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. 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 and connection and […]

Jana Marie Foundation’s SOAR Club provides middle school boys and nonbinary friends across Centre County an opportunity to give back to their communities, build confidence, learn more about expressing emotions in a healthy way, and have fun!

Tuning Into Teens is an evidence-based parenting program that equips parents and caregivers with the tools to better understand and support their teenagers. Developed to enhance emotional intelligence, the program focuses on helping adults recognize, respond to, and manage emotions in ways that strengthen family connections. Throughout the program, participants will: Learn practical communication skills to […]

Jana Marie Foundation’s Ignite! Program will immerse young people in engaging activities and experiences that promote mental and physical wellness and will assist participants in exploring their sense of purpose. Ignite Retreat Who: Open to Young People in Grades 6-8 What: This one-day program focuses on personal growth, creative expression, self-confidence and social development. When: […]

Compassion resilience is the ability to maintain emotional, mental, and physical well-being while compassionately supporting others through the challenges of caring for them. It involves maintaining empathy, strength, and hope in the face of adversity while taking steps to prevent compassion fatigue. The Compassion Resilience series is designed to promote compassion resilience by providing resources […]

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 […]

Central PA Region SCCA "Witches Rallye" Benefit Road Rally It’s a gimmick road rally, family-friendly scavenger hunt, party, and charity fundraiser. You travel on central PA roads following a timed route described in the clue book, answering questions about the sights you see along the way. Scores calculated while you socialize over FREE DINNER at […]

Jana Marie Foundation’s GROW 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. […]

REACH is designed to create a community full of acceptance, appreciation, and understanding for all by spearheading activities and discussions to end the silence that often surrounds mental health.

Join Evelyn Wald, a licensed professional counselor, for Jana Marie Foundation’s Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group. Here, you can share and gain a better understanding of grief that comes as a result of suicide. Connect with us virtually or in-person on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm for an informal check-in session. […]

Tuning Into Teens is an evidence-based parenting program that equips parents and caregivers with the tools to better understand and support their teenagers. Developed to enhance emotional intelligence, the program focuses on helping adults recognize, respond to, and manage emotions in ways that strengthen family connections. Throughout the program, participants will: Learn practical communication skills to […]

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 suicide crisis and […]

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. 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 and connection and […]

Jana Marie Foundation’s SOAR Club provides middle school boys and nonbinary friends across Centre County an opportunity to give back to their communities, build confidence, learn more about expressing emotions in a healthy way, and have fun!

Tuning Into Teens is an evidence-based parenting program that equips parents and caregivers with the tools to better understand and support their teenagers. Developed to enhance emotional intelligence, the program focuses on helping adults recognize, respond to, and manage emotions in ways that strengthen family connections. Throughout the program, participants will: Learn practical communication skills to […]

Jana Marie Foundation’s GROW 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. […]

REACH is designed to create a community full of acceptance, appreciation, and understanding for all by spearheading activities and discussions to end the silence that often surrounds mental health.

Tuning Into Teens is an evidence-based parenting program that equips parents and caregivers with the tools to better understand and support their teenagers. Developed to enhance emotional intelligence, the program focuses on helping adults recognize, respond to, and manage emotions in ways that strengthen family connections. Throughout the program, participants will: Learn practical communication skills to […]