

Empowering Lives with a Purpose is a heartfelt,
mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
that has been uplifting and empowering
underprivileged students and families in the
Houston area since 2017. What began as a local
effort in the Aldine Independent School District
has grown into a powerful movement, serving over a
thousand students and families—and
expanding into the Houston Independent School District.
At the core of our mission is a deep belief that every child,
regardless of their background or
economic status, deserves the opportunity to thrive.
We are committed to equipping students
with the essential tools, resources, and support they need
to step confidently into their future.
We invest in the community not only with supplies,
but with hope, encouragement, and a belief
in each student’s potential to succeed.
We measure our success by the lives we touch,
the futures we help shape, and the barriers we
break together. With the unwavering support of our
dedicated volunteers and generous sponsors, we continue to set
bold goals—knowing that real change begins when we work
hand-in-hand to uplift those in need.
Empowering Lives with a Purpose exists to inspire,
equip, and walk alongside the youth of today—
so they can become the leaders of tomorrow.

Jamaal D. Lathan
Founder & CEO
In 2017, he founded Empowering Lives with a Purpose, starting with a community service drive that evolved into a comprehensive program dedicated to assisting underprivileged students and families in the Houston Independent School District.