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Encouragement Cards
ORGANIZATION: INSPIRING MY GENERATION CORPORATION
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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26 people are interested
Inspiring My Generation has donated over 20,000 encouragement cards. Our mission is to bring comfort and support to patients hospitalized in psychiatric wards nationwide through handmade cards of encouragement. You can create and donate encouragement cards, which should include drawings and a motivational message.
We believe that a small act of kindness can make a significant difference in someone's life, especially during challenging times. That's why we invite volunteers from all walks of life, from artists and crafters to students and professionals, to join us in creating these special cards filled with messages of hope, love, and understanding.
Duties:
- You must create a card; see the image below as an example
- All cards MUST contain only positive, supportive, and uplifting messages.
- As we cannot control who receives each card, please AVOID religious or gender-specific messages.
- Cards must be sent to 7957 N University Dr., #154 Parkland, FL 33067
Equipment:
- A piece of paper
- Crayons, markers, and/or a pen
- And a creativity mind!
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About INSPIRING MY GENERATION CORPORATION
Location:
5460 PINE CT, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33067, US
Mission Statement
Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the suicide rate through mental health awareness, conversation, education, and compassionate support. We strive to create a world where mental health is destigmatized and individuals feel empowered to seek help, engage in open conversations, and build emotional resilience. By amplifying mental health stories, providing essential resources, and fostering a sense of community, we aim to inspire positive change, promote well-being, and save lives. Together, let's normalize the conversation on mental health and create a future where no one feels alone in their journey.
Description
Inspiring My Generation is a non-profit with the intent of reducing the suicide rate through awareness, conversation, education, and support. We believe that small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges. Our goals are to normalize the conversation and reduce the suicide rate through spreading awareness and providing resources. Our main initiatives include our encouragement card program, spreading hope one card at a time. We strive to bring comfort and support to patients hospitalized in psychiatric wards nationwide through handmade cards of encouragement.
Our Normalize The Conversation Podcast opens up conversations with guests from around the world. These guests include different advocates, individuals with lived experiences, and licensed professionals. We have donated over 20,000 cards and have 200+ podcast episodes with licensed professionals, advocates, and more. Our founder and President, Francesca Reicherter, has created six interactive workbooks. She has presented at events such as NAMI CON 2023, CrisisCon 2024, and the Bridging the Gap 2024 Annual Conference.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Community,
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 19, 2025
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Visual Arts
- Drawing
- Painting
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
- Donation Requested
- For more information on how to donate, visit http://www.inspiringmygeneration.org/donate