Three Ways to Cope with Holiday Stress

This year, the wake of COVID-19 has thrust countless individuals and families into an emotional whirlwind of stress. Now, with the upcoming holiday season coming into focus, a time of year that naturally brings with it elevated levels of stress, many are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and worn out. However, despite the pandemic and holiday “rush”.. read more →

2021 Holiday Heroes Gift Drive

IMPOWER’s 9th annual Holiday Heroes Gift Drive has begun! IMPOWER provides gifts for disadvantaged and at-risk children and youth served by our child well-being, mental health and substance misuse programs. This year, we invite YOU to get involved and be their HERO! Requested Deadline for Gifts: December 17, 2021 Important Drop-Off Information:  Gifts can be dropped off .. read more →

Eat Well. Do Good!

Let your appetite do the giving while you support local non-profit groups in Florida – including IMPOWER!  – by dining at any of the seven Columbia locations in Florida during the entire month of September for lunch or dinner during the 23rd  Annual Columbia Restaurant Community Harvest Program. Through this program, The Columbia donates 5 percent.. read more →

IMPOWER Granted $600,000 to Provide Telehealth Services for Mental Health/Substance Abuse Treatment Related to COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marcie Dearth, VP External Relations (407) 637-0374 mdearth@impowerfl.org IMPOWER Granted $600,000 to Provide Telehealth Services for Mental Health/Substance Abuse Treatment Related to COVID-19 LONGWOOD, Florida, May 21, 2020 – Longwood, FL-based IMPOWER, Inc. has been selected by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to receive a $600,000 emergency grant.. read more →

Inagural Stuff Your Face Race A Big Success!

FIRST-EVER STUFF YOUR FACE RACE WAS A BIG SUCCESS, INSPIRING THE RUNNERS AND RAISING FUN AND FUNDS TO SUPPORT IMPOWER More than 150 came out for IMPOWER’s inaugural Stuff Your Face Race 5K/10K/Relay on September 28 at Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin.  This unique event challenged teams and/or individuals to run and eat their way.. read more →

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