November showcases the New Roots program as the final focus in our "Program History" series. See for yourself how New Roots have left their mark on so many student's lives in such a short period of time.

Motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously stated, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” While this may sound like an oversimplification of our close relationships, the point is to understand how the people closest to us influence our thoughts, habits, and even our choices. Though this evaluation is not intended for judgment, it highlights the profound impact we have on one another. These people have become the inner circle within our “sphere of influence”, which...

You may or may not have heard about the most recent after school program conducted by our New Roots Program, the Kindness Krew. This program has been developed by New Roots Program Director, Erica Stefanow, in order to promote one of the most enduring qualities a person can have – kindness . Kindness Krew presents fun and foundational exercises that allow students to express their feelings of kindness in positive and impactful ways. This helps students share compassion with others, inside and...