Through hands-on activities and discussions Jana Marie Foundation’s Shine Club provides practical tools and techniques for building resiliency and self-confidence in middle school-aged girls & nonbinary students. Participants are given opportunities to use their voice, follow their passions, and believe in themselves for the amazing young people that they are. Each session provides a space for conversations […]

During Compassion Resilience we will explore the role of compassion in parenting, especially how to build compassion resilience in the face of the inevitable fatigue that comes from round-the-clock caregiving and care taking.

Come visit our table at the Pirates game! Learn more on the Pirates website here.

Virtual suicide prevention training. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. 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 […]

Calling all families! Join Jana Marie Foundation staff on Wednesday, May 7th for a fun night of crafting! Drop in and create something special for your mom (Mother's Day, May 11th), a teacher (Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5th-9th), a caregiver, or anyone else you love! Open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Stop […]

During Compassion Resilience we will explore the role of compassion in parenting, especially how to build compassion resilience in the face of the inevitable fatigue that comes from round-the-clock caregiving and care taking.

About J.A.M. Sessions Art, music, and creative expression are lifelong sources of resilience, self-confidence, and happiness. Expand your creative thinking and mental well-being by expressing yourself in this unique, hands-on, experiential program. By exploring topics that embrace diversity, compassion, self-expression, and empathy, students will equip themselves with tools necessary to build and maintain relationships and […]

Jana’s Art and Music (J.A.M.) Sessions share themes and messages around building self-confidence, practicing self-care, and developing healthy relationships through the use of creative expression. J.A.M. Sessions are offered throughout the year for various age groups. Check out the schedule below and get ready to JAM! Open to kids in grades 6-12 Register at janamariefoundation.org/jamsessions

Skip making dinner, and give back to Jana Marie Foundation by visiting Legends Restaurant in the Penn Stater between 11 am-9 pm on May 12, 2025. 10% of proceeds from the day will be donated to Jana Marie Foundation!

CALM is a practical intervention to increase the time and distance between individuals at risk of suicide and the most  common and lethal methods of suicide, particularly firearms. The oldest and most widely-used training on lethal means safety, CALM teaches why means matter and equips individuals with tools to intervene effectively with those at risk […]

Join us in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month at J.A.M. Fest on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 12 pm to 5 pm on Fraser Street in downtown State College. This free festival, hosted by Jana Marie Foundation and its partners, invites families and community members to join together for an uplifting day filled with live music, over 20 […]

Virtual suicide prevention training. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. 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 Good Laugh is an evening of comedy and live music in support of the Jana Marie Foundation! Enjoy a hilarious stand-up performance by Tommy LaMotta, great tunes by Eric Ian Farmer and Free Range, yummy food provided by Sysco, and a night full of fun—all for a great cause. Join us to laugh, connect, […]

Join artist and educator Eric Anthony Berdis to explore what makes us resilient as you design a bug using fabric, paint, and markers. This free workshop is open to people of all ages. More info coming soon! (In the meantime, check out Eric's amazing art on their website here!)

Come find us at PNC Park! Registration is now open for the fourth annual Pirates Charities Family Walk presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield! This unique experience will take participants throughout the best ballpark in America, enjoying unparalleled views of the city, and end at Home Plate for a unique and memorable moment. Following […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]

Come take a tour of our new space, meet our passionate team, and learn about the meaningful ways we’re working to build a more connected, hopeful, and resilient community. Whether you’re familiar with our mission or just curious to learn more, we’d love to see you there! Bring a friend, enjoy a cuppa, and let’s inspire […]