Give the Gift of Connection and Belonging
“As the day goes on, and as the session goes on, by the end when we’re wrapping up, I’m seeing all these different relationships blossom.”
Workshop Facilitator
Remember to give on Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024.
Help Teens Find a Place to Truly Belong
As we wrap up another year of serving our community and our teens, we want to thank you for all your support. Giving the gift of connection and belonging builds the resilience teens need for a lifetime of positive mental health.
Can we count on you to help?
Did you know:
That more than 50% of teens are reporting struggles with loneliness, stress, and anxiety, which are taking a significant toll on their mental health? Without support, these challenges can lead to long-term risks, including depression, isolation, and self-harm.
“The mental situation I was in was one that I didn’t know how to handle, and I was looking for a place that would teach me coping mechanisms that I just didn’t have, to handle those overwhelming emotions.”
- Josh, program participant
Why it’s important:
Current research* reveals that disconnected teens are at significant risk of long-term challenges, including mental health issues, violence, risky sexual behavior, and substance abuse.
*Adolescent Connectedness and Adult Health Outcomes
Steiner et al. - Pediatrics - 2019
Our programs:
Provide opportunities for them to build strong social connections, feel genuinely supported, and develop coping skills in an environment of authenticity and belonging that can be life-changing—and even lifesaving.