Empowerment Academy, Inc.

01/12/2026

We are the proud recipient of a grant for Old National Bank! We are humbled to receive this generous donation that will go toward continuing our mission of advancing the youth in our community. Thank you Old National Bank for your partnership!

01/07/2026

Empowerment Academy is gearing up to launch, and we need your help to bring our facilities to life! Your donations make a direct impact on our students and staff. Follow the link to see a list of needed items—every contribution makes a difference.

12/24/2025

Just in time for Christmas, Empowerment Academy is the recipient of a Lester Yeager Charitable Trust grant! This generous grant will house and cover the costs of one homeless student for a year. Thank you to our friends at the Lester Yeager Charitable Trust for helping the youth in our community!

Donate: https://www.empowermentacademy.us/donate

12/18/2025

Delighted to accept a donation from Lelia Gaines and generous Daviess County Homemakers!

12/17/2025

Thank you 14 NEWS for covering our Open House!

Donate: https://www.empowermentacademy.us/donate or 2625 Frederica St. Suite 2A Owensboro, KY 42301

https://www.14news.com/2025/12/16/new-housing-owensboros-unhoused-youth-opening-soon/

Unhoused youth who are in school and 18 years old can apply to live at the Empowerment Academy in Owensboro as soon as it opens.

12/17/2025

Thank you Eyewitness News WEHT WTVW for covering our Open House!

Donate: https://www.empowermentacademy.us/donate or 2625 Frederica St. Suite 2A Owensboro, KY 42301

https://www.tristatehomepage.com/video/owensboros-new-empowerment-academy-opens-its-doors/11346672/

The latest videos from Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)

12/13/2025

Thank you, John Kirkpatrick!

The Empowerment Academy of Owensboro has named Elizabeth Criswell-Jordan as its new operations manager, just as the organization prepares to open its doors to homeless students in Daviess County.

12/12/2025

Stop in TODAY!

12/12/2025

Thank you, WEVV, for helping us promote our Open House!

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — The Empowerment Academy of Owensboro, a residential program dedicated to providing stability, housing, and support for homeless students, is inviting the community to an Open House

12/08/2025

Join us at the Empowerment Academy on Friday, December 12 from 11:00 - 1:00 for our Holiday Open House 🎄Enjoy a barbecue lunch from Ole South while you meet Operations Manager, Beth Criswell-Jordan!

12/01/2025

✨Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday✨

Together we can make a positive impact in our community. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back, consider supporting the Empowerment Academy. The Empowerment Academy allows students to reach their educational potential by providing safe, long-term housing (24/7/365) with access to basic necessities and life skills training.

Your contribution—big or small—helps create real change in the lives of the youth in our community!

We are currently in the final stretch of getting our new housing facility completed. We have room sponsorships available to add your name or organization as a permanent fixture in our student residence. If you are interested in adopting a room at the Empowerment Academy, please contact Vicki at Vick...