2023 News & Accomplishments

Supporting the holistic well-being of our community’s youth.

In 2023, Village of Empowerment (VOE) achieved significant milestones in its ongoing 

mission to support the holistic well-being of our community’s youth. One standout 

accomplishment was the collaborative effort with The Village United Methodist Church 

and Children on the Mend to host a “Back to School” Community Fair. This event served 

as a cornerstone of support for families gearing up for the academic year ahead.

Partnering with The Village United Methodist Church and Children on the Mend, VOE 

organized a vibrant and engaging “Back to School” Community Fair. This initiative aimed 

to equip children and families with essential resources to start the school year on the 

right foot. At the fair, attendees had access to a range of services, including free health 

screenings and immunization shots, ensuring that children were physically prepared for 

the academic challenges ahead.

2022 News & Accomplishments

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The 2022 Summer meals program served an estimated 450 meals along with our 

community and educational partners, Desoto Artist Lab, Crafting with Ms. Pryor, 

Safety First, Poison Control Center, and the Perot Museum.  

2021 News & Accomplishments

Building on its commitment to serving 

the community

Building on its commitment to serving the community, VOE continued its impactful work 

in 2021. Through the VOE Summer Food Program, over 2200 meals were provided to 

youth ages 0 to 18, ensuring that children and teens had access to nutritious meals 

during the summer months. 

Additionally, VOE extended its support to local education initiatives by providing 

classroom supplies and furniture to a local church, further enhancing learning 

environments for students in the community.

2020 News & Accomplishments

Supporting the community amidst the challenges 

of COVID-19

In 2020, Village of Empowerment (VOE) made significant strides in its mission to support the 

community amidst the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Partnering with the Dallas 

County Health and Human Services Department and Catholic Charities, VOE organized a Health 

and Community fair, offering essential screenings, health services, and distributing over 200 

meal boxes to families in need. This collaborative effort provided vital support to vulnerable 

members of the  community during a time of unprecedented hardship.

For more information about VOE and its ongoing initiatives, and how you 

can help support our mission contact 469-552-6055.