Join Jana Marie Foundation at Webster's Bookstore & Cafe on Wednesday, May 10th for a chance to learn more about our newest initiative: Mokita! View a powerful and moving photography collection, participate in activities, engage in dialogue and support us during Centre Gives!
From parents to teachers to community members to physicians, we all play a vital role in the lives of young people in our community. Come join us for this engaging presentation and panel discussion on youth mental health and how to recognize warning signs. Learn how schools, physicians, therapists, students and community organizations continue to collaborate to help cast a larger safety net to support and assist the young people in our community.
Every year approximately 1,000 people are released from the Centre County Correctional Facility. As they reenter their communities challenges can exist when it comes to securing housing, transportation, employment, mental health and drug and alcohol treatment, and other vital services. Every day, numerous organizations are working to provide individuals with more opportunities to succeed after their involvement with the criminal justice system. Join us for this impactful dialogue on how we can continue to break down barriers and educate our community about the criminal justice system.
From the language Kilivila, spoken near Papua New Guinea, mokita means “a known truth that is left unspoken.” Think of it as, “the elephant in the room.” These brown bag luncheon discussions will address some of the elephants among us, critical social concerns that impact the mental well-being of our residents and the development of our community. Each Mokita(TM) Dialogue session will include presentations, group discussions, activities, and opportunities for follow-up and action.
Suicide Prevention Rally Centre County Courthouse Noon - 12:30pm Please join the Centre County Suicide Prevention Task Force as they raise awareness for Suicide Prevention and Mental Wellness. There will be live music, speakers and readings of the proclamations.
Please Join Jana Marie Foundation at the State College Spikes Game! Wednesday, September 6 Gates Open at 6pm, Game Starts at 7pm. Please use #JMF when purchasing tickets. $3 of every ticket purchase using the code will go to benefit Jana Marie Foundation.
Please join Jana Marie Foundation at Millbrook Marsh on Sunday, September 10th for "Forget Not: An Evening of Hope, Healing and Remembrance and Community Dinner. This year, Dickey's Barbeque Pit will sponsor a free community dinner starting at 5:15pm. Performances and presentations will follow at 6:30pm. Please RSVP to the community dinner by visiting https://www.janamariefoundation.org/suicide-prevention-month/ […]
On Monday, September 11 at 7 pm, three experts will discuss important themes in the work, including family dynamics, sexual orientation, LBGTQ issues, and suicide. The cast of FUN HOME will be there to perform songs from the show. The speakers are Susan Marshall, Marisa Vicere, and Peter Montminy. Carolyn Donaldson will be the moderator. […]
From the language Kilivila, spoken near Papua New Guinea, mokita means “a known truth that is left unspoken.” Think of it as, “the elephant in the room.” These brown bag luncheon discussions will address some of the elephants among us, critical social concerns that impact the mental well-being of our residents and the development of our community. Each Mokita(TM) Dialogue session will include presentations, group discussions, activities, and opportunities for follow-up and action.
Poetry is a powerful medium for finding and sharing truths. In this five part series we will look at the 'elephants' that exist within ourselves and within the community and have the option to share in a safe class environment and/or in a public reading of original work on the final day. Throughout our time, we'll explore several types of poetry and poets past and contemporary as we delve deeper into our familiar favorites and gently challenge each other to try something new. We will learn, we will grow, above all, we will strive to have a lot of fun!