Our Story
In 2019, members of First Baptist Ashland and Shiloh Baptist Churches initiated a conversation about enhancing community support. Recognizing the power of collaboration, they embarked on a journey of research and partnership, culminating in the establishment of Empowering Neighbors as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2022. Under the leadership of Site Coordinator Brooks Woody, the organization began offering free tax preparation services in February 2023, in collaboration with the United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg. This initiative aims to foster networks among neighbors, encouraging them to uplift one another.