Jana Marie Foundation’s newest program is designed to spark conversations about mental wellness and personal growth to students in grades 4 and 5. Through the use of children’s books and engaging activities, the sessions will share themes and messages around building self-confidence, developing positive relationships, and expressing emotions in ways that are creative and healthy. […]
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. ABOUT QPR: Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how […]
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join Jana Marie Foundation for a new, interactive book club! KNOW Book Club provides an opportunity for self-discovery and self-reflection through vibrant discussions surrounding carefully selected works of literature. In addition, KNOW will create connections, build community, and give readers the chance to think about their own mental […]
Rise gives teens the opportunity and the space to lift each other up through meaningful discussions, creative activities, and thoughtful reflections. Each session is centered on a theme that is relevant to the lives of teens today. Participants can expect to build confidence, form connections, and feel empowered. Together we will RISE and become stronger. […]
Join the Jana Marie Foundation and Penn State’s Public Humanities Initiative for a poetry workshop series exploring how writing can be used as a form of self-expression, healing, and connecting with others during the pandemic. Participants are invited to attend any or all workshops, and no prior creative writing experience is necessary. The sessions can […]
The Straight Talk Task Force is made up of representatives from the Jana Marie Foundation, Youth Service Bureau, Communities That Care Partnership, and State College Area School District administration, faculty, and staff. The mission of the Straight Talk Task Force: We strive to raise our children to become strong, confident, happy adults. The Straight Talk […]
Let’s Talk… For A Change Held the fourth Thursday of every month through zoom, these brown bag discussions not only highlight topics of vital interest – elephants in the room – but provides opportunities for follow-up and action. Each Mokita® Dialogue session, led by a different facilitator from through the community, includes a brief presentation, […]
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join Jana Marie Foundation for a new, interactive book club! KNOW Book Club provides an opportunity for self-discovery and self-reflection through vibrant discussions surrounding carefully selected works of literature. In addition, KNOW will create connections, build community, and give readers the chance to think about their own mental […]
Join Jana Marie Foundation for this fun and engaging club for young women in grades 6- 8. Meeting twice a month teens have the opportunity to find the strength to use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing people they are! Sessions are held virtually. Must pre register to receive […]
Join the Jana Marie Foundation and Penn State’s Public Humanities Initiative for a poetry workshop series exploring how writing can be used as a form of self-expression, healing, and connecting with others during the pandemic. Participants are invited to attend any or all workshops, and no prior creative writing experience is necessary. The sessions can […]