The Family Empowerment Center is a nonprofit performing arts community center and an extended program of GO Ministries, a nonprofit Christian
Performing Arts organization. GO Ministries was founded in April 16, 2006 by
Travis and Bridgett Mack, GO Ministries is dedicated to empowering
disadvantaged families by providing them with the creative tools needed to
succeed economically, socially and ethically. The community center opened it’s doors on August 21, 2011 and has been working nonstop to empower and educate our local families.
The center currently provides job training to TANF recipients sent to us from DFCS. The program has already serviced 23 single mothers but it has the potential to do so much more. One of the biggest challenges has been acquiring vocal and financial support from our community. Sadly the founders Travis and Bridgett Mack tell BCG that community leaders have condemned Eastside as being “a lost cause”. “They refuse to fund their programs, saying it’s a waste of time to try and help “those people,” says Bridgett. There are many people who live in East side that want a chance to make a better life for themselves and their children but can’t because of the doors that are continuously closed in their faces.
Mission
The mission of the Family Empowerment Center is to empower families and help
enhance their quality of living through:
• Education
• Cultural Arts
• Mentorships
• Job Readiness and Computer Training
• Community Productions
• Summer Camps
Vision
To become a safe haven of recreation and support for local youth and families.
To stimulate community development and economic growth.
To reestablish structure and unity in the homes of estranged families.
To introduce disadvantaged youth the world of performing arts and provide a positive outlet for self-expression.
To promote higher learning, job training and retention.
To promote healthy living through our parenting classes and abstinence program.
To raise awareness of resources available to those in need from local organizations.
To Learn more about the Family Empowerment Center visit www.familyempowermentcenter.org.
