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The Countdown Is On!

Get ready to move for mental health! The Powering Hearts and Minds 5K is happening Saturday, September 13 at Benedict College Stadium. Walk, run, or roll with us—every step makes a difference. 

Register today and be part of the movement!



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Soda City Living

As we gear up for our 2nd Annual Powering Hearts and Minds Mental Health Awareness 5K, hear from our founder in this special feature from Soda City Living. In this clip from last year’s event, she shares why mental health matters and how this movement is bringing the community together—one step at a time. Let it inspire you to register, show up, and make a difference!


Upcoming Events

Ongoing

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Empower & Connect - Self Awareness

Our Monthly Member Meet-Ups are designed to nurture personal growth and strengthen community connections. Held once a month for 1.5 hours, each session focuses on key areas of our mission on Personal development.  Meet-ups are led by our in-house team or special guest speakers.  

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Empower & Connect - Communication

Our Monthly Member Meet-Ups are designed to nurture personal growth and strengthen community connections. Held once a month for 1.5 hours, each session focuses on key areas of our mission on Personal development.  Meet-ups are led by our in-house team or special guest speakers.  Add a description about this item

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Empower & Connect - Health Relationships

Our Monthly Member Meet-Ups are designed to nurture personal growth and strengthen community connections. Held once a month for 1.5 hours, each session focuses on key areas of our mission on Personal development.  Meet-ups are led by our in-house team or special guest speakers.  

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Empower & Connect - Mental Health

Our Monthly Member Meet-Ups are designed to nurture personal growth and strengthen community connections. Held once a month for 1.5 hours, each session focuses on key areas of our mission on Personal development.  Meet-ups are led by our in-house team or special guest speakers.  

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Empower & Connect - Financial Literacy

Our Monthly Member Meet-Ups are designed to nurture personal growth and strengthen community connections. Held once a month for 1.5 hours, each session focuses on key areas of our mission on Personal development.  Meet-ups are led by our in-house team or special guest speakers.  


Current Events

Powering Hearts & Minds 5k

SEPT.13, 2025

9/13/25 

Mental Health Matters! 

Join us for our annual  “Powering Health Mental Health Awareness 5k as we advocate for education about mental health issues in our community. A community, family friendly event  




Past Events






06/2025 - 08/ 2025

P2E Summer Sessions

Various Locations

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06/2025 - 08/ 2025

P2E Summer Sessions

This summer, Pathways to Empowerment is with Local Parks & Recreation ! We’re hosting a series of fun, engaging workshops. Each one rooted i...

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Various Locations

4/29/2025

Daddy & Me Brunch

11:30 am

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1: 00 pm

UASC Academy

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4/29/2025

Daddy & Me Brunch

A special brunch celebrating the bond between fathers and daughters. At Uhuru Academy Event Space, a heartfelt time of connection, conversat...

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11:30 am

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1: 00 pm

UASC Academy

04/12/2025

6th Annual Jazz Fest

4pm

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9pm

North Springs Park

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04/12/2025

6th Annual Jazz Fest

Join us at the annual Jazz in the Park, sponsored by the Richland County Recreation Foundation!. Be sure to stop by Pathways to Empowerment ...

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4pm

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9pm

North Springs Park

4/18/2025

Cash Crews Sessions

7pm - 8pm

ONE Columbia 1013 Duke Avenue Columbia SC 29203

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4/18/2025

Cash Crews Sessions

 Join us for the Cash Crew Session with Princess Empowerment & Boys II Men.  hosted by Pathways to Empowerment! This engaging workshop is sp...

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7pm - 8pm

ONE Columbia 1013 Duke Avenue Columbia SC 29203

03/01/2025

Between us Girls

10 am

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2 pm

Brookland Baptist Church 1066 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia SC 29169

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03/01/2025

Between us Girls

 Join Pathways to Empowerment at the Between Us Girls: Conversations Across Generations- an insightful and interactive workshop

Pathways will...

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10 am

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2 pm

Brookland Baptist Church 1066 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia SC 29169

Past Events

10/3/2024

Celebrate with Us-One Year of Pathways to Empowerment !

All day

Virtual (Online)

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10/3/2024

Celebrate with Us-One Year of Pathways to Empowerment !

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, we are thrilled to celebrate our first anniversary as a nonprofit organization in South Carolina. This milesto...

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All day

Virtual (Online)

Ongoing

Monthly Member Meet-Ups

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Ongoing

Monthly Member Meet-Ups

Our Monthly Member Meet-Ups are designed to nurture personal growth and strengthen community connections. Held once a month for 1.5 hours, e...

Event Details

09/14/2024

Powering Hearts & Minds

8 am

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5 pm

Meadowlake Park 600 Beckman Rd Columbia SC 29203

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09/14/2024

Powering Hearts & Minds

Mental Health Matters! 

Join us for our first  “Powering Hearts & Minds”

Mental Health Awareness 5k as we advocate for education about mental ...

Event Details

8 am

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5 pm

Meadowlake Park 600 Beckman Rd Columbia SC 29203

06/23/2024

Appreciation Brunch

10 am

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2 pm

UASC Event Space HOPKINS SC 29061

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06/23/2024

Appreciation Brunch

A heartwarming Appreciation Event Celebrating the incredible women—mothers, mentors, grandmothers, and community leaders—who uplift and insp...

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10 am

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2 pm

UASC Event Space HOPKINS SC 29061

05/25/2024

Pajama Party

11 am

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05/25/2024

Pajama Party

By Invitation Only : A special sleepover event with the girls of Pathways to Empowerment! This fun-filled night is all about celebrating our...

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11 am

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Powering Hearts & Minds 5K – Register Here !

DATE UPDATE 

Join us October 18, 2025 at Charlie W Johnson Stadium for a 5K walk/run to support mental health.
All ages welcome!
Vendors, prizes & fun !

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