JMU Empowerment3: Overcoming Barriers

Service Member, Veterans, Family Members/Caregivers (SMVF), and Students wanting to mentor SMVF please join us this Wednesday at Sage Bird Ciderworks work for song bingo! Come talk to fellow SMVF and learn more about the programs and events WOW has to offer!

Our WOW initiative officially launches today! We are excited to support service members, veterans, and their families/caregivers through wellness, occupation/education, and worth. Thank you for your service!

We are super excited to kick off our WOW initiative starting October 1st! If you are a service member, veteran, and family/caregivers of a veteran (SMVF) please enroll now using our QR code. If you know any SMVF please share this opportunity with them.

Programs kick off tomorrow! 🎉 Meet some of our amazing E3 Leaders who are ready to welcome you. Don’t forget today is the last day to register (use the link in bio). We can’t wait to get started! 🔥🔥

Huge thank you to for hosting such an incredible event! 💙 E3 loved running the Fun Zone, and it was the perfect chance for our new leadership team to shine and put their training into action!

Catch all our new leads next week during programs! Want to join in on the fun? Don’t worry! Sign ups are still active! Just click the link in our bio.

Another unforgettable Fall Extravaganza! 🍁Thank you for the donations, laughter, and fun that made today a blast. More E3 events are coming! 🗓️

⭐️PS. It’s not to late to secure your spot for fall programming. Just click the link in bio.

✨ Big news! ✨

Empowerment3 mentee enrollment + volunteer opportunities are officially OPEN! 💪 Whether you’re looking to play Soccer at Godwin Hall, Swim some laps at UREC, or Learn Martial Arts in the Combatives room , now’s the time to get involved! Together, we build strength, confidence, and belonging for ALL ages & abilities. 💜

📲 Sign up today using the link in bio and be part of the E3 Family

August 31st from 2-5pm we will have our Fall Extravaganza. Join us for an afternoon of fun at UPARK! All donations will go towards participant scholarships to join a program. Signup for tournaments and our fun race using the QR code on the flyer.

🎓 Last up in our Empowerment3 Graduation Series: Molly Johnson!

Molly is graduating with a B.S. in Health Sciences and has been a driving force in Kidnastics since her sophomore year. She began as a mentor, became a co-lead, and most recently served as the Student Executive Assistant/Student Director of Inclusive Wellness, all while supervising Kidnastics and Beginners Aquatics at UREC. 💜💪

This fall, she’s headed to VCU to pursue her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy! The perfect next step for someone so passionate about inclusion and care.

✨ “My time with E3 has been one of the highlights of my years at JMU! …Thank you Dr. Moran for this amazing organization and all that you do for us!”

We are so endlessly proud of you, Molly. You’ve made such a meaningful impact, and your journey and impact on the world is just getting started! 🌟

Our Spring 2025 Programs have wrapped up! Stay tuned for details on our upcoming Summer Programs.

Thanks for the memories and valuable lessons!

🎓 Celebrating the INCREDIBLE Sami Stevens!

Sami is graduating with a degree in Psychology and has been a powerhouse at Empowerment3 since her first year at JMU- Spring 2023. From Outreach Liaison to Student Director of Mentors, she’s worn many hats as a mentor, lead, and supervisor, making an impact across numerous programs like soccer ⚽️ , Basketball 🏀 , Challenger Baseball ⚾️ , and so many more. 💜✨

Sami is taking a gap year before pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology, and we know her passion and leadership will carry her far.

🗣️ “Empowerment3 has taught me so many things about inclusivity. I always looked forward to program every week. I loved being able to get other people involved and share the joy that comes with helping people live healthier lives.”

Thank you, Sami, for your dedication, your heart, and your drive to lift others up. We’re so proud of you and are so grateful to be a part of your journey💙