The Heart of an Immigrant Mother
I write as an immigrant mother seeking to improve the quality of life for my family, willing to get to know and be part of the community we have chosen as our new home. A new country, a new house…
Not Alone in the Unknown
I learned about Family Empowerment Centers through Rosa, my roommate at the shelter where my family and I were temporarily living since our arrival to the United States. FEC has a very kind and helpful staff. From psycho-emotional counseling to…
Community Member Spotlight
Tom Krakowski is an active member of Family Empowerment Centers & Redemption Church, and he has been a major help for our community throughout the years. We interviewed him to learn a little bit more about his FEC journey. When…
Soaking Up Truth
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these." - Matthew 19:14 What an awesome joy it is to serve our Lord through children’s ministries! I’ve been…
Where Laughter, Learning, & Growth Thrive
Joining the Family Empowerment Centers team has given me an amazing opportunity to connect with so many unique, interesting, and exceptional people. Everyday coming into work, I know I’ll be met by friendly faces, laughter, silliness, and probably a soccer…
Family Empowerment Centers: a safe place for our community
From the desk of Beth Mason (co-leader of our after-school program) One afternoon I met a woman who wanted to sign her daughter up for Spring Break Camp. She started talking to me about how her daughter used to come…