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Nonprofit of the Year

Empower and Excel Chosen as 2021 Nonprofit of the Year

Empower and Excel is proud to be selected as a 2021 California Nonprofit of the year by Senator Dave Cortese. It is one of more than one hundred nonprofits honored by the California State Senators and assembly members for their tremendous contribution to the local communities.

A Legacy of Service and Inspiration

Ayesha founded Empower and Excel to redirect Silicon Valley’s youth from a focus on achievement to one of service and giving back. Inspired by her own upbringing in India, where giving to those less fortunate was ingrained, Aisha left her career to start a nonprofit that teaches young people the importance of community involvement. Through activities like making blankets, writing holiday cards, and distributing essentials, volunteers experience the direct impact of their actions. Since its start, nearly 200,000 people have benefited from their initiatives, with over 3,000 youths carrying forward this legacy of service. Join us in continuing to spread compassion at EmpowerExcel.org.