provide guidance, encouragement, and positive role modeling to support personal and professional growth.
Peer Support
Safe, supportive spaces where individuals can connect, share experiences, and build community through mutual encouragement and understanding.
Coming Soon, you can donate to help bring this program into fruition.
Empowered Grace Homes provides safe, supportive housing for young women ages 17–21 who are aging out of foster care or experiencing homelessness, including unaccompanied youth. More than housing, our program is rooted in empowerment—helping each young woman recognize her self-worth, build confidence, and step into her purpose. Through a shared, community-centered living environment, residents receive the structure, guidance, and resources needed to grow into independent, capable adults.
As a Supervised Independent Living (SIL) placement, our program offers a balance of independence and support, equipping young women with life skills, educational and career guidance, and mentorship. Grounded in faith and compassion, Empowered Grace creates a space where young women are uplifted, restored, and reminded of their strength—because we believe every young woman deserves the opportunity to rise, thrive, and walk boldly in who she was created to be.
Housing Program Services
Individual & Group Counseling
Trauma-informed counseling services that provide a safe space for healing, emotional growth, and peer support.
Life Skills Training
Practical, hands-on instruction in essential life skills such as financial literacy, communication, time management, and independent living.
College, Career, Military Navigation
Guidance and preparation for post-secondary pathways, including college planning, workforce readiness, and military exploration.
Application Process
Teens and young adults experiencing homelessness who are not currently in CPS care may apply by completing the online application below. Once submitted, a member of our team will review your information and follow up with you regarding your application status.
If approved, you will be offered supportive services designed to help you move toward stability and independence. If your application is not approved, our team will still connect with you and provide referrals to community resources that may be able to support you during this time.
Make an Impact Today
Your support can help transform lives. Donations to Empowered Grace, Inc. fund both our supportive housing for young women aging out of foster care or experiencing homelessness and our broader community programming. Through workshops, mentorship, peer support, and essential resources, we are able to serve individuals and families with care, compassion, and practical tools for growth. Every contribution helps create stability, restore hope, and empower those we serve to move forward with confidence and purpose
Volunteer With Us
If you’re interested in partnering with Empowered Grace, Inc. we would love to connect with you. Volunteers can support our mission by assisting with service projects, leading or contributing to workshops, mentoring, or donating goods and resources. Please complete the form below and let us know how you’d like to get involved—we look forward to working together to make a meaningful impact.
Board of Directors
Jamal Jackson
Board President
Rosielyn Shields, LMSW
Pending
Colleen Scott, LCSW
Board Secretary
Pending
Dr. Kee-Kee Jackson
Founder & Executive Director
Shar Thompson, LCSW