8150 Shadow Creek Ct.,
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Office Hours:
09:00am to 05:00pm
Welcome to Ziona Empowerment
Ziona Empowerment exists to serve with compassion, faith, hope, and purpose.
The name Ziona represents a place of refuge, restoration, healing, and the presence of God. It reflects a calling to serve people with compassion, empower them to overcome adversity, and help them discover the purpose God has given them.
Our Mission
Ziona Empowerment, The Barrier Breaker, is founded on God’s love, hope, and faith.
Our mission is to serve vulnerable children, abused and abandoned women, and people in need, providing mentorship, counseling, guidance, leadership development, community support, and humanitarian assistance.
We are committed to restoring dignity, strengthening families, feeding children, developing future leaders, and extending the compassion of Christ to communities and nations.
Through faith-based guidance, education, and practical resources, we help people overcome obstacles and build a future filled with hope and purpose.
Our Vision
To be a beacon of God’s love and restoration, transforming the lives of children, women, families, and communities by providing hope, healing, mentorship, leadership development, and practical support that enables them to thrive and fulfill the destiny God has given them.
Our Story
Ziona — The Barrier Breaker
2026
Maria Elizabeth Summitt is the President and Founder of Ziona Empowerment.
Ziona Empowerment was established around a calling to serve people who are facing barriers and difficult circumstances.
The organization is centered on God's love, hope, and faith, with a commitment to restoring dignity, strengthening families, helping children, developing leaders, and extending Christ's compassion to communities and nations.
Rather than defining people by the obstacles they have experienced, Ziona seeks to help them recognize their value, rebuild their lives, and discover their God-given purpose.
Our Team
Meet awesome people
Willam Doe
CEO / FOUNDER
Jack Black
MANAGER
John Cena
DESIGNER
Our Core Values
| Value | Summary |
|---|---|
| Faith | God is the foundation of our work. |
| Love | Compassionate and dignified service. |
| Hope | Encouragement and life restoration. |
| Integrity | Honesty, responsibility, and excellence. |
| Empowerment | Equipping leaders and change-makers. |
| Community | Fostering support and belonging. |
| Service | Meeting local and global needs. |