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Some newsletters you skim. This one you’ll feel.
This month, Empowered Services Owner and Founder, John Marvin sat down and wrote a letter to the people who make this community what it is — the individuals we serve, their families, our DSPs, and the team behind the scenes. It started with spring. It turned into something deeper. And somewhere in the middle, he shared a moment from the office that stopped us all in our tracks.
A young man walked in. He said thank you. And what John said back will stay with you long after you finish reading.
April is also Autism Awareness Month — and in this edition, we’re celebrating the brilliance, the courage, and the beauty of the individuals at the heart of everything we do. Not because the calendar tells us to, but because it’s who we are.
Inside this edition, you’ll also find:
- Spring self-care tips designed for our IDD community and their families — simple, doable, and meaningful
- Spring safety reminders to help everyone enjoy the warmer weather comfortably
- A hands-on Easter craft perfect for all ability levels
- A no-cook Spring Berry Parfait recipe the whole family can make together
- The official invite to our 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt — Saturday, April 11th on John’s personal property in Aurora, Oregon — with egg hunting, golden egg prizes, face painting, fishing, and a sensory-friendly environment built with our community in mind
- A chance to win prizes just for practicing self-care this month
This newsletter wasn’t written to inform you. It was written to remind you — you are seen, you are valued, and the difference you make is greater than you’ll ever know.
Read or download the April 2026 Newsletter:
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Share it with someone who needs to hear it today. 💛
📧 info@empowered-services.org 📞 503-855-3581 🌐 www.empowered-services.org
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