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Empowering The Masses - Organization Social Media Policies 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

Empowering The Masses - Volunteer Guidelines for your volunteer guides. 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

Our mission to educate, advocate and empower our communities. Every dollar counts. EDUCATION + ADVOVACY = EMPOWERMENT Donate To Empowering The Masses nonprofit organization Donate Empowering the Masses (ETM) is a South Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through education, workforce development, and health equity. Founded in 2018 by Executive Director Tammy Johnson, ETM operates under the belief that Education + Advocacy = Empowerment . ETM addresses the social determinants of health (SDOH) by providing access to food, training, and essential services. Our CommUNITY Market serves over 600 families weekly, offering dignified food access and home delivery in partnership with DoorDash. Beyond immediate relief, ETM focuses on long-term solutions through workforce development, including certification programs in Phlebotomy and Community Health Work. Graduates often see significant income increases within just 12 weeks. We also host monthly Lunch & Learns to educate and engage the community around key issues impacting health and well-being. At ETM, we empower individuals to move from survival to stability—offering not just a handout, but a hand up. Mission The mission of Empowering the Masses is to empower South Dallas residents by addressing the social determinants of health through vocational training, core skills development, health advocacy, and providing access to nutritious food through our CommUNITY Market. Needs Your North Texas Giving Day support can help us: Hire a Case Manager for the CommUNITY Market: To provide personalized support to our neighbors and help navigate resources and services. Stock the Shelves with Diverse Food Options: Ensuring that we provide nutritious and culturally relevant food for our community. Hire Ambassadors Providing White Glove Service: Offering a warm welcome, shopping assistance, and help loading vehicles, ensuring that every neighbor feels valued and supported. Provide Wrap-Around Services for Students: Providing essential resources like transportation, childcare, and other support to help our students succeed in their educational journey. Hire an Employment Specialist: To assist students after they complete our workforce development programs, helping them secure meaningful employment and continue their path toward financial independence. Equity Statement EDUCATION + ADVOVACY = EMPOWERMENT At Empowering the Masses, we believe in creating a world where every individual is respected and celebrated for their unique qualities, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential. We recognize the historical and ongoing systemic inequalities that exist and are committed to challenging and dismantling them. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, socioeconomic status, or any other aspect of their identity.

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This year our goal is simple: Raise $20K to fuel our mission to educate, advocate and empower our communities. Every dollar counts. EDUCATION + ADVOVACY = EMPOWERMENT Donate To Empowering The Masses nonprofit organization Donate Empowering the Masses was formed by Tammy Johnson in 2018 to address the needs in South Dallas areas with tailored programs to provide life skills, educational training services, and access to healthy food with our drive-up food pantry. With more than 22 years of experience in education and the medical field, together Mrs. Johnson and the Empowering The Masses team are on a mission to change the trajectory of the lives of the individuals we serve through education and life skills training. ETM envisions self-sufficient individuals with self-worth and financial independence to improve their quality of life and life within their South Dallas community. Programs include: - Phlebotomy training and certification preparation - CHW and certification preparation - Life Skills training - Short-term assistance through our Weekly Food Pantry to serve the food desert in these neighborhoods To learn more about our mission, upcoming events or how to volunteer, visit empoweringthemasses.org Mission Empowering the Masses is a nonprofit organization formed for the purpose of empowering underserved individuals. By providing life skills and educational training services. This will help each individual achieve long-term financial independence and self-sufficiency in order to become productive in their families and community. Our mission is to empower our South Dallas community by advancing determinants to success for citizens through resource disbursement, vocational training, core skills development, and advocacy promotion. Needs This year our goal is simple: Raise $20K to fuel our mission to educate, advocate and empower our communities. Every dollar counts. WHAT POSITIVE IMPACT FROM EVERY DONATION? 🙌 Every dollar donated provides three meals for families in need 🙌 Funds continued education programs such as #phebotomy certification #CHW training and business soft skills 🙌 Enable ETM to provide lunch and learns focused on SNAP benefits, financial literacy, and more 🙌 Source supplies for #giveback initiatives to support seniors, children, and other organizations in our community Equity Statement EDUCATION + ADVOVACY = EMPOWERMENT Education: We believe the foundation for advancing livelihood 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 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 Media Gallery Food Pantry Phlebotomy Training Community Health Wor ker Training Volun teer Donate BACK TO TOP

Empowering The Masses is providing basic needs, educational services, and resources. It is our vision to help individuals gain self-worth and financial independence. Empowering The Masses 2024 Impact Statements More than 2,100 dedicated volunteers contributed their time and effort to further our mission. Throughout the year, we provided weekly groceries from our Drive-through Pantry to over 470 families, supporting their basic needs. Over 80 students earned certifications through our Phlebotomy & CHW training programs, advancing their careers in healthcare and community services. Our Lunch & Learn programs attracted around 250 attendees, fostering valuable community engagement. Active participation in our senior programs reached over 80 individuals, ensuring our older community members remain engaged and supported. We distributed Christmas gift baskets to more than 45 seniors and children, spreading joy during the holiday season. Through Findhelp.org referrals, we connected over 165 individuals with essential services and resources. Our Health & Wellness programs served over 50 individuals, providing them with crucial support for healthier living. Education + Advocacy = Empowerment VOLUNTEER >> DONATE MONEY >> BECOME A SPONSOR >> USE YOUR VOICE >> North Texas Giving Day Learn more about Help us Achieve our Goals Explore Last Year’s Highlights 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 Empowering the Masses is dedicated to empowering our neighbors residents through vocational training, core skills development, health advocacy, and food security initiatives like our Community Market. Through our programs, we actively address the social determinants of health, creating pathways to economic stability, improved well-being, and stronger, healthier communities. 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 Pantry 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 our neighbors 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 >> Current Partners, Sponsors and Donors BACK TO TOP For any inquiries, please call or email us 214-730-0100 contact@empoweringthemasses.org Si necesitas ayuda en español, haz clic aquí >> Our Office Hours Mon - Thu: 9am - 2pm Our Address 2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 124A Dallas TX 75215

Events & Services & Media Check out our Community Work, Community Events & Services All Posts Gallery Media Community Events ETM Events/Training Search Community Events GED Class in MLK Jr Branch Library Community Events Career Launch Pad in Jr. Branch Library ETM Events/Training 2024 Summer Phlebotomy & CHW Graduation ETM Events/Training 2025 Spring - Community Health Worker Training ETM Events/Training 2024.07.11 CleanUP Usa ETM Events/Training 2024 Fall - Community Health Worker Training ETM Events/Training 2024 Fall - Phlebotomy Training ETM Events/Training 2024 Lunch & Learn May - Mental Health Awareness Media Finalists Announced: D CEO’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2024 Media Empowering the Masses Awarded the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award ETM Events/Training 2024 Lunch & Learn April - Financial Literacy ETM Events/Training 2024 Spring Phlebotomy Graduation ETM Events/Training 2024 Lunch & Learn March - Heart Healthy Thriving ETM Events/Training No Food Distribution, Sat 3/16 Gallery 2024 Lunch & Learn - Senior Advocacy Programs in DFW Media Collaborating with Communities to Better Understand Philanthropy's Impact Media Food is the Draw; Medical Training is the Goal ETM Events/Training 2023 Fall Phlebotomy Graduation Media Expanding Food Access—and Building Community—in Southern Dallas ETM Events/Training Community Market Grand Opening

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