ENGAGE WITH US
At Jana Marie Foundation we generate conversations that highlight the importance of mental, emotional, and social well-being and foster understanding, acceptance, and community action.
PROGRAMS
Grow
Sharing themes and messages around building self-confidence, developing positive relationships, and expressing emotions in ways that are creative and healthy
Audience: Young people in grades 4 and 5
Explore Jr. Summer Camp
Providing students a fun, interactive journey that enhances connection with self and others through creative techniques, games, and services.
Audience: rising 4th & 5th-grade students
SHINE
Offering young women a time for self-reflection, expression through art, and connectivity to other students and local community.
Audience: Young women grades 6-8.
REBOOT
Designed to give students an opportunity to come together and practice resiliency skills, mindfulness, movement, and meditation.
Audience: Students in grades 6-12
IGNITE
Helping young men explore their sense of purpose through creative expression from comics and cartoons to rap and hip-hop.
Audience: Young men grades 5-8.
Explore Summer Camp
Providing students a fun, interactive journey that enhances connection with self and others through creative techniques, games, and services.
Audience: rising 6th - 12th grade students
SIDE-BY-SIDE
Exploring mother-daughter relationship through creative expression, engaging activities, and a variety of communication tools.
Audience: Young women (grades 6-8) and their mothers or caregivers.
KNOW
KNOW Book Club provides an opportunity for self-discovery and self-reflection through vibrant discussions surrounding carefully selected works of literature
Audience: Students in grades 6-8
SOAR
SOAR Club provides young men and nonbinary friends across Centre County an opportunity to connect and build leadership and resiliency skills through acts of service.
Audience: Students in grades 6-8
REACH
Spearheading activities and discussions to the end the silence that often surrounds mental health.
Audience: Students in grades 6-12
CONNECT: A PARENT/TEEN PROGRAM
Creating a space where parents and teens can come together to learn, grow, and flourish through a three part series focused on connecting, communicating, and contributing.
Audience: Middle/High School students and their parent/caregiver
EMBRACE
Providing young women across Centre County an opportunity to build personal strength and self-confidence through a fun and interactive day.
Audience: Young women grades 6-12.
Highlights
Click here to see information about 4 of our most popular high school mental health programs.
KNOW
KNOW Book Club provides an opportunity for self-discovery and self-reflection through vibrant discussions surrounding carefully selected works of literature
Audience: Students in grades 9-12
Mental Health Matters Club
A collaboration with State College Area High School's student-run Mental Health Matters Club, an interactive group designed to build community and advocate for mental health and wellness within the high school.
Audience: 9th - 12th-grade students
Explore Summer Camp
Providing students a fun, interactive journey that enhances connection with self and others through creative techniques, games, and services.
Audience: rising 6th - 12th grade students
EMBRACE
Providing young women across Centre County an opportunity to build personal strength and self-confidence through a fun and interactive day.
Audience: Young women grades 6-12.
REACH
Spearheading activities and discussions to the end the silence that often surrounds mental health.
Audience: Students in grades 6-12
REBOOT
Designed to give students an opportunity to come together and practice resiliency skills, mindfulness, movement, and meditation.
Audience: Students in grades 6-12
Breathe Together
Inspired by the exhibition The Anxiety Project, this workshop creates a creates a space to spark conversations, build connections, and promote mental well-being.
Audience: 18+ / All
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
Providing an opportunity to come together to share and gain insight and understanding into our grief that comes as a result of suicide.
Audience: 18+
STOMPERS PROJECT®
Working with artists, schools, and community organizations to stomp out the stigma associated with mental illness.
Audience: All
MOKITA®
"Mokita" — a known truth that is left unspoken. Combining art, poetry, and community dialogues to address topics like poverty, suicide, disabilities, and other "elephants in the room."
Audience: All
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Elevating awareness of mental health issues with a series of community events and programs throughout the month of May.
Audience: All
ANNUAL DINNER: SHINE BRIGHTLY AND BOLDLY
Join us to support the Foundation’s work to promote mental and emotional wellness through dialogue and creative expression. Held annually in March.
Audience: Everyone.
Philosophy of Hope Concert
Join Ken Baxter and Friends for a unique night of music, enlivened by theatrical set design and compelling dialogue, to raise funds and celebrate
Audience: Pre-teens, teens, and adults
J.A.M. Sessions
Helping young people build self-confidence and develop healthy relationships through the use of creative expression
Audience: Students in Grades 2-12
SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
Reflecting on one of the leading causes of death in the United States and help our community focus on prevention throughout the month of September.
Audience: All
EXPERIENTIAL AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Supporting young people in their dreams to pursue their passions through self-expression.
Audience: Young people
UPCOMING EVENTS
Visit our events calendar for a full list of upcoming events.
“It was a great retreat! The day reinforced the importance of quality time, positive communications, and authentic connections. I really enjoyed all of it!”
“Today I was inspired to be ME!”
“The wellness forum helped me relax and calm down. It showed me that not everyone is perfect and that you don’t have to be.”
“I made new friends and learned it was okay to talk about my feelings.”