We were thrilled to finally see the youth participating in our program come together as a group! As program development […]
Meeting the Mentees – Our First Youth Training
Currently browsing: Recent Posts
That’s a Wrap – Mentor Training Completed!
We are beyond thrilled to welcome our first group of 10 mentors! After four sessions, totaling 16 hours (with some […]
Lady Gaga’s Foundation – Raising Funds for Others
Born This Way Foundation, founded by Lady Gaga and her mother Cynthia Germanotta, has a mission to empower youth to […]
A Look Back at an Amazing Year
This past year has been filled with a lot of planning, hard work, and preparation. We are grateful to all […]
Amazon Shopping Now Benefits Aging UP
‘Tis the season to be shopping for everything from daily supplies to holiday gifts. It’s likely some, if not most, […]
#GivingTuesday – A Day to Give Empowerment
Giving Tuesday is a celebration of global philanthropy that encourages all to give back! This special day takes place the […]
Caring Adults Help Youth Overcome Statistics
Josh Shipp grew up in in foster care, moving from home to home. As a youth, he experienced abuse and […]
Be Someone to Someone Who Matters
Mentors make many differences. One of the most effective is letting a young person know they matter. Check out this […]
Aging UP to be at Kindness Pop Up during Lady Gaga’s Sacramento Tour Stop
We are thrilled and honored to be the featured local nonprofit at the Born This Way Foundation‘s Kindness Pop Up during […]
We Grow Through Our Strengths
Imagine you are going to run a marathon. Would you rather have those close to you think about the times you’ve excelled at working out, or about the many times you failed to adequately tap into your physical abilities?
This example gives insight into the strengths-based approach, which are interventions focused on an individual’s strengths and self-determination along with an emphasis on meaningful relationships and activities. Just as you would want your friends to see your potential to cross the finish line, the strengths-based perspective sees and validates the strengths of a person to further move them toward their goals.