Kick The Stigma

07/26/2025

Check out our friends from Doolittle's Dinosaurs with this great event!

07/10/2025

🥪☀️ FREE Summer Lunch Program Reminder! ☀️🥪
The DuBois Area School District is proud to offer free summer meals to all children ages 18 and under—Every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday - Now through August 14th!
🍽 Meals are served from 11 AM – 1 PM at:
CG Johnson Elementary
DuBois Area Middle School (DAMS)
Treasure Lake Church
🚚 Plus, keep an eye out for the DASD Food Truck, making stops at various locations across the community for those who have a challenge getting to school sites.
👧👦 All kids eat FREE. 👨‍👩‍👧 Adults can enjoy a meal for just $3.

Find out more at https://bit.ly/DASDSummerLunch25

Let’s keep our kids fueled and healthy all summer long! 🌞💪

06/05/2025

Let's spread awareness!!!

A decision by Jeff Tech’s administration has the community asking serious questions about mental health. Community members and Jeff Tech students want to honor Bailee Bell at graduation. The school said no. On WTAJ News at 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 we'll hear from Bailee's mom and a member of Kick the Stigma

05/28/2025

Thank you to the Courier Express for showcasing the winners from Kick The Stigma 2025!

DuBOIS — The third annual Kick The Stigma: Day of Wellness brought an inspiring wave of support, awareness and celebration to DuBois City Park, as hundreds gathered to shine a

05/18/2025

We're thrilled to express our heartfelt appreciation to the community for rallying behind our "Kick The Stigma" event this year. As we mark our third year, we're committed to evolving and enhancing this event to better serve the community. Our mission is to cultivate robust support systems, nurture healthy relationships, and foster trust within communities, ultimately dispelling the stigma surrounding seeking and asking for support. We envision a future where everyone feels empowered to seek help whenever they need it, without hesitation. Your insights are invaluable to us - please feel free to share your thoughts, suggestions, and ideas with us. We invite you to join our meetings, board, and community, where everyone has a place and a voice!
A special thanks to our volunteers, thank you so very much!

05/18/2025

We would love to see AND share your photos. Scan QR Code, SHARE your photos of Kick The Stigma Day of Wellness!

05/17/2025

A great day was had by all! Thanks to everyone who attended, participated, volunteered, sponsored, and supported! Now let's keep this momentum and continue the conversation daily!

We are here if you need us!

Thanks WTAJ
https://www.wtaj.com/news/local-news/dubois-residents-learn-mental-health-resources-through-tournament/
Kick The Stigma 2025 WPAL Du Bois Fitness Center Team 814 Dubois YMCA

DUBOIS, Pa. (WTAJ) — DuBois residents learned about mental health resources through a daylong kickball tournament. “Kick The Stigma”, an annual mental health and wellness festival in it…

05/17/2025

Join us at DuBois City Park for a day of hope, connection, and mental health awareness! Whether you're here for the inspiring speakers, interactive activities, or incredible performances, there's something for everyone.

🗓 Date: May 17th

📍 Location: DuBois City Park

Here’s what’s happening on the Kick the Stigma stage throughout the day:

🔹 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM – Opening Announcements (Instructions for Kickball & Pickleball)
🔹 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM – Magic Show featuring Charlie
🔹 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM – Cross Roads with Caroline Rhodes
🔹 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM – Story Submissions 📖✨
🔹 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM – ASERT with Ryan Cramer (Autism Awareness)
🔹 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM – Robin McMillen (Passages and Foster Care Advocate)
🔹 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM – Wild World of Animals with Grant Kemmer III 🦉🐍
🔹 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM – Caroline Rhodes (Participant Success Story)
🔹 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM – Lizzie Waters (Peer Support Coalition)
🔹 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM – Proclamation Reading by Commissioner Dave Glass
🔹 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM – Mathew Federici (CEO - Copeland Center)
🔹 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM – Awards Ceremony 🏆
🔹 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM – Live Music Performance
🔹 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM – Closing Message– Thank You 💙

Let’s come together, break the silence, and support mental health in our community. See you there! 💙

07/27/2024

Today's the day! Kick The Stigma 2024 is here! Please come join us at the Dubois Memorial Park for a Day of Wellness. Let's talk today and everyday! WPAL Du Bois Fitness Center Team 814 Penn Highlands Healthcare Curaleaf DuBois Community Guidance Center Community Connections of Clearfield and Jefferson Counties WTAJ Connect FM Sunny 106 Radio Bigfoot