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Empowering The Masses 2023 Impact Statements More than 70 individuals successfully completed our Phlebotomy & CHW Training. Our Lunch & Learn Programs attracted a crowd of more than 240 attendees. Our Community events saw an impressive turnout of over 760 participants. Active participation from over 80 individuals was observed in our senior programs. We distributed Christmas gift baskets to more than 90 seniors and children. Throughout the year, we provided weekly groceries from our Drive through Market to over 300 families. Education + Advocacy = Empowerment VOLUNTEER >> DONATE MONEY >> BECOME A SPONSOR >> USE YOUR VOICE >> Texas Today Interview Who We Are Every day, Empowering the Masses operates as a nonprofit focused on empowering our neighbors in the Dallas area, by providing life skills and educational training services. The results of our work are clear: individuals achieve financial independence and self-sufficiency, becoming the sustaining force in the lives of their families and productive members of the communities where they live and work. Empowering the Masses provides for basic needs, delivers educational resources, and provides access to careers that are stable and lucrative, paving a path for sustainable success in life. Together, we help the people we serve gain self worth and financial independence. As they begin their journey to success, renewed and equipped, we strive for these neighbors to become self-sufficient to improve not only their own quality of life, but their contributions to their communities and society Empower our Community by Making a Donation DONATE NOW >> Our Mission Building stronger communities through empowering citizens to live to their full potential through access to financial resources, vocational training, core skills development and advocacy promotion. Get Involved in Our Community VOLUNTEER >> EXPLORE VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS >> Core Values Education + Advocacy = Empowerment Belief We hold a firm belief that people can change their lives and their circumstances. Understanding We have walked the same paths as those we serve, but each journey is unique to the individual. Accountability To equip and empower, we must be accountable to the results of our work with each person we serve. Learning The more we learn as an organization, the better we can teach others and the better we can serve. Education We believe the foundation for advancing livelihoods lies within an individual's possession of acquired knowledge. We aim to indoctrinate our audience with tools, insight and opportunities to promote continued education. Advocacy We trust that an individual advances capacity once they begin to champion on behalf of their wellbeing. We rally this initiative in the quest to create engaged communities. Empowerment Empowerment can only be achieved if sustainability and vitality coexist. We commit to furnishing our audience while posturing them for engagement to promote The Empowerment Models. Workshops, Events, and Services Empowering the Masses is here to help you advance your career with our training programs. All training programs include Soft & Life Skills workshops to aid you in the job search process. Drive through Market Through our partnership with Sharing Life Community Outreach, we are able to distribute food to those individuals and families who are in need Every Saturday of each month. Please contact us for further information if you are in need of assistance or if you would like to volunteer. Dates Every Saturday 8 AM - 10AM Address 3220 Samuell blvd. Dallas 75223 Contact Call 214-613-2595 or Email ljohnson@empoweringthemasses.org SEE MORE >> EXPLORE COMMUNITY EVENTS & SERVICES >> Thank you United Way Learn More Text To Give Giving To Empowering the Masses Just Got Easier Now you can support our work, at any time and from anywhere you happen to be. Our “Text to Give ” program works on any device. Just text “DONATE ” to 972.947.5819 from your phone (or any other device), and then you can text any donat ion amount to the same number. It’s this easy to join us in making a difference in our community.. As always, your donation will contribute to our mission to nourish the bodies and minds of our community’s low-income families and individuals. Together, we will provide nutritious food and education to those who need it the most. Join us and be a hero for our community. Thank you f or your support! "DONATE" to 972.947.5819 >> GET INVOLVED! APPLY VOLUNTEER >> Training Program Explore Our Training Programs Empowering the Masses is here to help you advance your career with our training programs. All training programs include Soft & Life Skills workshops to aid you in the job search process. Phlebotomy Certificate Preparation This 12-week course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required by the National Healthcareer Association for certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). To become certified requires passing the phlebotomy exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association. SEE MORE >> Community Health Worker Training The Empowering the Masses Community Health Worker Training (CHW) Program is a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) approved CHW Training Site for both CHW 160- hour (12 Weeks) training and CEU training for CHWs and CHWIs. SEE MORE >> CEU Training Through Empowering the Masses and our partners we are able to serve the Southern Dallas Community by providing tools that will help the community grow in positive ways and improve the quality of life for the people whom we seek to serve. SEE MORE >> Newsletter Mail Get the latest from Empowering the Masses right to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter. Be the first to learn about community events and programs that empower our neighbors through nutrition and education SUBSCRIBE NOW >> North Texas Giving Day Learn more about Help us Achieve our Goals Explore Last Year’s Highlights Current Partners, Sponsors and Donors BACK TO TOP For any inquiries, please call or email us 214-730-0100 info@empoweringthemasses.org Our Office Hours Mon - Thu: 9am - 2pm Our Address 2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 124A Dallas TX 75215

