Michael's
Mission 97
COMPASSIONATE CONNECTIONS
Our youth face obstacles day in and day out which for some are manageable and others insurmountable. They are thrown in a society that preys on innocence, mandates high expectations while never providing the tools to teach them how to preserve self-worth, self-esteem and courage to endure through life’s’ unexpected hardships. This is about the ‘village’ that needs to be more compassionate, more patient and much more aware of the ‘silence’ that our youth turns to when they are in ‘need’ and feeling alone and desperate.
We need to collaborate with parents and educators (the ‘Village’) to provide an ongoing support system from kindergarten to at least 2nd year of college. MMission97 is active in the following:
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Journaling
In many cases, writing down our thoughts help to work through our thoughts and feelings. In collaboration with Umatter_ma an added step to the Umatter journal where before the first entry, the author thinks about some attainable future goals they would like to achieve and identifies them on the first page. Then, after each entry, to read the Mantra on the back by first saying, 'I will'.
Launch 4 Life
Taking a page from Michael's passion to Snowboard with snowboards customized with images unique to the foundation in addition to future competitive fundraising events at local ski resorts.
Launch 4 Life
Taking a page from Michael's passion to Snowboard with snowboards customized with images unique to the foundation in addition to future competitive fundraising events at local ski resorts.
ToolBox
Learning how to be present with our emotions and create mindful tokens to help us mend when needed without cause for judgement or shame. Here we can start elementary school age children creating items to keep in their own 'mindful' tool box, so when they are having a hard time fully expressing their feelings, they can find comfort in using their tools.
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Umatter Mantra
The Mantra for Umatter is as follows:
Dare to Dream and
Don't fear the Challenge
Let Ur heart give you Courage
and remember to Forgive Urself.
Because U Matter.
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Upcoming Projects
We are engaged with local projects like BOKS and part of the JAG network. There are other projects in the making with local schools and communities. We are registered with the Out of Darkness Walk in Boston. June 22nd. Here is the link to our TEAM page. This will be a page we hope to have frequent updates with new ideas and fundraising events.
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