Empowered Voices

Empowered Voices has a Newsletter! Please enjoy our first volume of what will be a regular Newsletter. This project gives our spellers opportunities for meaningful writing and to have their voices be heard.

Special shout out to this edition's contributing spellers!

📣 Local Families & Friends:

On Saturday, April 18th, Empowered Voices will be participating in the UPRISING 5K & Walk for Autism in West Chester!

This is a high-energy, community-driven event supporting inclusive fitness and wellness programs for individuals with autism and intellectual & developmental disabilities.

In addition to us, this event will benefit:

• Empower U Specialty Fitness EmpowerU Specialty Fitness
• Eagles Autism Foundation College Program at WCU Eagles Autism Foundation @ WCU
• The Eagles Autism Foundation Eagles Autism Foundation

Registrants have the option of participating in either a 5K or 1.31 mile walk (representing the 1 in 31 individuals diagnosed with ASD).

We would LOVE for you to join our team!

Here are the steps to register -

1. Scan the QR code on the flyer (2nd slide), or copy & paste/click this link:

https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/WestChester/TheUprising5KAnd36MileWalkForAutism?raceRefCode=G25xXMwG

2. Select “Top Fundraisers” from the donate tab.

3. Find “Empowered Voices” under teams.

4. Join the team!

After the race, we invite you to join us at Everhart Park for a community celebration featuring music, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Our goal is to create a space where participants, families, and supporters can connect, celebrate, and continue building an inclusive community.

Questions? Please email [email protected] or [email protected]

We hope to see you there!

April has arrived! Please enjoy this holiday mash up of acrostic poems written by spellers Joey & Jacob

Spring is in the air! Today feels like a perfect day to share Rebekah's March poem which calls us to notice the joys of spring!