Empowering The Masses Volunteer Covid19 Guidelines Volunteers: Our work continues Empowering the Masses appreciates your services, and we will do our utmost to ensure that your volunteer experience is rewarding, productive and safe. We are committed to respecting your skills and individual needs within the limitation of these requirements. We ask that you treat each volunteer shift as you would a normal job, and your cooperation in following these guidelines: • Follow staff instruction and complete duties as assigned. Ask for help, as needed. Report possible hazards or unsafe activities to staff. Volunteers should arrive promptly and if leaving before the end of a shift must advise staff. Volunteer schedules are provided on a temporary basis and no long-term expectations or agreements exist. • Volunteers may be required to submit references. Anyone under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be permitted to volunteer. • Wash hands before beginning your shift, after breaks, smoking or returning from the restroom. All Volunteers are always required to wear a mask. Mask must cover the nose and mouth. • Be safe. Use proper techniques when lifting things, using your legs to push upwards, keeping your back straight and body balanced. Solicit the help of another person to lift objects over 20 pounds. Ask for help if you need assistance. • Supplies or food of any kind may not be taken from the program without permission. Unauthorized possession will be considered stealing and will lead to immediate discontinuation of volunteering. • Be polite, pleasant, and enthusiastic at all times while working as a representative of our organization. Aggressive or pushy behavior and harassment of any kind is not tolerated by staff or volunteers. Any behavior intended to create discord or restricting volunteers or staff from working will not be tolerated. Report incidents immediately to the Executive Director. • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are subject to limits or absolute prohibitions on engaging in political activities and risk loss of status as tax exempt status if violated. As a nonprofit organization we ask that you avoid becoming involved in any political discussions. • Youth volunteers under the age of 18 must have guardian permission in order to volunteer. Adult supervision may be required for youth volunteers under the age of 14. • All personal belongings, purses, backpacks, computers, etc., should be left in your vehicle. Empowering the Masses assumes no responsibility for damage to or loss of personal property of volunteers. Empowering The Masses is continuing to serve clients during the Covid-19 outbreak. To ensure the health and safety of clients, volunteers and staff, we implemented the following procedures: • Pantry clients stay in their cars and we bring groceries them. • To limit interactions between volunteers, clients and staff, we have created a “Drive-Up” Pantry. • Pantry clients will not enter the building but stay protected in their cars until they can pull up to a loading dock that opens onto Empowering The Masses’ front parking lot. • Clients pick up pre-packaged boxes containing a nutritious balance of food for each household member. To ensure the safety and health of our clients, volunteers and staff, we are: • Taking necessary measures to ensure all employees, visitors, and persons served who are experiencing any symptoms of illness stay home and avoid contact • Following recommendations from the CDC to help stop the spread of germs and have posted their guidelines in public areas as a reminder for those coming to Empowering The Masses • Asking volunteers to wash hands before and during the shift and volunteers interacting with clients to wear gloves • Making hand sanitizing stations available throughout the facility • Cleaning tools used during the volunteer shift after each shift • Frequently cleaning high touch surfaces • Having volunteers work inside packing boxes with a variety of nutritious foods We are also providing the following suggestions for all Empowering The Masses’ volunteers and staff: • If you feel ill, stay home and avoid exposing others • Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds • Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth • Avoid close contact with people who are sick • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash If you have: • A normal temperature, • Not been diagnosed with, or exposed to anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 (Coronavirus), • No reason to believe that you, someone in your home or others with whom you have close contact has been exposed to COVID-19 • None of the following symptoms: fever, dry cough, fatigue, shortness of breath • A desire to serve your community during this urgent need Then please fill out a volunteer application on our website Indiv idual Volunteer Youth Volunteer Group Volunteer We cannot operate without the time, talent, and passionate service of many volunteers. We need you and more importantly, our clients need you Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator through the link below or at Email ljohnson@empoweringthemasses.org BACK TO TOP

