Charity Spotlight: Empower House

Birdies #: 2227

Location: Davenport, IA

Website: EmpowerHouseQCA.org

Mission: A community that provides empowerment for a more purposeful life after brain injury.

Impact of charity on the community: 

Empower House provides:

• A day program for adults following a brain injury
• A place where survivors find value and purpose
• Services to brain injury survivors age 18 and older
• A work-ordered day for members to learn work and life skills. 
• Business hours parallel to the business hours of the working community.
• Supported and independent employment programs, providing local businesses with scheduled and reliable employees.
• Families and caregivers time to rejoin the workforce or volunteer within the community while providing a safe environment for the survivor.
• Support services to help with employment and budgeting.
• Resources for advocacy, legal issues, and other needs based on individual circumstances.