Heather
Heather enjoys movies, the beach, time with friends and family, personal style, volunteering, and Empowered Services activities.
Empowered Services Community
Empowered Stars
A celebration of customers whose interests, accomplishments, relationships, and everyday moments remind us that every person deserves to be known for who they are.
July 2025 to today
Stories from our monthly newsletter.
2026 recognition stories
Robert
Robert enjoys music, movies, museums, community history, rodeos, cooking, and learning. Outings and reading practice with Chuck support curiosity and connection.
Harley
Harley volunteers with Meals on Wheels and helped organize an inclusive fishing gathering. His service creates new ways for people to connect and contribute.
Brynley
Brynley loves singing, dancing, tennis, thrifting, church, and making people smile. Having her mother as her DSP helps preserve trust and familiar routines.
Ethan
Ethan enjoys animals, fishing, bowling, church, and being outdoors. A trusted DSP helps him try new things, stay active, and enjoy the community.
Bella
Bella enjoys music, drawing, school, bookstores, and familiar stories. Calm, supportive care helps her explore, grow, and feel her best.
Ashlee
Ashlee loves fashion, shopping, fishing with family, cooking, church activities, swimming, the beach, and bowling with friends.
Matthew
Matthew enjoys basketball, drives, youth group, and time with peers. He communicates clearly in ways that work for him and values respect, choice, and being listened to.
Maddy
Maddy enjoys art, Special Olympics, swimming, shopping, travel, and community events. Familiar greetings and meaningful choices help her feel included and confident.
2025 recognition stories
Kate
Kate brings joy through dancing, cooking, family time, trips to the Oregon coast, and thoughtful gifts. Her warmth helps people around her feel welcome.
Nicholas (Nick)
Nick enjoys sports, shopping, celebrations, and contributing in his community. Having his mother as his provider helps him feel safe, confident, and supported.
Isabella (Bella)
Bella enjoys track, swimming, biking, church activities, volunteering, and Every Body Athletics. Support helps her stay active, included, and connected.
Kimberly
Kimberly enjoys movies, garage sales, shopping, and outings with Julie. Encouragement and being listened to help her feel proud, active, and valued.
Kyle
Kyle enjoys video games, his cats, good food, humor, and time with his provider, Pam. Their relationship helps him feel supported, understood, and connected.
Tanner
Tanner finds joy in outdoor adventures and art. Local art nights helped him feel connected and achieve his goal of selling his work, with trusted support alongside him.
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