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CEU Training About the CEU Training Are you getting ready for license renewal or recertification for your employees and staff? Perhaps your business, company, or organization is interested in enhancing your skills or exploring professional growth opportunities? We provide a range of CEU options covering different topics. Seize the opportunity to advance your continuing education by finishing the courses through our high-quality in-person training. Remember, investing in yourself and your business is also a way to invest in others. Every CEU you acquire contributes to providing 160 meals for the communities we support! Ready to Apply Our training requires a minimum of 10 participants, with a cost of $40 per person for each session. If you opt for more than 2 training sessions, we offer discounted rates. It's worth noting that every CEU you purchase contributes to providing 160 meals for the communities we serve! If you have a questions, please contact our Program Manager through the link below or at contact@empoweringthemasses.org CEU Training Programs © Cognitive Dissonance © Boots on the Ground © Intro to Public Health © Client Centered Counseling for Behavior Change © Promoting Health of Previously Incarcerated Individuals © Conflict Resolution Training © Black Maternal Mortality Training Discover more our CEU training >> Our CEU training Copyright Notice Course Description The Empowering the Masses Community Health Worker Training (CHW) Program is a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) approved CHW Training Site for both CHW 160- hour (12 Weeks) training and CEU training for CHWs and CHWIs. Classes are held in the morning classes and evening classes (with occasional workshops on Saturdays) and can be completed by working full time Tuition & Scholarships Please contact us for tuition fees and scholarship information. Contact through the email : contact@empoweringthemasses.org Certifications Included Community Health Worker Certificate (CHW) with a focus on Community Education CPR Certificate Mental Health First Aid Certificate Course Schedule Please contact us for upcoming dates and schedules. Contact through the email: contact@empoweringthemasses.org What You'll Learn in This Course Cultural Mediation Among Individuals, Communities, and Health and Social Service Systems Providing Culturally Appropriate Health Education and Information Care Coordination, Case Management, and System Navigation Providing Coaching and Social Support Advocating for Individuals and Communities Building Individual and Community Capacity Providing Direct Service Implementing Individual and Community Assessments Conducting Outreach Participating in Evaluation and Research CEU Training Check in Check in Ready to Apply or Have Questions? Please contact our Program Manager through the link below or at contact@empoweringthemasses.org BACK TO TOP

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER >> Food Pantry Every Saturday 8:00 am to 10:00 pm *Due to extre me summer heat waves, ETM Food Pantries are changing our hours of operation to ensure community safety. Let’s End Hunger. Now. Our partnership with Sharing Life Community Outreach allows us to distribute food to individuals and families who are in need. Our Food Pantry happens every Saturday of the month. Please email us at info@employthemasses.org for further information. Also, If you are interested in volunteering at our Food Pantry, please complete the application form . CONTACT US TO GET ASSISTANCE >> INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? >> Food Pantry Donations Empowering The Masses and our partners in hunger relief strive to reduce food insecurities in families and children through our weekly food distributions. In order to accomplish this task, ETM relies heavily on donations. DONATE THE FOOD PANTRY >>

Food Pantry Every Saturday 8:00 am to 10:00 am Address 3 220 S amuell blvd. Dallas 75223 Contact Call 214-613-2595 or Email info@empoweringthemasses.org Let’s End Hunger. Now. Our p artnership with Sharing Life Community Outreach allows us to distribute food to individuals and families who are in need. Our Food Pantry happens every Saturday of the month. *The food pantry distribution will be conducted entirely at the Community Market location by April 1st. Walk-ups are also welcome, but only at the Community Market location. DOWNLOAD THE FLYER >> Please call us 214-613-2595 or email us at pantry@employthemasses.org for further information. CONTACT US TO GET ASSISTANCE >> Also, If you are interested in volunteering at our Food Pantry, please complete the application form . INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? >> Food Pantry Donations Empowering The Masses and our partners in hunger relief strive to reduce food insecurities in families and children through our weekly food distributions. In order to accomplish this task, ETM relies heavily on donations. DONATE THE FOOD PANTRY >>

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Press Room Our public affairs team works with news media across multiple platforms to share the stories of empowerment happening each day in Dallas as a result of our efforts at Empowering the Masses. MEDIA INQUIRIES If you are a member of the news media, and have about our work, please contact at info@empoweringthemasses.org For all other non-media-related question specific Empowering The Masses specific inquiries, please contact or call at 972-460-6316 Press Release Organization fighting food insecurity in Dallas needs 250 turkeys by Friday - Thanksgiving Basket Drive Finalists Announced: D CEO’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2024 Empowering the Masses Awarded the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award Collaborating with Communities to Better Understand Philanthropy's Impact Food is the Draw; Medical Training is the Goal Expanding Food Access—and Building Community—in Southern Dallas Bold Journey- Media Interview 2023 North Texas Giving Day - NTX Giving Day is on 9.21.23 EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY WORK >> VOLUNTEER >> DONATE MONEY >> DONATE FOOD >> USE YOUR VOICE >>

