Support Us
2022-23 Sponsors
The Austin Empowerment Coalition would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to all who supported our fundraising efforts for the 2022-23 school year.
Community Builder
Comcast
Community Partner
ComEd
Coalition Friend
Rush University
Empowerment Friend
Pastor Ira J. and Lady Margaret Acree
College Mentoring Experience
Pastor Marshall E. Hatch
Commissioner Larry Rogers, Jr.
Attorney Lee Schneider
Attorney Andrew M. Stroth
Deacon Troy and Diane Lewis
APAC
Smith and Thomas/Johnson Funeral Home
Northpark Theological Seminary
Greg Walker
Casade Puros
Scholarship Fund
Friends of Senator Harmon
Friends of Camille Y. Lilly
Alderwoman Emma Mitts
Alderman Chris Taliaferro
GSJ Mission and YAMS Ministries
Katr2u
MacArthur's Restaurant
Myrtle Acree
Dr. and Mrs. Dayo Adenekan
Betty Bady
Deacon Bruce and Shirley Bady
Deacon Chris and Alberteen Brown
Rochelle and Floyd Bryant
Deacon Osideko and Family
Gwen Thomas
Kenneth and Lorese Wells
Get Involved
The Austin Empowerment Coalition, a 501c3 organization in youth and family programming, cohosts a scholarship program every year. We hope that you will donate to this event and assist us in giving scholarships. It will not be a success without your help. With partners like you investing in a “Better Austin,” we will significantly impact youth, families, and all of Chicago for decades to come.

Let's Make A Change
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