We Are EmpowerEd
Literacy support, legal aid, and child care in Hope, BC, since 2008.
About EmpowerEd Hope
EmpowerEd Support Services has served Hope, BC since 2008. Our name has changed more than once, but our mission has not.
Literacy is at the root of everything we do.
We are a registered charity (#828681494 RR0001). We work side by side with our community, and we partner with other local groups so our clients get the best support possible.
Our Impact in Hope, BC
468 people supported one-on-one Sept 2025 to July 2026.
1,610 literacy support sessions; tutoring, drop-in help, and one-on-one support
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Reach 7–10% of Hope’s entire population with individualized literacy supports each year.
Our Mission
Literacy is the foundation of everything we do.
It's how we support people to take their next step, whatever that step is.
We meet people where they are, without judgment, and help them find the resources, services, and knowledge they need to move forward.
We educate, empower, and elevate.
Our Vision
We envision a community where people lift each other up, unconditionally.
Where support isn't measured by how well someone fits a program, but by how well the program fits the person.
Where being small doesn't mean being overlooked, because the impact speaks for itself.
We Are...
Approachable: We welcome and meet people where they are, without judgment.
Brave: We believe change takes courage, from clients and staff alike.
Collaborative: We refer, partner, and share resources rather than compete.
Grassroots: We're small, resourceful, and true to doing things our own way.
Inclusive: We want all people to feel seen, heard, and part of something.
Trustworthy: We build trust through consistency, honesty, and showing up.
We Work Together
EmpowerEd Hope is part of a larger collaborative community of support in Hope.
With limited funding and limited services, partnering, collaborating, and working with other organizations lets us stretch resources further, close service gaps, and support the people who call this place home.
Our commitment is simple: put community first, set aside barriers, and work together to make Hope stronger for everyone.
Yale First Nation
We collaborate with Yale First Nation and Grace Baptist Church collaborate to support children and families while growing relationships built on respect, learning, and community.
Grace Baptist Church Hope
We collaborate with Grace Baptist Church and Yale First Nation collaborate to support children and families while growing relationships built on respect, learning, and community.
Hope and Area Resilience Team
Formed after the November 2021 floods to help our community prepare for emergencies.
Hope Food Collective
Our Executive Director chairs this collective which supports food security in Hope and hosts community events.
With Deep Gratitude to our Community Partners and Generous Supporters
Looking for support services in Hope?
You're among friends here. If you have a question, are unsure of where to go, or want a chance to sit and talk about your journey, our door is open.