Empower Work
Empower Work is a national nonprofit that gives free, confidential help for work problems by text or web chat. Trained peer counselors help people think through job loss, job searches, workplace conflict, bullying, harassment, burnout, unsafe conditions, and hard career choices. They do not offer job placement, legal advice, therapy, or a phone call line.
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Empower Work provides free, immediate, and confidential support for people facing tough, non-legal work situations. Anyone in the U.S. can immediately connect with a vetted and trained peer... Main Services support network peer support job placement skills & training workplace rights Serving anyone in need adults young adults seniors adults 18+ dropouts students employed unemployed female More Less lgbtqia+ male transgender or non-binary benefit recipients low-income caregivers spouses fathers mothers parents anxiety
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What they offer 6
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Work Support Text LineService
People in the U.S. can text or web chat with a trained peer counselor about tough work problems and leave with a next-step plan.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Ask MackenzieProgram
People can anonymously submit a work issue and may receive research-backed guidance published on Empower Work's blog.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Connection ProtectionProgram
A Visible and Empower Work program helps eligible Visible members who lost work, had hours cut, or are between jobs with subsidized phone service and access to Empower Work support.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Community and Workforce PartnershipsProgram
Empower Work partners with community, affinity, professional, and workforce groups to share its free text line and workplace resources with their members.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Volunteer Peer Counselor TrainingProgram
Empower Work trains remote volunteers to become peer counselors for its text line.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Total Spark 2026 GrantsGrant
Total Spark is a Total Wireless and Empower Work grant program for nonprofits supporting working students in selected cities.
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