empower225

What empower225 does

Empower 225 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in 2010 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that delivers outreach, housing, education, and support services to at-risk youth ages 16–21 and out-of-school adults in the Greater Baton Rouge Area. The organization focuses on five program pillars: educational support, life skills training, career preparedness, housing, and mentorship. Core programs include the Street Outreach Program (mobile engagement with homeless and at-risk youth), Dreamville (afterschool program for teens), Anchor House (an eight-bed family-style transitional living program for male youth ages 16–21), and an Adult Education Program offering Louisiana High School Equivalency Exam (HiSET) preparation, case management, and vocational training pathways delivered both on-site and online.

The organization's technology footprint is limited to a standard non-profit website and social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube); there is no proprietary technology platform. Program delivery is human-led, supported by a 35+ partner referral ecosystem that includes Louisiana DCFS, USCRI, healthcare providers (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, Magellan Health, CareSouth), educational institutions (LSU, BRCC, WorkReady U / LCTCS), and corporate supporters (Keller Williams Realty, GMFS Mortgage, Chick-fil-A, Flowers Baking Company).

In FY2023, Empower 225 reported total revenue of $2,566,895 from four streams: federal and other grants ($1,531,437 or 59.7%), individual and corporate donations ($566,663 or 22.1%), in-kind contributions ($366,520 or 14.3%), and miscellaneous revenue ($102,275 or 4.0%). The largest funding source is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families via Grant Numbers 90YO2587 and 90CX7408. FY2023 total expenses were $2,339,671, of which 78.5% ($1,837,696) went to program services, with the remainder split between management ($469,495) and fundraising ($32,480). All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries.

Name

empower225

Legal name

Empower 225

Website

https://empower225.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Empower 225 is a Baton Rouge-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that delivers street outreach, transitional housing, afterschool programming, and adult education to at-risk youth and out-of-school adults in the Greater Baton Rouge Area, funded primarily by federal HHS grants, donations, and in-kind contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

Keywords

• Youth homelessness services
• Transitional housing programs
• Adult education support
• Community outreach services
• Nonprofit youth mentorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grants: Primary revenue source from government grants including funds through Grant Number 90YO2587 and 90CX7408 from the Family and Youth Services Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In 2023, grants totaled $1,531,437.
2. Donations: Individual and corporate donations from community supporters. In 2023, donations totaled $566,663.
3. In-Kind Contributions: Non-monetary contributions including donated goods, services, and facilities from community partners. In 2023, in-kind contributions totaled $366,520.
4. Miscellaneous Revenue: Other revenue streams including event income and program fees. In 2023, miscellaneous revenue totaled $102,275.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Empower 225 is a non-profit organization that provides a continuum of free services for at-risk youth ages 16-21 and adults in the Greater Baton Rouge Area, centered on five pillars: educational support, life skills training, career preparedness, housing, and mentorship. The organization operates street outreach, an afterschool program (Dreamville), an eight-bed transitional living program (Anchor House), and adult education with HiSET preparation. Services are offered at no cost to eligible beneficiaries and funded primarily through government grants, donations, and in-kind contributions.

Product overview

Empower 225 is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of youth empowerment programs in the Greater Baton Rouge Area. The organization provides a coordinated suite of services organized into three main categories: Youth and Family Programs (Street Outreach Program, Dreamville), Housing Programs (Anchor House), and Adult Education (Adult Education Program). These programs collectively address the needs of at-risk youth ages 16-21 and adults lacking high school diplomas, focusing on five key areas: educational support, life skills training, career preparedness, housing, and mentorship. The programs operate as interconnected services under the unified Empower 225 brand rather than as separate product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Street Outreach Program Provides street-based services to homeless and at-risk youth ages 16-21, offering support, resources, and guidance to help individuals find stability and build a brighter future.
• Dreamville Afterschool Program Afterschool program designed to further the Empower 225 mission by creating a fun, safe, and meaningful environment for teens, offering career exploration, video games, leadership development, sports, field trips, and life skills training.
• Anchor House Transitional Housing Eight-bed family-style transitional living program providing stable housing and support for homeless or at-risk male youth ages 16-21 in Baton Rouge, aiming to create a supportive home environment where youth can work towards improving their lives.
• Adult Education Program Targets out-of-school youth (16-24) and adults (25+) who lack a high school diploma, are unemployed or underemployed, and lack employability skills. Offers education support, case management, HiSET exam preparation, career exploration, and vocational training with courses offered on-site and online.

