Event Activations from October

We celebrated World Mental Health Day at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, where I was able to meet like Ambassador H.E. Osama Abdelkhalek from Egypt’s Permanent Mission, Ambassador H.E. Teburoro Tito of Kiribati, and Ryan Smith of the World Council of Churches (WCC)  to advance our global hope initiatives. Get the full scoop here.

Photo: Kathryn Goetzke with Ambassador H.E. Teburoro Tito of Kiribati

Las Vegas is Making Moves with Hopeful Cities Las Vegas

Check out all the cool ways Las Vegas is activating hope science in their community. Do you want to bring hope to yours? Reach out to find out how to activate your city. Check it out.

Las Vegas ReInvent Afterschool Program (RAP): Photos from Lori Lopez Priest, Manager, Youth Development and Social Initiatives, City of Las Vegas

Featured Reel

One of our favorite Stress Skills is laughter. Lt. Dangle shares his here. Isn’t he the BEST?!?! Check it out.

Reel: Lt. Dangle shares his favorite Stress Skill.

Activating Hope with TASC

Hope is teachable to teens! We are taking hope to Teen Action & Support Center (TASC), and spreading it throughout the community with brochures, posters, and flyers, taking us one step closer to ensuring ALL know ‘how’ to hope. Did you know? Hope is measurable and teachable. Dive deeper here.

Photo: Avery Peel & Dawn Spragg, TASC’s co-founder, at the In This Together Luncheon hosted by Teen Action & Support Center (TASC)

Fraternities are Taking Hope Science Seriously

Fraternities are a great place to activate hope, which is why Avery teaching Hope Science to the University of Arkansas Sigma Chi’s Fraternity was so powerful. It was also incredibly meaningful, as Kathryn’s dad was a Sigma Chi, as was Avery’s brother Chase and Chris Robertson’s son Warren, three people we carry with us in this work. Catch full story here.

Want hope science brought to your fraternity? Reach out at activate@theshinehopecompany.com to find out how.

Photo: Avery Peel & Dawn Spragg, TASC’s co-founder, at the In This Together Luncheon hosted by Teen Action & Support Center (TASC)

The Challenges of Studying Abroad, featuring Nicole Abudayeh and Stella Vance

Ready to discover how the Shine framework can help you navigate new experiences in college life? Nicole Abudayeh and Stella Vance share their Shine Hope Story about studying abroad and overcoming challenges. Follow The Hope Matrix on Campus to get notified when this episode drops.

Partner Spotlight

We are incredibly grateful to Chris Robertson and The Warren Patrick Robertson Foundation for their support in activating hope across Arkansas! Find out more here.

Photo: Chris Robertson delivers an important message in honor of his son, Warren Robertson, at Little Rock Catholic High School for Boys.

Hope Hero of the Month

Stay tuned for our Hope Hero of the month! Hope Heroes are people who continuously inspire hope in others and support us in activating Hope. Who’s your favorite Hope Hero? Share their story with us! Email us at activate@theshinehopecompany.com.

Faith, Hope, and Face Transplant Journey
How do you find the strength to rebuild your life after an unimaginable accident? Listen to  the incredible journey of Robert Chelsea, the first African-American face transplant recipient, who shares his extraordinary Shine Hope Story. Listen to the full podcast and read his Shine Hope Story here.

Join online December 4th for Raising Your Kids To Thrive

Join 44 world-class Parenting & Children’s Health Experts, including myself, in the Resilient Families Summit. I’ll be presenting on teaching hope to children. Claim your free pass starting December 4 here.