Decades after desegregation, schools remain divided, not by law, but by ZIP codes and socioeconomic status. As segregation deepens, one expert suggests a radical shift: Empower families with the choice to select schools that meet their children’s needs. standtogether.org/stories/educat…

“It is the client who knows what hurts, what directions to go, what problems are crucial, what experiences have been deeply buried.” – Carl Rogers, psychologist

Adrien Lewis dives into his journey behind CarePortal and the power of community in supporting families on the An Army of Normal Folks podcast. Don’t miss how we can all play a role in supporting our neighbors in need: normalfolks.us/podcast/rtf7wh….

How do you prioritize mental health in your daily routine?

“He not busy being born is busy dying.” – Bob Dylan, singer-songwriter

Opinion | Why am I lonely? Lack of social connections hurts Americans' mental health. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

What event from the past year has most influenced your personal growth?

Thrilled to see 1 Million Strong and The Phoenix bringing their addiction-recovery community model back to New Orleans JazzFest. Stand Together is proud to collaborate with them on empowering, inclusive recovery paths rooted in peer connections: fox8live.com/video/2024/05/….

“Good leadership is broadly participatory, deeply inclusive, and the more that you share, the more you can reach better decisions together as a community.” – Hudson Baird, Executive Director and Co-founder of PelotonU

When first-gen college student and former foster kid Abel crossed his half-marathon finish line, he had no idea that he was about to receive a whole lot more than a medal. Watch the emotional moment:

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” —William Butler Yeats, poet

Let your potential be your North Star.

At CarePortal's national conference, their team shared how they apply “Connection Changes Everything” in their work to unite communities to support vulnerable children & families. From FL foster care to Ariel’s journey in OKC, they're making care-sharing the norm.

With 400,000 children in foster care and half of foster homes closing within a year due to inadequate support. That's why National Angels is building “radical community” to ensure long-term success for foster families: standtogether.org/stories/strong…

🐉🎶 Imagine a school where dragons soar, and singing and dancing are a part of learning. It’s real! Ron Clark Academy empowers kids to discover unique gifts, live meaningful lives & uplift others.

Check it out in Beast Philanthropy’s video!

“That was the first time in my life I believed in myself.” National Angels Founder and CEO Susan Ramirez on the power of mentorship. youtube.com/shorts/3rz94ue…

Meet Sumay and Aila Lu, the young entrepreneurs transforming homeschooling with WEquil School. This innovative app lets kids like her create, connect, and even launch businesses, proving learning has no limits. standtogether.org/stories/educat…

Pumped that Stand Together is partnering with TDJ Enterprises again this year for the #GoodSoilForum , an event helping people become entrepreneurs or grow their businesses and show what’s possible when we shift our mindsets toward what we can accomplish: goodsoilforum.com.

With 400,000 children experiencing foster care, the need for stable foster homes has never been more urgent. But 50% of foster homes close within their first year – through building “radical community,” National Angels is improving that statistic one family at a time:

We reach new heights by lifting each other up. Here's to the giants, the stars of history, who guide us.