Vote. Give. Cheer! EMPOWERING EPILEPSY

​This holiday season, Project Give is donating funds to one local nonprofit, but you decide which one! Each finalist is doing incredible work to make our communities brighter. Read their stories and cast your vote for the project that inspires you most.

​Get to Know These Three Incredible Nonprofits Making a Difference:

Fostering Hope Ohio

Believe in Dreams

Empowering Epilepsy

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​Empowering Epilepsy
Project: Patient Education Program
Website: www.empoweringepilepsy.org
Mission:
Empowering Epilepsy connects people with epilepsy—and those who care for them—with experts and peers for education, care, and friendship. Founded by people living with epilepsy, this organization anchors a caring community that helps members better understand and manage their treatment plans and live well with seizures.

Who They Serve

• Individuals and families living with epilepsy across Northeast Ohio
• Caregivers and community members seeking to understand the condition
• People of all ages—from children to seniors—looking for support, education, and empowerment

About the Project
The Patient Education Program helps people with epilepsy and their loved ones learn how to manage their condition through personalized, evidence-based education.
Each participant receives tailored information about their specific seizure type, treatment plan, and proactive lifestyle strategies to improve quality of life.
Program elements include:

• Expert-created educational inserts and materials for families
• Free support groups for all ages (children, teens, adults, parents, and seniors)
• Q&A sessions with top epilepsy specialists
• Resources that help patients clearly communicate with their neurologists

Why It Matters

• There are over 3.4 million people in the U.S. living with epilepsy, many lacking access to clear, personalized education about their condition.
• Empowering Epilepsy bridges this gap—helping individuals and families understand their seizures, advocate for themselves, and find connection and hope.
• Education transforms care: when patients understand their diagnosis, they experience better outcomes, fewer emergencies, and improved confidence in managing daily life.

Lasting Impact

• Helps hundreds of individuals and families across Northeast Ohio live safer, more empowered lives
• Builds community connections that reduce isolation and stigma
• Equips families to communicate effectively with medical teams for better care
• Creates lasting change by making epilepsy education accessible and personal

Funding Request

• Total Project Cost: $92,600
• Requested from Project Give: $5,000
• Use of Funds: Offsets half the cost of printed materials provided to families, ensuring every participant receives educational tools that foster better understanding and communication with their care teams.