AMPED

09/11/2026

We did it, y’all! Over $200K in less than 24 hours!

Thank you to our AMPED family for coming through for us as you ALWAYS do! Once again, you’ve reminded us that there is no AMPED without our beloved community.

To the youth, adults, families, and entrepreneurs we serve: YOU are our why.

To our AMPED team, our amazing board members, donors, community partners, and everyone who gave, shared, encouraged, and prayed: we love and appreciate you all. You made this possible.

I personally thank God for His blessings, mercy, and grace on my life. And I say this without hesitation or apology: I love you all.

These are incredibly challenging times, but please believe that this, too, shall pass. Keep your foot on the gas, y’all. We have more work to do—and we’re doing it together!

Dave W. Christopher Sr.
President, Amped

09/11/2026

WE DID IT, LOUISVILLE!

We set a bold goal for Give for Good Louisville: raise $200,000 in one day.

Because of YOU, we surpassed it! 🎉

To everyone who gave, shared our campaign, invited someone else to support Amped, or simply helped spread the word today, thank you.

Your generosity helps us continue creating opportunities through:

💻 Technology Training & Workforce Development
🚀 Business Accelerator
🎶 Music Academy
Programs that invest in Louisville families and communities

You helped us do more than reach a fundraising goal. You invested in people, opportunity, and what is possible for our community.

Today showed us just how much is possible when our community comes together.

Give for Good Louisville continues until midnight, so if you haven't had a chance to give and would still like to support Amped, there's still time.

🔗 https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organization/amped-cfl

From all of us at Amped, THANK YOU!

09/10/2026

This is what opportunity looks like. 🎶

Meet Dustin Jackson, an Amped Music Academy student, artist, producer, drummer and guitarist.

For Dustin, the Amped Music Academy has been a place to express his creativity, grow as an artist and continue developing the skills that can help shape his future in music.

And we're excited to celebrate what's next:

🎤 Dustin has been selected to perform at Waterfront Wednesday on September 23!

This is why we say Amped is more than music.

It's about giving young people the space, resources, encouragement and opportunities to discover what they're capable of — and then watching them take that talent beyond our walls.

Today, as Louisville comes together for Give for Good Louisville, your support helps make experiences like Dustin's possible for more young people.

Support Amped today: https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organization/amped-cfl

And congratulations, Dustin! We can't wait to see you on that stage.

09/10/2026

TODAY is the day!

It’s Give for Good Louisville, and we’re inviting our community to show up for AMPED.

Our goal is bold: $200,000 in ONE DAY.

Every gift helps us continue creating pathways to opportunity through technology training and workforce development, entrepreneurship, music education, and programs that invest in Louisville families and communities.

Whether you give $5, $25, $100 or more, you’re helping us build a stronger Louisville.

Give because you believe in the work.

Share because someone in your network may believe in it too.

Help us reach $200,000 by midnight!

🔗 Give today: https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organization/amped-cfl

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09/09/2026

Tomorrow is the day.

On September 10, Louisville comes together for Give for Good Louisville — and Amped has a bold goal: $200,000 in one day.

Your support helps us create opportunity and stability for families through technology and workforce development, entrepreneurship, and music education.

Tomorrow, we're asking our community to show up for Amped.

Save the date. Share with a friend. And get ready to give.

09/08/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is here!

Take a look back at a year of impact, growth, and opportunity at Amped.

From helping adults build tech skills for stronger careers, to supporting entrepreneurs as they grow their businesses, to giving young people a place to learn, create, and thrive through music — our work is about creating pathways to greater stability and opportunity for Louisville families.

We invite you to get to know Amped, explore our impact, and see what your support helps make possible.

And we're just TWO DAYS AWAY from Give for Good Louisville!

On September 10, we're working toward an ambitious goal: $200,000 in ONE DAY to help us continue this work across our community.

📖 Explore our 2025 Annual Report and learn more about Amped:
https://ampedlouisville.org/annual-report/

Then get ready to give on September 10.

09/03/2026

⏰ 7 DAYS TO GO!

Louisville, we’re counting down to Give for Good Louisville! On September 10, AMPED has a bold goal: raise $200,000 in ONE DAY to continue creating opportunities for individuals, entrepreneurs, young people, and families across our community.

💻 Technology Training & Workforce Development
📈 Business Accelerator
🎵 Music Academy

Every gift helps us build stronger people, stronger families, and a stronger Louisville.

📰 Read this week’s special Give for Good edition and learn how you can help us reach $200,000. Link in the bio!

📅 Save the date: September 10, 2026

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08/28/2026

There’s a lot happening at Amped!

We were honored to have Dave Christopher serve as keynote speaker at the BBB, Greater Kentucky Region Nonprofit Summit, sharing his experiences and insights as a nonprofit leader while connecting and learning alongside others doing important work throughout our community.

And we’re just getting started! In our latest newsletter:
-We’re gearing up for Give for Good Louisville on September 10
-It’s the last call for entrepreneurs interested in the 2027 Amped Business Accelerator. Reach out to our Program Manager, Brittany Hill Whitehead, for more info.
-We’re celebrating 2023 Accelerator graduate Jasmine Presley and five years of Legacy Fest
-Plus, more of what’s happening across Amped

Catch up on the latest from Amped and mark your calendar for September 10!

Read the newsletter at: https://conta.cc/4xmguWJ

08/27/2026

LAST CALL: Are you ready to grow your business? 🚀

The deadline to inquire about the 2027 Amped Business Accelerator cohort is September 1!

The Amped Business Accelerator is designed for business owners who are already building—and are ready to take their businesses further.

Over the course of a year, entrepreneurs gain access to:

💰 Capital & financial resources
📚 Business education & coaching
🤝🏾 Connections & networking
📈 Tools and strategies to strengthen and scale their businesses

We’ve seen Amped entrepreneurs increase revenue, create jobs, strengthen their financials, access capital, build valuable connections, and position their businesses for their next stage of growth.

You don’t have to have everything figured out. **You do have to be ready to do the work.

If you’re serious about growing your business—or know an entrepreneur who should be in the room—share this post and encourage them to inquire today.

📅 Deadline: September 1, 2026
📧 Questions & inquiries: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
🔗 Learn more: ampedlouisville.org
Apply at https://form.jotform.com/250136733409151

08/25/2026

I look forward to seeing you all there today! I’m excited to share with my nonprofit colleagues and others! 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾❤️❤️❤️

Register Here: https://www.bbb.org/article/events/33360-nonprofit-summit