Empowered Living Ministries and Counseling

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501c3 Non-profit organization that exists to empower the incarcerated, recently paroled, and families Things are not always what they seem.

The mission of ELMC is to reach the imprisoned, paroled, and their families and teach them how to live empowered lives, regardless of where they are or where they've been. Our vision in carrying out this mission out is threefold: to provide faith-based written content to individuals behind bars, to provide free counseling services to their families who remain on the outside, and to offer re-entry support services to those coming out of prison. Our aim in executing the mission and vision is to help individuals unveil their authentic self as the holy and wholly approved of individuals that they are. To open the eyes of the hurting and discouraged that they might see their deepest potential and greatest strengths. To help individuals and families discover a life narrative they're not only proud of, but also full of joy to be living. Often times, our darkest nights and most difficult days are the soil from which new life springs forth. At ELMC, we don't just help you to bloom where you're planted; we empower you to face every fear with faith, to confront obstacles that have been holding you back, and to heal from the pain, sorrow, and grief that is sometimes unavoidable in this life. We walk with you through your valleys to help you discover the warrior inside of you. It's not easy, but within you is a courage, beauty, and promise of purpose just waiting to be unearthed. You have a story to share and we help you write it! "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace." - Isaiah 55:8-12

10/27/2026

Change doesn't have to be dramatic to be real. We take one grounded step at a time-small, steady, and thoughtful. Our workshops and supportive guidance help individuals, couples, and families make progress that feels manageable and lasting. Ready to take the next helpful step with us? Visit https://wix.to/IfekhuI to learn more and sign up. 💙🌿✨

10/24/2026

10/23/2026

Is that felony conviction keeping you down ? Can't find a job after your release from prison? Friend, your past convictions cannot stop the plans of God for your life. In fact, He already made provision for your past to pave a path of purpose for your future. Think you have blown it? Made too many mistakes? In the hands of God, those mistakes are simply tools that God uses to carve out a message of hope and love to the world around you.

The rejection you just received from that job you wanted? Laughable to God because the rejection is His way of redirecting you to something better. Get up. Get up, get up! The ashes and mud from your past are not your future, and we can help guide you. God doesn't look at you with disgust or disdain, and neither do we. Our life mission is to walk alongside every man and woman who society has labeled unforgivable. Those whom the world looks at with scorn and ridicule. The ones society has called a lost cause or black sheep. The addict. The s*x offender. The murderer and thief. The trafficker and the traitor. We are calling on YOU to come join our ELMC family. While the world may reject you, we choose the law of love and embrace you. Why? Because we know what it is to be stereotyped by the world around us. Rejected. Despised. Hated. Mocked. We get it. So we know that a person's worst mistakes aren't the total sum of what defines him. On the contrary, in the hands of God, those mistakes are what build us.

If that feels like your narrative today, reach out to us through a message. We are launching a virtual bible fellowship in November and would love to have you be a part of it. Format will be virtual so if you are interested in participating or just need a church home, let us know and we will send you the meeting link!
Www.empoweredlmc.org

09/25/2026

Dear Friends of Project IMPACT,

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Project IMPACT’s 40th anniversary, and to all those who have been part of our remarkable journey over the past four decades.

For 40 years, Project IMPACT has remained committed to strengthening youth, children, and families through programs of self and community empowerment. This milestone would not have been possible without the dedication of our staff, board members, community partners, supporters, volunteers, clients, families, and friends.

Whether you celebrated with us at our anniversary event, supported our work from afar, or contributed to our mission at any point throughout the years, you are an important part of the Project IMPACT story. Your compassion, generosity, and commitment have helped us make a lasting difference in the lives of countless individuals and families.

We invite you to watch and share our 40th anniversary video:

https://vimeo.com/1214771785?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

As we reflect on the past 40 years with grateful hearts, we also look forward to continuing this important work together for many years to come.

Thank you for being part of 40 years of IMPACT!

With a grateful heart,
Drs Matt and Mary Harris
Founders
Project IMPACT

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845 15th Street
San Diego, CA
92021

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https://empoweredlmc.org/

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