Empowered Community Fund

“This is what every family needs. This is groundbreaking.”

One year ago, Lindsay and Jenna left their jobs as teachers and founded Arboro Empowered. They knew that there were better ways for families to be supported locally. Using their knowledge of child development, their personal experiences as parents of young kids, and their passion for finding the possibility within difficult situations, Arboro was born.

Their mission is to provide families with resources and experiences designed to empower both children and their parents. The reception has been overwhelming. One year in, and every week parents are participating in support groups led by child psychologists, parenting experts, and wellness experiences. Students are learning Spanish through play, discovering new concepts through hands-on science experiments, developing a love of learning through book clubs and math fact games, testing theories through engineering challenges, all while building confidence and grit. Coaches who encourage and teach the art of effective communication and collaboration help children develop skills that will last a lifetime.

While children engage in these experiences, parents get to take care of their own needs. For some, that is answering emails or taking a virtual meeting in the Grown-Up Grove Lounge. For others, it means reading a book in the serene, nature-filled backyard. Others prefer trying an exercise class, chatting with a fellow caregiver, or going for a walk.

After each session, both the caregivers and the children leave fulfilled. A gift that strengthens families.

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How we will use the funds:

• Improving facilities to better meet the needs of children and grown-ups
• Recruiting and retaining high-quality experts to coach, consult, and teach
• Providing more life-changing opportunities to enrich families and educators
• Investing in the best learning tools for families to use
• Building connections to support local educators through professional development
• Investing in other local small businesses for expenditures

THANK YOU for believing in our vision and helping us change as many lives as possible! We can't do it alone and your support means everything to us.

Love,

Jenna and Lindsay

Happy Birthday, Arboro! - Take a peek at the first year at Arboro Empowered and what is still to come!

When you donate to a small business, not only do you know your contribution will have an immediate impact, you can also be a part of seeing it in action.

We invite you to contribute to our Empowered Community Fund.