Young Futures Org

The Carmel Hill Fund is looking for their next Program Officer, Adolescent Mental Health to  play a pivotal role in designing and executing the foundation’s mental health initiatives in New York City. This newly established position offers an exciting opportunity to develop, organize and implement initiatives focused on helping more young New Yorkers live mentally-balanced lives. . Interested? Learn more and https://lnkd.in/en66f5p2 #adolescentmentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #socialservices #programofficer #grantadministration #mentalhealthfunding

Event alert! Join me and Young Futures Org Innovators on September 25th for a showcase of solutions that promote social connection and combat loneliness among America's youth! 🚀 Get ready to meet the most innovative non-profits on the frontlines of the youth loneliness crisis. These rock stars are working directly with teens and preteens, creating powerful solutions to foster social connection in our tech-driven world. Don't miss this chance to learn how to support the young people in your life, meet some inspiring humans, and find out how you can support their work (and similar work happening in your community). I’ll be there, will you? Register here: https://bit.ly/YFShowcase #YoungFutures #LonelyHeartsClubChallenge

🎉 Who is Tony Weaver? Meet the Weirdo-In-Chief! We’re excited to spotlight Tony Weaver, CEO of Weird Enough Productions, in our latest YF Innovator Series. Tony has been blazing trails in both the nonprofit and comics world since founding Weird Enough in 2014. From being the first comic writer on Forbes “30 Under 30” to earning accolades like CNN's Champion for Change and Adcolor's Influencer of the Year, Tony's impact is undeniable. And today isn't just a normal day for Tony. Today, he launches his powerful new graphic novel Weirdo, a memoir about embracing individuality, self-love, and the mental health journey he’s experienced as a proud Black nerd. Grab your copy today and help get Weirdo into the hands of kids who need it most: https://bit.ly/4eiwaAh At Young Futures, we’re proud to back Tony’s mission of helping teens feel seen, valued, and connected. #YoungFutures #LonelyHeartsClubChallenge Katya Hancock Dr. Kristine G. Sierra Malia F. Tiffany Zhu Kelsey Noonan Pivotal Ventures Kevin Connors Susan Crown Exchange Celine Coggins Ph.D. The Goodness Web (TGW) André B.

Today’s the day! Weirdo is officially out in the world, and I couldn’t be more excited! This story is a piece of my heart, a love letter to every kid who’s ever felt different, misunderstood, or like they didn’t fit in. Weirdo is for them, and for the kid I once was. Growing up as a nerdy kid who didn’t always fit in, I didn’t know that the things that made me weird were actually my superpowers. That’s why I wrote Weirdo to remind kids (and even adults) that being different isn’t something to hide, it’s something to embrace. Your uniqueness is your strength, and this book is all about celebrating that. Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey so far, whether you’ve pre-ordered, shared the book with a friend, or simply cheered me on. It means the world. Now, I’m asking for one last favor. Let’s get Weirdo into the hands of the kids who need it most! If you haven’t already, grab your copy today at this link. https://bit.ly/4eiwaAh And remember that being weird is a gift. Embrace it, love yourself, and go change the world. ✨📚 #books #bookrelease #author

If you haven't registered for the ✨ FIRST EVER ✨ YF Innovators Showcase yet, what are you waiting for?? We promise you will be inspired by these amazing humans. Register here to join us next Wed, 9/25 @ 10am PT: https://lnkd.in/gvE3-p9m See you there!! 🚀 Katya Hancock Dr. Kristine G. Kevin Connors Kelsey Noonan Celine Coggins Ph.D. Tiffany Zhu Domenico Ruggerio Larissa May Trisha Prabhu Luke T. Wall NyRee Clayton-Taylor Tony Weaver Josh Thompson Lewis Bernstein Niobe Way Diana Turner #LonelyHeartsClubChallenge #YoungFutures

"Pressure pushin' down on me..." 🎼 Pew Research Center found that teens who believe growing up today is harder than 20 years ago blame PRESSURES like looking good, being exceptional, and staying active on social media. 😤 Remember: our UNDER PRESSURE CHALLENGE is still underway. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g3U8FwgT, and... ...tag someone you think should apply! #UnderPressureChallenge 📢 (Full Pew Research report here: https://lnkd.in/gs-XXKXe) Young Futures Org Dr. Kristine G. Sierra Malia F. Emily Weinstein Center for Digital Thriving Carrie James Pivotal Ventures Kelsey Noonan Susan Crown Exchange Kevin Connors The Goodness Web (TGW) Celine Coggins Ph.D. #YoungFutures

"We’ve pushed high school students into maximizing every part of their days and nights... We need to let them slow down. Critical cognition, by definition, takes time." – CT educator Tim Donahue in The New York Times This op-ed really hit home for me. So many teens are being pushed hard to excel in every corner of their lives, but at what cost? "Achievement Pressure" and "Game Plan Pressure" are two of the SEVEN pressures our challenge collaborators Center for Digital Thriving have identified many teens are struggling with, big time. This relentless pressure needs to end—now. We’re conditioning them to rush from task to task, sacrificing deep thinking, mental health, and real connection. We’re calling for a reset, to break the cycle and give young people the space to think critically, live fully, and thrive. We know that tech can serve as both an amplifier of pressures, and a release valve. Teens and families need help finding those release valves..both on and offline. It's a lot to think about...how can we get started? By elevating solutions. Our UNDER PRESSURE CHALLENGE commits $1 MILLION to support up to 10 early-stage non-profits working to alleviate the pressures teens and preteens face in navigating our tech-driven world. Help us spread the word!📢 Join the movement, learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/g98yysMX 🚀 #UnderPressureChallenge #FundingChallenge Young Futures Org Dr. Kristine G. Sierra Malia F. Emily Weinstein Carrie James Eduardo Lara Beck Tench Kevin Connors Kelsey Noonan Celine Coggins Ph.D. Susan Crown Exchange Pivotal Ventures The Goodness Web (TGW) Tiffany Zhu

Grateful to YR Media, Kyra Kyles, Pedro Vega Jr. and especially the YR Stars for sharing their perspectives. These are the types of stories that inspired our NEW funding challenge. 💡 It's so clear that teens need help alleviating the many PRESSURES they're under as they grow up in the digital world. We can't wait to meet this next cohort of #YFInnovators!! 🚀 #UnderPressureChallenge #YoungFutures Dr. Kristine G. Sierra Malia F. Center for Digital Thriving Emily Weinstein Carrie James Kelsey Noonan Kevin Connors Haviland Rummel Celine Coggins Ph.D. Pivotal Ventures Susan Crown Exchange The Goodness Web (TGW)

LISTEN TO YOUTH VOICES 📣 📣 Our partners at YR Media are relentless champions of young people. In support of the #UnderPressureChallenge, they asked teens about the PRESSURES they face. Click through below to hear directly from these #YRStars, and you'll see why we were so adamant about the theme of our second funding challenge. Dr. Kristine G. Sierra Malia F. Kyra Kyles Katya Hancock #YoungFutures

Happening this Thursday! Join us to learn how to apply, understand eligibility, and hear answers to common questions. We’ll also cover the Young Futures Academy and hold an open Q&A—submit your questions upon registration! #UnderPressureChallenge Katya Hancock Dr. Kristine G. Sierra Malia F. Tiffany Zhu