All in Health and Wellness
The Urban Creators North Philadelphia urban farm and co-op provides fresh produce as well as educational, artistic and entrepreneurial resources to its community. Through paying attention to their specific need, Urban Creators is able to create tangible and systemic change, like decreasing violent crimes, in one of the country’s poorest cities.
Hayley Procacci has hiked all 273 miles of The Long Trail. Procacci decided to embark on this trail after becoming unemployed due to the pandemic, in search of a purpose.
Wren Fialka and the Spread the Love Commission work to connect with and empower individuals experiencing homelessness across the country. While providing necessary supplies and sharing their stories, Fialka gives a voice to some of the most vulnerable and invisible people in our communities.
“Whether you have straight, curly, long hair or are bald, you are still beautiful.” - Stephanie King. Birmingham, Alabama’s ‘First Lady of Hair’ Stephanie King. King is more than just a hairstylist. She specializes in women's empowerment through her organization, Let's Talk About Beauty For Women. She teaches women how to work through their trauma while raising their self-esteem. King focuses on making women feel beautiful on the outside and inside too.
Michell Clark, author of Keep it 100 shares his story on overcoming anxiety with the use of affirmations. He uses his skill in content creating to share directions on how to overcome life’s challenges and create your path to success.
JM Smith and his volunteers at the Disciple Dojo strive to engage and empower their community through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Christian discipleship. Equipping people with knowledge about their faith and empowering the community has become a way to build meaningful connections and support systems.
Helena Jacobs, co-founder of the Alaska Native Birthworkers Community (AKNBC). Jacobs, along with the other co-founders of AKNBC, provide support to women and their family during their pregnancy. During the pandemic, AKNBC has also provided food and supplies for expecting mothers and family.
The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed for many people to find creative ways to keep their mind stimulated and their physical beings in shape. Samika Minter, a DC resident, found her outlet from the pandemic with cycling.
Your weekly Sprinkle of Inspiration is here! We highlight Tilly’s Life Center, a non-profit that empowers teens to love themselves and others. TLC inspires teens across Southern California by partnering with schools to conduct classes that focus on inward and outward self-awareness. TLC believes that mental health is vital and they work effortlessly to make sure teens have the right skills to cope with whatever comes their way…including a global pandemic. To learn more, read our Sprinkle of Inspiration article.
Lindsey Sutton has been battling Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) for her entire life. When she met Melissa Goetz, whose daughter has been diagnosed with FCS, the two worked together to begin The FCS Foundation. Now in their 4th year of operation, they are tackling the process of drug approval at FDA for rare diseases with the HEART Act.
“Every Kid is One Caring Adult Away from Being a Success Story” - Josh Shipp
Sports journalist turned philanthropist, Nicole Fernandez, knows the importance sports can have on a community.
It’s more than just building athletes, it’s about creating communities where kids have the opportunity to play, create social bonds, and work as a team.
"Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going." - Noam Shpancer
Hill is the founder and chief artistic director of the Stampede School of Modeling.
“How can I be a voice, how do I help others,” was the question that came to mind, setting him up to use his love of and passion for fashion to promote mental health awareness and encourage others to be their authentic selves.
“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” - Margaret Wheatley
As of April 8, there are 3,645 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Virginia. With hospitals across the United States seeing an influx of patients, many health care items, like masks, are becoming scarce.
In the midst of this pandemic, one hero, without a cape but with a set of 3D printers, decided to take action for his community in Prince William County that has a confirmed 263 cases.
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” - Helen Keller
Jodi Yancey-Sandoval is a Community Health Worker and the executive director of Teens Grounded. Their annual event, Hope Fest, brings people together for a day of fun. But it’s also a platform to promote mental well-being and fight suicide among young people.
Motivational speaker, life coach, television host, and author Cory George tries to teach others grounding in one essential question: what have you learned about yourself through adversity?
"To Kalib, keep on keeping on. There are no limitations to what you can do. I will always back you in whatever you want to do." - Sheena Jones. Kalib Wilson is a son, big brother, friend, and much more who loves everything dealing with technology. He also has autism, but every day he proves to the world why he is more than just a diagnosis. His mother, Sheena Jones, helps to tell his inspirational story.
"Love only grows by sharing. You can only have more for yourself by giving it away to others" - Brian Tracy. Since the young age of nine, Damon Jones has always been giving towards others. The need to help others came at a young age and stayed with him all the way through his adulthood. In order to help foster this characteristic within him, he founded the S.O.C.K.S Movement that specifically targets helping the least fortunate population in our society, the homeless.
“Your happiness and everyone else's happiness rests largely on your decision to act nicely” - Jason Steinberg. After being given the opportunity to teach overseas in Micronesia to high school students, Jason Steinberg saw a need for the children in that community. When he came back to the United States, he organized a non-profit organization that focused on helping underprivileged kids fuel their passions through sports and music.
“Plant seeds of blessings and watch them grow and manifest” - Unknown "Mrs. Nerissa is dedicated to serving and mentoring young girls. Her mission is to equip young ladies towards successful paths. She dedicates her time and efforts in service, mentorship, and success" - Chelsea Anderson
