Giving Tuesday
An Audacious $1,000,000 Goal
At Inner Strength we are committed to making a positive future and to taking action to support our youth to reach their highest potential. Given the challenges they are facing and what our world so
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Pitch Day Shows What Our Young People Can Do
. Our grand finale of our XPRIZE Connect youth program was a huge success! Our two teams of students pitched with confidence, authenticity, passion, creativity, and a human touch. The judges
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In Student’s Own Words . . .
by Amelia Mraz At the end of each 12-week mindfulness course, we ask students to take a survey about their experience with the class. While knowing this activity is not the most thrilling task, student
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Reflections on January: A Journey of Contemplation and Renewal
Happy January! As we begin this new year, my contemplation has been around our time of extremes, of extraordinary possibility and the many individuals who are more inspired than ever to make significant culture changes
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Building Community in West Philadelphia – A Racap of our Juneteenth Celebration
By, Neanta Parnell West Philadelphia knows how to party. Home to the largest Juneteenth Celebration in the nation, the West Philadelphia community came together at Malcolm X Park to share love and support on a
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Villanova Social Impact Competition Announces A Winner
By Neanta Parnell Inner Strength was chosen as the nonprofit of focus for Villanova’s very first Social Impact Competition (SIC). Lance Breitstein founded the competition as a result of his desire to help others. “The
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Affirmations, A Practice of Resilience
Affirmation decks to boost your mood and assist in stress management Neanta Parnell – April 25, 2023 You are affirmed in your existence. How did that statement make you feel when you read it? More
Culture of Mindfulness
What it Means to Be a Social Worker (Part 2)
Celebrating Social Workers Nationwide with Jai Thompson and Carole Showell Neanta Parnell – April 24, 2023 In this post, we continue to examine the necessity of social work and how it relates to mindfulness, identity,
Culture of Mindfulness
What it Means to Be a Social Worker
Celebrating Social Workers Nationwide with Jai Thompson and Carole Showell Neanta Parnell – April 24, 2023 As an organization that works to help youth realize their highest potential through mindfulness, it can be challenging for
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Jack and Jill of America & Inner Strength Build Community
Inner Strength Staff Play Mindfulness Games and Create a Brave Space with Teens Neanta Parnell – April 14, 2023 What is blue, excited, and ready to share empowerment tools? 3 Inner Strength staff (in their