At EMPOWER CHANGE CHARITY COLLECTIVE, we believe that real, lasting change doesn’t begin in systems—it begins in people. In their stories, in their strength, and in their power to rise.
Founded in Santa Barbara, California in 2022, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization was born from the belief that communities don’t need saving—they need resourcing, uplifting, and partnership. We exist to amplify the voices of the unheard, support the dreams of the underestimated, and transform cycles of injustice into movements of opportunity.
We are not just a charity—we are a collective. A movement of educators, activists, mentors, survivors, and neighbors working together to spark transformation from the inside out. Whether it's helping youth overcome systemic barriers, empowering women to rebuild after violence, or fueling grassroots leaders with tools—not just talk—we are here to walk beside those doing the work of change.
At Empower Change, we know change is possible—because we’ve seen it. And together, we’re making it happen.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower individuals and communities to break through barriers, reclaim agency, and lead lives of purpose and impact. We achieve this by delivering transformative programs that foster leadership, resilience, healing, and economic mobility for historically marginalized populations. We don’t give handouts—we build up leaders. We don’t just intervene—we invest.
Why We Do It
Because structural inequality is real. Because hope alone isn't enough without access. Because people deserve more than survival—they deserve the chance to lead, thrive, and transform their futures.
Too many youth are being left behind. Too many families face systemic walls they didn’t build. Too many dreams are buried under bureaucracy.
Empower Change was created to be a bridge—to provide resources where they’re withheld, support where it’s been stripped, and power where it’s been denied.
We believe change happens not when we speak for others, but when we help them speak for themselves—louder, stronger, and more united than ever before.
🎓 NextGen Leaders Fellowship
A year-long leadership incubator for youth ages 15–24 from underrepresented communities. Includes mentorship, social justice training, public speaking, and civic engagement opportunities.
👩👧 EmpowerHer Project
Workshops, coaching, and microgrants for single mothers, domestic violence survivors, and refugee women rebuilding their lives with strength and purpose.
📚 Justice Through Education
Free GED prep, ESL classes, career certifications, and digital literacy courses for adults breaking cycles of generational poverty.
🏘️ Community Action Labs
Pop-up resource hubs bringing financial literacy, wellness care, housing referrals, and community organizing tools to underserved neighborhoods.
🎤 Amplify Voices Media Collective
Storytelling, podcasting, and digital media training to help young leaders document and distribute stories of hope, resistance, and cultural power.
💵 Donate
Every dollar you give goes directly into leadership development, family support, and transformative local projects.
🤝 Volunteer
Be a mentor, guest speaker, tutor, or community facilitator. Share your skills—and shape someone’s future.
🏢 Become a Partner
Join us as a business sponsor, foundation ally, or institutional partner to fund long-term, systemic change—not just seasonal relief.
📢 Raise the Volume
Follow us online. Share our mission. Uplift the voices we serve. When you amplify stories, you fuel the movement.
Mailing Address:
Email:
1428 Ocean View Blvd, STE 320, Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2502 United States
Principal Officer's Name and Address:
Jordan Matthews
1428 Ocean View Blvd, STE 320, Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2502 United States
emvu50206@gmail.com
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