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Make a difference. VOLUNTEER TODAY, FEED A FAMILY TODAY! Empowering The Masses’ volunteers give their time and talents each day to serve low-income members of our community. Volunteers are needed to ensure that our pantry clients get the nutritious food they need in a quick, helpful and effective manner. By having more volunteers at Empowering The Masses, we are able to serve more clients and feed more families. ​ We are actively seeking volunteers that can make a regular commitment to serve. Whether it is once a week or once a month, we rely on our volunteers to get nutritious food into the hands of those in need. Please complete the Individual 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 INDIVIDUAL 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 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

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 >>

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 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 Ready to Apply or Have Questions? Please contact our Program Manager through the link below or at contact@empoweringthemasses.org BACK TO TOP

Meet the Board Members Executive Director & Founder Tammy Johnson CHW instructor, and a medical professional with more than 20 years of experience with working with communities largely affected by Health Inequity. info@empoweringthemasses.org Michelle Williams RN, MSN Secretary School Grand Prairie ISD Bradley Tucker MBA At Large- Advisory Leonard Johnson MBA Director of Education​​ Daryl Coleman ESQ Education Outreach Lana Range Community Outreach Anita Marina B.S. Board Chair Meet the Team Kelly Yee Research Specialist / Data Management Every Saturday, "pantry day," I look forward to greeting and serving the familiar and the new faces of our neighbors from all over Greater Dallas. As a VISTA research specialist, I produce data reports on our organization's effectiveness and provide a foundation for new partnerships to better serve our community. My goal on an interpersonal level is to honor our neighbors while improving our resources and referrals so they can boost their own family's health and nutrition status. I LOVE this work. Ayumi Tamaru Communications & Development Coordinator ETM is helping not only the community. They care about the staff and their families also. I love how they welcome my family when we go to the food pantry volunteer, events, and any activities. Especially for children who learn through a volunteer experience at an early age. Every time I attend the ETM graduation, I see they are growing and more people are joining. I'm excited to see how much more they grow and see the smiles in the community. I enjoy being part of this organization to help with these processes. Annette King Volunteer Coordinator/ Corporate Volunteer Strategist One of the reasons I was happy to understand that my little bit of service would be able to help others. I really enjoy interacting with our volunteers and assisting them with how to volunteer with us. My favorite moment will be when we had a vaccination drive I was a little afraid to get a flu shot. Mrs.Gwen spoke so kindly to me help me to understand why I needed the shot. Lennox Cooper Pantry Coordinator As the Food Pantry Coordinator Mr. Cooper helps oversee the daily operations of the food pantry, including but not limited to, restocking of food pantry items, organizing, scheduling, and receiving pick-ups and deliveries, quality control, and collaborating with a team of food pantry volunteers. Erica Scott Student Success Coach/ Student Resource Coordinator ​ I like to give back to something that inspires me! Not only am I helping someone, but also building meaningful relationships and strengthening our community. That provides me with life satisfaction and fulfillment. I enjoy working with a team that has common values and goals. Olivia Stribling Digital Marketing Specialist I love to serve with Empowering The Masses because it allows me to use my gifts to help further the vision and work alongside the team to spread awareness of the amazing things ETM is doing to love on our neighbors and create a real impact that empowers our community. Walter Isler Pantry Coordinator I serve at ETM because I enjoy helping people who are in need. I like helping to serve the community. Ebonie Rodriguez Social Media Management My favorite memory is joining Empowering the Masses. It brings me joy to be a part of something so grand and excelling to others that teaches that education plus advocacy equals empowerment one person at a time. Jasmine Haynes Program Coordinator I love serving with Empowering the Masses because I have witnessed the organization's impact on the community. One of my most memorable moments was reaching out to former students and one student telling her testimony of how the training programs positively impacted her life. She was almost in tears sharing her experience of how the program allowed her to earn a livable wage and be more present for her daughter. The impact makes what I do worth it. Carol Goodall Office Manager I enjoy serving at ETM because it has allowed me to grow as a person in ways I couldn't have imagined. After being away from the workforce for quite some time, I've developed new skills, honed existing ones and learned to adapt and innovate in face of challenges. Malika Francis Program Coordinator I love serving with Empowering The Masses because I am able to align my skills with my values, helping to make an impact on causes that resonate with my heart. One of my favorite things about ETM is being able to work alongside like-minded individuals who are driven by a shared passion for making the world a better place. Lakeisha Johnson Pantry Manager I serve at ETM because this organization is helping to change lives! I am excited to be apart of such a diverse and amazing non- profit that is aiding to end hunger. My favorite thing about ETM is connecting with our neighbors, hearing their stories and the difference we make in their lives. Serving here always puts me in a state of gratitude and a mindset of hope for the future. My favorite memory was being at the grand opening of the Community Market; The commitment of excellence to the people we serve is astounding. I’m humbled to be apart of this ever-growing organization! Meet the Inturn Daniel Corona Case Management While interning at ETM, I know that I am going to be able to gain the skill sets required to become a successful social worker. I can see that ETM sets up every student for success. ETM's team is more than just a team there family, and we all share the same values and goal, which makes this a very special opportunity for myself and I can't wait to see the positive impact we will bring to the community.

This program is supported by Toyota AARP Ride@50+℠ Program Get Where You Need to Go, Easily. Call today to book your two free rides for you or someone you love. ​ Rides are provided on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last and must begin or end in at least one of the following Dallas County cities: ​ Grand Prairie, Cockrell Hill, Duncanville, Cedar Hill, Desoto, Glenn Heights, Lancaster, Hutchins, Wilmer, Sand Branch, Seagoville, Balch Springs, Lawson, Mesquite, Irving, Farmers Branch, Coppell, Carrollton, Richardson, Addison, Garland, Rowlett, Sachse, and Sunnyvale. INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? >> FREE Medical Trip for older adults! We're excited to announce that Dallas County is providing free and accessible transportation assistance for medical-related trips! Up to 14 days in advance of the trip. - Any 60+ Dallas County resident can call (833) 471-3440 , and book up to 24 free round trips for medical-related purposes - Use code, "DallasRides4OlderAdults" - Fare-free transportation made possible by Dallas County using the AARP Ride@50+ Program ​ New Eligibility Requirements Updates New eligibility requirements: ONLY 60+ Dallas County residents living in one of the following zip codes are eligible: 75061, 75115, 75208, 75210, 75211, 75212, 75215, 75216, 75217, 75228, 75235, 75237, 75241, 75243, 75246 Restrictions Limit 2 round trips per month per rider Dialysis treatment NOT eligible Rides are provided on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last and must begin or end in at least one of the following Dallas County cities: ​ Grand Prairie, Cockrell Hill, Duncanville, Cedar Hill, Desoto, Glenn Heights, Lancaster, Hutchins, Wilmer, Sand Branch, Seagoville, Balch Springs, Lawson, Mesquite, Irving, Farmers Branch, Coppell, Carrollton, Richardson, Addison, Garland, Rowlett, Sachse, and Sunnyvale. Call today to book your two free rides for you or someone you love. ​​ ​ LEARN MORE OR BOOK A FREE RIDE (833) 471-3440 USE CODE "DallasRides4OlderAdults" Use el Código “DallasViajesParaMayores” AARP membership is not required. DOWNLOAD ENGLISH FLYER >> DOWNLOAD SPANISH FLYER >>

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