This month we are focusing on bringing people into closer relationship, moving from acquaintances to friendships. As we settle into the new school year and fall season, we’re taking time to build deeper connections and strengthen the relationships around us. This is a great time to move beyond surface-level interactions, make space for meaningful conversations, […]

Sleep is the back-to-school reset we all need. As young people navigate new routines, friendships, schools, and identities as they head back to school, sleep becomes more than just rest: it is one of the foundations for physical health, emotional wellbeing, and social connection. Sleep is also one of the strongest protective factors for adolescent […]

IT’S SHARE THE JOY JULY! 🪩🤸‍♂️✨ Joy is the theme of this month’s calendar because it’s such an important part of finding and keeping hope close.  It’s easy to ignore the small wins and special moments when life is busy, but when we make a consistent practice of noticing joy, it actually has positive impacts […]

What if “just breathe” is not just something we say to move past a difficult moment, but something we practice to move into connection? What if, in the middle of stress, misunderstanding, or loneliness, we could return to ourselves just enough to return to each other? What We Know: Many of us, youth and adults […]

It’s Just Breathe June! 🌱🫁🧘 June often tends to be a time of stress and challenge with the busyness of life causing us to feel out of balance or out of sync. This month’s connection challenges will help you bring your body back into balance and lean on others to co-regulate and deepen connection. 💛  […]

it’s Make A Difference May! 🌼 We are bringing another month of connection challenges with the theme of service as we celebrate #mentalhealthawarenessmonth! 🎈 Being of service helps us recognize our own value, uncover our strengths and talents, and show others in our community that they matter to us too. 💛 Each week includes two types […]

Happy April! We’re back with another month of connection challenges! This month’s theme is #aprilactsofkindness, because we all know that if our world needs anything right now, it’s a little more kindness. 🎈💫 As we focus on sharing our time, talents, skills, and energy through small kind acts, remember this is one way we connect with […]

We’re back with another month of connection challenges! This month’s theme is #amomentformemarch because as Dr. Vivek Murthy says: “It turns out that our ability to connect with other people is driven by our ability to connect deeply with ourselves.” We encourage you to take time and intention to focus inward, reconnect or connect more deeply to you, […]

Meet Kamryn Fowler. Amid the challenges of the COVID lockdowns during her high school experience, Kamryn felt a deep responsibility to advocate for her peers who were struggling in silence. Recognizing the need for open dialogue, she launched a survey to give voice to their experiences and foster understanding. Kamryn is a firm believer in […]

Meet Nevaeh & Obediah Carranza. Close-knit siblings and the heart behind the organization and band Zero Reasons, they live out their philosophy every day and share it with everyone they meet: “There Are Zero Reasons Not To Be Yourself!” Raised in a military family and constantly on the move, they found consistent support in each […]

Meet Owen Bischoff. Owen has always been passionate about friendship and shares his story to highlight that these connections don’t have to be complicated. By taking just a few minutes to check in, he showcases the transformative power of reaching out. His mission is to inspire others to nurture their relationships, demonstrating that meaningful connections […]