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Group Volunteers VOLUNTEER TODAY, FEED A FAMILY TODAY! Empowering The Masses has group volunteer opportunities for companies, schools, sports teams, church groups, and many more. Volunteering as a group is a wonderful opportunity for team bonding while giving back to the community! We welcome groups to volunteer with us! We have weekday opportunities to assist in our pantry. Group sizes of 25 people or less are ideal for our space, but we would love to work together no matter your group size! Please complete the Group Application and our Volunteer Engagement Manager will follow up with you. * Please sign these forms and send to aking@empoweringthemasses.org Empowering the Masses VOLUNTEER WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY GUIDELINE AGREEMENT GROUP VOLUNTEER >> Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator through the link below or at 972.521.1668 or Email aking@empoweringthemasses.org CONTACT US TO VOLUNTEER >> BACK TO TOP

Empowering The Masses Social Media Policy for Volunteers Most people now have some form of social media account, whether it is on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We use social media across all our work at Empowering the Masses. We use it to raise awareness, to ask people to support our events and many other things. It is a great way of reaching lots of people and making sure they know about our work. We encourage the responsible use of social media and this policy is to set out what we expect from our volunteers when using social media. It is important to remember that we are all ambassadors for the charity and that social media is never private. This policy aims to: Give clear guidelines on what you can say about the charity Comply with legislation and protect you as a volunteer Help you draw a line between your private lives and your volunteering work Protect the charity against liability for the actions of volunteers Be clear about sensitive issues such as monitoring and explain how problems with inappropriate use will be addressed. Policy Statement We recognize that the internet provides unique opportunities to participate in interactive discussions and share information on particular topics relevant to the work of Empowering the Masses, using a wide variety of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This policy aims to protect anyone volunteering with us in any role and to encourage you to take responsibility for what you write, exercise good judgement and common sense. Who is covered by the policy? This policy covers volunteers. There is a separate policy for paid staff and consultants. Purpose of the policy This policy deals with the use of all forms of social media – including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram It applies to the use of social media for volunteering and personal purposes whether while volunteering or otherwise. The policy applies regardless of whether the social media is accessed using our IT facilities and equipment or equipment belonging to the volunteers If you are found to be in breach of this policy the Director of Engagement or Executive Director will have the right to address this You may be required to remove postings, which are deemed to constitute a breach of this policy. Personnel responsibility for implementing the policy The Director of Engagement has a responsibility for operating within the boundaries of this policy, ensuring that all volunteers understand the standards of behavior expected of them and taking action when behavior falls below this All volunteers are responsible for the success of this policy and should ensure that they take time to read and understand it. Any misuse of social media or questions regarding the content or application of this policy should be reported to the Director of Engagement, Volunteer Coordinator Any content, which raises a safeguarding concern, must be reported to the Director of Engagement in line with the reporting procedures outlined in Empowering the Masses Safeguarding Policy. Guidelines for responsible use of social media The following sections of the policy provide volunteers with common-sense guidelines and recommendations for using social media responsibly and safely. Volunteers must not post disparaging or defamatory statements about: Empowering the Masses ETM staff, our clients, volunteers, or people affected by PSP & CBD past or present Suppliers Other affiliates and stakeholders. Volunteers should also avoid social communications that might be misconstrued in a way that could damage our business reputation, even indirectly. You are personally responsible for what you communicate on social media – as part of your role or on personal sites. Remember that what you put on social media will be available to be read by anyone including colleagues, volunteers, future employers, and people you do not know for a long time. Keep this in mind when you post content. If in doubt, do not post it. If you plan to use a photograph or quote from someone on social media, you must obtain their consent first. Please do not tag anyone in photos on social media. This is because the person in the image may be vulnerable or under 18. There is no obligation for volunteers to link their personal social media to any Empowering the Masses social media account. Please do not set up a social media account, which represents a Empowering the Masses group before speaking to the Director of Engagement/Executive Director first. You are responsible for the privacy settings of any social media sites you use and should ensure they are set to the appropriate level if you wish to limit who can see your information. Remember that you must always respect confidentially and protect confidential information. You should be mindful of Data Protection issues, if in doubt speak to the Director of Engagement. Confidential information includes things such as unpublished details about our work, details of current projects, information held on our supporters, clients, staff, or volunteers. If you are uncertain or concerned about any post you are about to make, do not post it. Speak to the Director of Engagement first. Do not list your self or agency as a partner of Empowering the Masses if you do not have a partnership agreement in place. If there is a need for clarification, please consult the Executive Director BACK TO TOP