Resident & Community Services
Empower CDC provides opportunities in education, family activities, community outreach, and programs that promote awareness and support development.
Empower CDC partners with its 8 properties to deliver 25+ programs to over 2,000 households.
Empower CDC Provides supportive services exclusively to residents living at our designated properties, although we also offer a community food pantry and community events. If you need assistance, please visit our resource page for additional support options.
Our Programs at a Glance
We offer many impactful programs designed to help communities become Empower(ed) to:
● Restore – Connect individuals with legal clinics, expungement services, and employment opportunities, helping remove barriers and create pathways to stability and success.
● Educate – Provide technology training, fraud prevention education, and college and career readiness through initiatives like AARP training, TXSMP, and Project Canvas.
● Feed – Support food access and nutrition through community-based food pantries, sustainable food initiatives, community gardens, and aquaponics efforts.
● Grow – Foster confidence, social connection, and community through resident engagement and skill-building activities.
To support this, we offer:
Birthday Socials
Back-to-School Events
Arts & Crafts
Potlucks
● Invest – Build financial stability through financial literacy education and access to supportive resources.
● Heal – Promote physical and mental wellness through health education, mental health support, substance use counseling, and healthy living initiatives.
● Give – Support children and families through initiatives like back-to-school drives and holiday assistance, encouraging a cycle of community support.
● Own – Guide individuals and families toward successful homeownership by providing education, tools, and resources for first-time buyers.
● POWER UP! – Strengthen household resilience by providing backup power solutions in every new Whitestone Developments home.
