empower 7

What empower 7 does

Empower 7 is a Texas-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Rockwall that serves vulnerable youth ages 13 to 24 across North Texas. Founded on January 20, 2018 following a spiritual calling, the organization delivers services through a three-tiered program model: Blessings (meeting urgent needs), Growth (building resilience), and Launch (preparing for independent living). Its two core programs are Neighborhood Watch, which provides emergency housing assistance, basic necessities, and spiritual mentorship to foster teens ages 13 to 18, and RootedPath, which delivers housing assistance, life skills training, mentoring, and career and college readiness to young adults ages 18 to 24 aging out of foster care without reunification. The organization reports having impacted more than 2,400 youth cumulatively across 8+ years of operation.

Empower 7 operates through a community-led go-to-market motion, acquiring beneficiaries via referrals from caseworkers, schools, churches, and community organizations, and acquiring donors through its website, annual fundraising events, monthly giving programs, and a network of church and corporate partnerships. Revenue is derived entirely from charitable contributions across five streams: individual donations (including the Hope Guardians monthly giving community), event fundraising (the 6th Annual Deep in the Heart dinner in 2026 and Golf Classic), the Lighting Their Way capital campaign, in-kind donations of goods and professional services, and corporate/church sponsorships. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery relies on case managers, trained volunteer mentors, community partners, and planned physical infrastructure.

The organization's strategic centerpiece is the Empower 7 Ranch, a planned Christ-centered residential community with large ranch homes for teens and small cottages for young adults, designed to provide supervised independent living. Empower 7 is governed through a dual-entity structure consisting of Empower 7, Inc. (operational programs) and The Empower 7 Foundation (fiduciary stewardship), with Melanie Cobb serving as President and Founder of both. The board includes a Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and additional members drawn from the North Texas faith and business community. Institutional supporters include H-E-B Helping Here, Lakepointe Church, Life & Legacy Foundation, S&W Foundation, and Alliance Bank.

Name

empower 7

Legal name

Empower 7, Inc

Website

https://empower7.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Empower 7 is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit that provides mentoring, housing assistance, and life-skills programs to vulnerable youth ages 13 to 24 across North Texas, operating through the Neighborhood Watch and RootedPath core programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Foster Care Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Youth foster care services
• Faith-based mentoring
• Nonprofit youth support
• Community housing programs
• Wraparound youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockwall

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring monetary donations from individual supporters, including monthly Hope Guardian program members who provide consistent year-round funding.
2. Event Fundraising: Annual Deep in the Heart dinner and fundraiser (6th Annual in 2026), Golf Classic tournament, and community fundraising events that generate sponsorship revenue and direct donations.
3. Capital Campaign: Lighting Their Way capital campaign specifically funds the Empower 7 Ranch construction, accepting land donations, planned gifts, and financial contributions.
4. In-Kind Donations: Corporate and individual donations of goods, services, and professional expertise including hygiene products for Project Self Esteem, holiday gifts, and professional services.
5. Corporate/Church Partnerships: Sponsorships and partnerships with businesses, churches, and foundations including H-E-B Helping Here, Lakepointe Church, Life & Legacy Foundation, and S&W Foundation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Empower 7 is a faith-based nonprofit that delivers wraparound programs, mentoring, and housing support for vulnerable youth ages 13-24 in North Texas. Its service model is organized into three tiers—Blessings (urgent needs), Growth (resilience), and Launch (independent living)—anchored by two core programs: Neighborhood Watch for foster teens ages 13-18 and RootedPath for young adults ages 18-24 aging out of care. The organization is raising funds to build the Empower 7 Ranch, a planned Christ-centered residential community, through its Lighting Their Way capital campaign.

Product overview

Empower 7 is a faith-based nonprofit organization offering a three-tiered program model (Blessings, Growth, Launch) plus two core programs (Neighborhood Watch for ages 13-18 and RootedPath for ages 18-24) designed to support vulnerable youth in North Texas. The organization provides wraparound services including emergency housing assistance, mentoring, life skills training, and spiritual support. Key initiatives include the Love Your Neighbor community projects, Bridge Together gatherings, Project Self-Esteem hygiene kit program, Hope Guardians monthly giving, and the annual Deep in the Heart fundraiser. The organization's top priority is building the Empower 7 Ranch, a planned Christ-centered residential community with large ranch homes for teens and small cottages for young adults.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Neighborhood Watch A support program for youth ages 13-18 experiencing family instability or foster care, providing emergency housing assistance, basic necessities, spiritual mentorship, and crisis response.
• RootedPath A whole-life, faith-centered support pathway for young adults ages 18-24 transitioning out of foster care without stable family support, offering housing assistance, mentoring, life skills training, and practical resources.
• Blessings Program Program tier focused on meeting urgent needs of vulnerable youth through emergency assistance and basic necessities support.
• Growth Program Program tier focused on building resilience and providing sustained support for youth development.
• Launch Program Program tier focused on equipping young adults to move toward independent living with life skills and career readiness.
• Mentorship Program Mentorship matching youth with trusted adult guides who provide encouragement, accountability, and Christ-centered care.
• Project Self-Esteem Year-round project providing personal hygiene kits to at-risk North Texas youth to promote dignity and confidence.
• Empower 7 Ranch A planned Christ-centered residential community designed to provide safe housing, family-style living, life skills, and mentorship for foster and at-risk youth ages 13-24.
• Love Your Neighbor Community initiative encompassing projects and volunteer opportunities to support vulnerable youth through practical help and Christ-centered care.
• Bridge Together Community gatherings that bring youth, families, mentors, and community partners together through fun shared experiences and meaningful connection.
• Deep in the Heart Annual Texas-themed dinner and fundraiser event to raise funds for the Empower 7 Ranch building campaign and youth programs.
• Lighting Their Way Campaign Capital campaign to raise funds for building the Empower 7 Ranch, a Christ-centered residential community for at-risk youth.
• Hope Guardians Monthly giving community providing consistent, year-round support for vulnerable youth through recurring donations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,400+ youth impacted through programs and materials
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• H-E-B Helping HerecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerH-E-B Helping Here is a Connection Sponsor for the Bridge Together 2026 event, providing support for community gatherings serving youth with lived foster care experience. H-E-B is a major Texas grocery retailer with significant community investment programs.
• Lakepointe Church Missions Adoption & Foster CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLakepointe Church serves as a Connection Sponsor for Bridge Together 2026 and has an active Missions Adoption & Foster Care program that aligns with Empower 7's mission. The church provides volunteers, resources, and referrals for foster care support.
• Studio 16:19minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudio 16:19 has been a Sapphire sponsor for Deep in the Heart events, providing creative/marketing services and event sponsorship support.
• Pickler Universe LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPickler Universe LLC (Rick and Trisha Allen) has been a Diamond sponsor for Deep in the Heart and provides event sponsorship and community support.
• Lifted HospiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLifted Hospice provided Platinum sponsorship for Deep in the Heart 2025 event, supporting the annual fundraiser.
• Community Resource PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner7 community resource partners participated in Bridge Together 2026: Buckner, Dallas College, Divine Path Ranch, Genuine Family Ministries, The Men and Ladies of Honor, Qavah the Storehouse, and Empower 7. These organizations provide referrals, resources, and collaborative support for youth services.
• Farmers Electric CooperativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFarmers Electric Cooperative Charitable Foundation provided Crusaders-level support for events and programming, supporting the mission through community investment.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Empower7org
• Facebookfacebook.com/empower7org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/empower7org
• Instagraminstagram.com/empower7org

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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