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We’re on a mission to help teens and pre-teens in central Indiana build resilience and improve mental wellness through research-informed programs rooted in connection—with animals, nature, and art. The Chris Center offers an innovative approach to teen wellness by connecting teens and pre-teens to nature and providing opportunities for human-animal interaction. Our programs include:
* PAWs Therapy

Dog Program
* Alpaca-Assisted Wellness Programs
* Mindful Arts Program
* Parent Education Series

For more information about our programs, please visit our website: www.chriscenterpaws.com

05/05/2026

What a fun night! 💛

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Kendra Scott x Kindling Minds Give Back Event. Your support means so much to our mission.

PAWS Wellness Support Dogs Ruby and Harley-Ann had some happy tails getting to meet so many new friends 🐾

A big thank you to Kendra Scott at Keystone Fashion Mall for hosting such a wonderful event and welcoming us into your beautiful space! ✨

05/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Melissa as our new Volunteer Recruitment & Onboarding Lead, serving in this role on a volunteer basis 💛

Melissa brings over 12 years of experience in talent acquisition, staffing program management, and leading recruiting teams. She will play a key role in helping us grow and strengthen our volunteer community—guiding individuals from their first moment of interest through onboarding and ensuring they feel confident and connected as they step into their role.

Her willingness to share her time and expertise in a volunteer capacity speaks deeply to her commitment to supporting youth mental wellness and expanding our impact.

Please join us in giving Melissa a warm welcome to the Kindling Minds community!

05/01/2026

A pretty perfect way to end the week… 💛
PAWS Support Dog Angel sharing quiet moments, smiles, and a little extra joy with students at Options Westfield. 🐾

04/30/2026

Last week, Kindling Minds teams visited the Carmel Clay Public Library to share appreciation and a little extra love with their incredible staff in honor of Library Workers Week.

PAWS Dog, Pita, made plenty of new friends—bringing comfort, connection, and joy to everyone she met. A true gentle giant 💛🐾

04/29/2026

Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? 💐💎

Join us at Kendra Scott this Friday, May 1st from 5–7 PM for a special give back event. 20% of proceeds will support Kindling Minds.

Can’t make it in person? Shop online all day Friday using code GIVEBACK-LVGQE.

Plus, a few of our PAWS Dogs will be there sharing extra love 🐾✨

04/27/2026

PAWS Support Dogs Beethoven and April soaking up some beautiful spring sunshine and the last few weeks of visits of the school year at The Orchard School !

04/24/2026

Jewelry + puppies + a great cause? Say less. 💛

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Join us at Kendra Scott (Keystone Fashion Mall) on May 1st from 5–7 PM and shop to support Kindling Minds! 20% of proceeds go back to support our mission.

Can’t make it? Shop online with code GIVEBACK-LVGQE all day on Friday!

We’ll have a few PAWS Dogs there ready to share some extra love 🐾✨

04/22/2026

Not every student has the words to express what they’re feeling.

Many students are carrying stress, anxiety, and overwhelm into their daily lives; often without the tools to process it.

That’s why creative spaces matter. 🎨

Our Mindful Arts Program gives students a chance to slow down using creativity to explore connection, self-expression, and emotional regulation.

04/20/2026

Our PAWS teams had such a meaningful day recently at the Bring Change to Mind High School Self Care Fair at AMP 16. 🐾

PAWS Dogs April, Kingsley, Beethoven, Harley Ann, Coco, and Angel spent the day meeting students, soaking up all the love, and creating space for calm and connection.

As part of a statewide student summit focused on youth mental health, students rotated through self-care stations — and we were honored to be one of them. 💛 Between workshops, rock painting, and bracelet making, students stopped by to recharge, reset, and share quiet moments with our (very adorable) four-legged team members.

These moments matter.
A pause. A breath. A connection.
That’s the power of the human–animal bond.

Thank you to Bring Change to Mind for including us in such an impactful day. We’re always grateful for opportunities to show up for students in meaningful ways.

04/16/2026

Did you know our PAWS Wellness Support Program is powered entirely by volunteer handler/dog teams? 🐾

The moments of comfort, connection, and joy they create in schools are truly priceless.

As our programs grow, we’re looking to add more incredible teams to help us reach even more students.

If you or someone you know have a calm, people-oriented dog who loves attention (and a heart for supporting youth mental wellness) we’d love to connect. 💛

👉 Visit our website at https://f.mtr.cool/yuzecwifyf for more info!

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PO 500
Carmel, IN
46082

Website

http://www.kindlingminds.org/

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