Our History

The Gadzuric Foundation was established in 2009 and is now known as the emPOWER YOUth Foundation. Our mission is to eliminate negative barriers affecting youth and their families, replacing these obstacles by fostering self-esteem with positive experiences that build autonomy, enhancing the community. 

Throughout the years, we have partnered with various organizations to help them achieve their goals, always serving our community. We have organized various food, clothing, and book drives to distribute to neighborhood shelters and community centers in and around Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We have contributed to hurricane and natural disaster relief efforts in Mexico and Puerto Rico. We wish to continue identifying the needs of the underserved and create a positive impact on our community. 

Our goal as a charitable organization is to effect positive change in our communities, beginning with our youth.

A charitable organization that impacts our youth.

The Cinderella Project MKE has been our annual event since our organization's inception. We have helped send over 1000 girls to prom! Prom is a significant milestone for any high school student. We aim to help alleviate some of the costs by providing a free prom dress to deserving young ladies in the community. Our goal is to instill self-confidence and self-worth through our workshops, which will lead to informed decision-making during this critical time in their lives.

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