So, what does it mean to have an Empowered Block? What inspired me to create this community development organization is that I see the transformative power and agency blossoming on our blocks. There is power in our voices and there is agency to cultivate positive change.

I believe in the necessity to empower local communities to assert their own voices. With the Empowered Block LLC, I want to foster the creation of transparent and genuine conversations and partnerships for meaningful, purposeful, and impactful community development.

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Raquel A. Vazquez
Founder & CEO