Empowerment Program: Supporting Women, Children, Youth, and Veterans

Community safety

Antelope Valley

Pilot or new project, program, or initiative (testing or implementing a new idea)

Braveheart Collective , and Empowering Through Mentoring understands that underserved populations—especially women, children, at-risk youth, and low-income individuals—face systemic barriers that perpetuate cycles of poverty, violence, and trauma. Many victims of domestic violence lack access to safe spaces, job skills, and emotional support, while at-risk youth often lack mentorship and opportunity. Without targeted intervention, these groups are more likely to experience homelessness, unemployment, and involvement with the justice system. Our experience in community outreach shows a clear demand for holistic, culturally responsive services that foster stability, healing, and empowerment. The Empowerment Program is our proactive response, designed to meet these urgent needs and support long-term transformation.

The Empowerment Program is a transformative initiative addressing the urgent needs of underserve communities, with a focus on women and children affected by domestic violence, at-risk youth, and economically disadvantaged young adults.
1. Support for Victims & Mentorship:
We will provide vital support to women and children escaping domestic violence through access to city, county, and state resources, peer-led empowerment groups, and emotional healing workshops. Our mentorship program pairs veterans and community leaders with at-risk youth, parents, and young adults to build life skills and offer guidance through trusted relationships.
2. Vocational Training & Job Readiness:
In partnership with local businesses and vocational schools, we’ll offer training in trades like construction and healthcare, promote military service as a viable path, and provide financial literacy, resume help, and job placement support. Internship and apprenticeship opportunities will give hands-on experience to 100+ young adults over two years.
3. Prevention & Justice Diversion:
We’ll implement proactive programs to reduce youth involvement in the justice system by 20%. Services include restorative justice, conflict mediation, academic support, mental health care, and engagement with law enforcement and veteran mentors.
This initiative empowers over 200 women and children, enrolls 150 youth in mentorship, and connects participants with sustainable career paths, helping them break cycles.

If our work is successful, Los Angeles County will see stronger, more resilient communities where women and children feel safe, supported, and empowered to rebuild their lives. At-risk youth will have mentors, positive role models, and access to education and career opportunities—reducing justice system involvement and increasing self-sufficiency. Veterans will be engaged as leaders and mentors, strengthening community bonds. Local businesses will benefit from a skilled, job-ready workforce. Most importantly, cycles of poverty, violence, and hopelessness will be disrupted, replaced by pathways to healing, purpose, and opportunity.