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SIGNUP FOR EMPOWERED's Gospel Fitness Night

Sign up for EMPOWERED's Gospel Fitness Night! Join us for an exciting evening of fitness, faith, fellowship, and fun. This free event for ages 13–21 will feature a fun workout session, team-building challenges, gospel music, interactive activities, and opportunities to connect with other young people from across the community.


📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 AIM High
126 S. Garnett Street
Henderson, NC 27536


Whether you're passionate about fitness or simply looking for a positive environment to make new friends and grow as a leader, this event is for you. After the workout, enjoy refreshments and fellowship  together.

Registration is required to attend. Reserve your spot today and invite a friend to join you for an unforgettable night of movement, motivation, and empowerment! This event is in partnership with Higher Is Waiting and AIMHigh-Keep Pressing.

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Mission

Jayden A. Watkins officially incorporated Higher Is Waiting 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization on January 4th, 2024. Higher Is Waiting’s mission is to educate, equip, and empower youth and young adults. The Organization is committed to providing disadvantaged individuals with essential resources, offering mentorship, and hosting programs rooted in moral principles and positive values to foster confidence, personal growth, and community impact.


CONTACT: info@higheriswaiting.org

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Regular Programs

1. EMPOWERED: Teen Mentorship Group

EMPOWERED is a structured teen mentorship and leadership initiative serving youth ages 13–19 in Henderson, NC, and surrounding communities. The program focuses on character development, leadership training, mental wellness, career exploration, and community engagement, while providing a safe and supportive space for teens to thrive academically, socially, and personally.


2. Blessing Bags & Resource Drives

Each quarter Higher Is Waiting assembles and distributes hundreds of “Blessing Bags” filled with toiletries, hygiene products, and food to individuals and families in need—including partnerships with local shelters, churches, and schools. This program gives teens hands-on experience in service and outreach.


3. Quarterly Faith-Based & Leadership Events

From youth revivals to civic engagement workshops, these public events create safe spaces for worship, inspiration, and skill-building. They showcase youth talents, address pressing issues, and unite community leaders, parents, and teens under one roof.


4. Annual Back-to-School Extravaganza

Every August, Higher Is Waiting hosts a large-scale event providing free backpacks and school supplies while spotlighting youth talent to build self-confidence. The 2025 goal was 600+ backpacks, live entertainment, free health screenings and community resource booths.


5. Scholarships & Youth Support

Each year the organization awards scholarships to support students pursuing college, trade programs, or extracurricular enrichment. This includes help with applications, transportation to leadership opportunities, and mentorship in career planning.

Signup To Volunteer

Higher Is Waiting is a youth-led nonprofit rooted in service, dignity, and faith in Henderson, NC.
We mobilize volunteers to meet real needs—clothing support, event operations, meal service, and community outreach.

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Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Jayden Watkins

BOARD CHAIR - Tem Blackburn

VICE CHAIR OF BOARD - Dr. Shannon Bullock

SECRETARY - Valencia McCoy

ASSISTANT SECRETARY - Katrina Tunstall

TREASURER - Crystal Richardson

BOARD MEMBERS: Victor Clifton and Bratanya Simmons

Our Partners

Shaping The Future: a Community Empowerment Extravaganza

TV Features

EMPOWERED (March 2026)

CBS 17 Feature (January 2025) - EMPOWERED's 1st Anniversary

ABC 11 Feature | July 2024

CBS 17 Feature (January 2024) - Launch of EMPOWERED

Let It Shine Talent Show (May 2024)

    EMPOWERED LAUNCH | January 2024

      You Matter (July 2023) - Motivational Presentation & Giveback (Vance County Schools ESL Program)

        Soup For The Soul (October 2022): Restoring Hope Into A Broken Community

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