{"id":164573,"date":"2026-07-29T11:06:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T16:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=164573"},"modified":"2026-07-29T11:06:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T16:06:21","slug":"empower-advocacy-oxford-incorporated-selected-for-the-11th-annual-night-for-nonprofits-by-the-lafayette-oxford-foundation-for-tomorrow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/empower-advocacy-oxford-incorporated-selected-for-the-11th-annual-night-for-nonprofits-by-the-lafayette-oxford-foundation-for-tomorrow\/","title":{"rendered":"Empower Advocacy Oxford, Incorporated Selected for the 11th Annual Night for Nonprofits by the Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Empower Advocacy Oxford, Incorporated<\/strong> (EAOXINC) is proud to announce its selection to participate in the 11th Annual Night for Nonprofits<\/strong>, hosted by the Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow<\/strong> (LOFT). This annual event celebrates the outstanding work of local nonprofit organizations while connecting community members with innovative initiatives that improve the quality of life throughout Oxford<\/strong> and Lafayette County<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EAOXINC will showcase its expanding portfolio of programs designed to empower individuals and families through advocacy, education, neurodiversity awareness, life transitions, workforce development, emergency assistance, and community engagement. The organization’s featured initiatives include Setting Up Success: Life Transitions, Re-entry & Workforce Success, and the Neighbor2Neighbor Emergency Assistance & Family Stability Program. Each of the programs are designed to help individuals prepare, plan, transition, and thrive through life’s most significant challenges and opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“We are incredibly honored to be selected for the 11th Annual Night for Nonprofits,” said Dr. Shanika Ward<\/strong>, Founder and Executive Director of Empower Advocacy Oxford, Inc. “Our mission has grown to meet the evolving needs of our community. Every day, we see the impact the proper supports can have on someone’s life. Whether we’re helping a student successfully navigate social and educational settings, providing emergency assistance to individuals and families in crisis, supporting a returning citizen as they rebuild their life, or removing barriers while connecting individuals with advocacy and community resources which already exist, our goal is the same-to empower lives and strengthen our community.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis event provides an invaluable opportunity to showcase our organization and its impact on our community. Being part of this event shines a light on our mission we are excited to connect with the community and gain the support necessary to make an even more meaningful impact. So, please, come out to the Powerhouse<\/strong> and join us on August 11, 2026 to support this important and worthy cause!\u201d added Dr. Ward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 11th Annual Night for Nonprofits will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center in Oxford. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online through Oxford Arts \u2013 Night for Nonprofits Tickets or at the door on the evening of the event. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community members are encouraged to attend, learn about local nonprofits, and support the organizations that are strengthening Oxford and Lafayette County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about dozens of nonprofit organizations making a difference throughout Lafayette County. Guests will also vote live for the recipient of the $2,500 Crowd Favorite Award, recognizing the nonprofit project that resonates most with the community. Organizations that bring at least 50 percent of their board members will also be eligible for the $500 Board Member Engagement Award, while LOFT will distribute $50,000 in grant funding to participating nonprofits throughout the evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOFT\u2019s Executive Director, Dr. Jody Holland<\/strong>, shared, \u201cEleven years in, this night has become a real fixture on the Oxford calendar. Attendees hear about the various programs and projects the nonprofit organizations are doing within the Oxford and Lafayette community, and then attendees cast a vote for the nonprofit they most want to see win a Crowd Favorite Award. There aren\u2019t many opportunities to put that decision in the community\u2019s hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cEvery organization at the event is addressing a need somebody in Oxford and Lafayette County is living with right now,\u201d added Dr. Holland. \u201cOur hope is that people leave having found one or two they nonprofits want to stay involved with long after the evening ends.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

About Empower Advocacy Oxford, Inc. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empower Advocacy Oxford, Inc. is a Mississippi-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing assistance and empowering individuals, families, and communities through advocacy, education, life transition services, workforce and re-entry support, emergency assistance, and collaborative community partnerships. Through its signature initiatives: Setting Up Success: Life Transitions, Re-entry & Workforce Success, and Neighbor2Neighbor Emergency Assistance, the organization equips people with the tools, resources, and opportunities to prepare, plan, transition, and thrive while building stronger, more resilient communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more, visit www.eaoxinc.org<\/a> or follow Empower Advocacy Oxford on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Night for Nonprofits and EAOXINC\u2019s participation, please contact: LOFT Dr. Joseph \u201cJody\u201d Holland Executive Director P.O. Box 3041 Oxford, MS 38655 Phone: (662) 418-1936 Email: loftdirector@gmail.com Website: www.loftms.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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