Quantifiable outcome

• Malique graduated high school in May 2019 despite needing to make up 6+ classes, enlisted in the US Army as a radar specialist, and is stationed in South Korea.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Healing Place ChurchcoreOthersFaith-based community partner providing spiritual support and resources to Empower 225 programs and youth.
• G.W. Oliver ConstructioncoreOthersLocal construction company owned by board member Guy Oliver, providing program support and volunteer engagement.
• RepconminorOthersCompany owned by board member Josh Causey, supporting Empower 225 through corporate giving and volunteer involvement.
• AetnaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare insurance provider partnership supporting health access for youth and families served by Empower 225.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of LouisianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partnership supporting health access and wellness programs for Empower 225 beneficiaries.
• Louisiana State University (LSU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership providing college exposure, mentorship connections, and educational opportunities for youth.
• Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college partnership supporting educational pathways and vocational training for program participants.
• WorkReady U (LCTCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkReady U program partnership supporting adult education and workforce development for program participants.
• Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership providing foster care support, adoption services, and child welfare referrals to Empower 225 programs.
• United States Committee for Refugees & Immigrants (USCRI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting unaccompanied refugee and immigrant youth through specialized programs and services.
• Magellan HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services partnership providing behavioral health support for youth and families in Empower 225 programs.
• CareSouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare services partnership providing medical care and health resources for program participants.
• Hope BRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community organization partnership supporting youth and family services.
• Junior League of Baton RougeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's volunteer organization partnership supporting community programs and volunteer engagement.
• Keller Williams RealtyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate company partnership providing housing-related support and resources for youth transitioning to independent living.
• GMFS MortgageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMortgage lender partnership supporting housing assistance and financial literacy for youth and families.
• Sound Minds CounselingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health counseling services partnership providing therapy and support services for program participants.
• Chick-fil-AminorOthersCorporate partner providing support for community events and programs.
• Whaley LawminorOthersLegal services partnership providing pro bono legal support for youth and families.
• Louisiana Healthcare ConnectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare network partnership supporting health coverage and access for program participants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing housing, education, job training, and health services to homeless and at-risk youth — comparable comprehensive service continuum, though serving a different urban geography.
• Maryvale: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing residential and community-based services for at-risk children and youth, including housing, education, and mental health support — comparable continuum-of-care youth services model.
• Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Boston-based nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth through street outreach, housing, education, and employment programs — directly comparable service mix to Empower 225, operating in a different region.
• Samaritan House: Nonprofit serving low-income and homeless individuals and families in the Baton Rouge area with case management, housing, and support services — comparable geographic catchment and beneficiary population with overlapping social-services scope.
• Huckleberry Youth Programs: San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit serving at-risk youth with education, employment, health, and housing services — comparable multi-program youth-empowerment model with street outreach and transitional housing components.

Direct peers

• Youth Villages: Nonprofit serving at-risk youth and families through residential programs, counseling, and life-skills interventions across multiple states. Comparable comprehensive youth-empowerment service model with stronger outcome-measurement infrastructure.
• StandUp for Kids: National nonprofit dedicated to ending youth homelessness through street outreach, mentoring, and housing support — directly comparable to Empower 225's Street Outreach Program and Anchor House transitional housing model.
• Covenant House: National nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and supportive services to youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking — directly comparable mission to Empower 225's Anchor House and Street Outreach programs, though at much larger multi-city scale.

Others

• National Network for Youth: National membership and advocacy organization for youth-serving agencies, including those serving homeless and runaway youth — comparable mission alignment and federal grant policy advocacy, though operating as an umbrella rather than direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• Boys Town: Large established national nonprofit operating residential and community-based programs for at-risk youth, including housing, education, and family services — comparable five-pillar service mix but with substantially larger scale and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZGeEPoSM7f8ZVp28RdBH1w
• Facebookfacebook.com/Empower225
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/empower225
• Instagraminstagram.com/empower225

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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