HealthMPowers

12/11/2025

Time out for a little FUN! (One of the HealthMPowers values, BTW. 😉) We're celebrating long-time staff member, Kendall, who had a goal of getting out of her comfort zone in 2025 and joined an improv troupe . A year of growth in public speaking, problem solving and confidence came to a head this week as she performed in her first public show! And, you might notice another HealthMPowers alumni in the photos - Suzanne Glenn came out of retirement to be in the audience and was even chosen to come on stage. Join us in celebrating Kendall!

12/05/2025

Each year, our team does a service project to close the year. On Dec. 17th we'll be at one of our partner schools, Stone Mill ES, packaging food to send home to families for the holiday season. Showing up in community with our people is one of our values - in it together - and we invite YOU to join us. We're collecting food and essentials to be handed out on the 17th. You can donate non-perishable items and we'll make sure they get where they are most needed. DM us for more info.!

We are partnering with Helping Hands Ending Hunger INC. for another food drive! Come help us support the community in Dekalb County. This drive will take place Wednesday, December 17th at Stone Mill Elementary School (4900 Sheila Ln, Stone Mountain, GA 30083). Volunteers please arrive by 12pm to pack bags. If you and your family need food the distribution and loading cars will be from 2:30 pm to 4:30pm!

12/04/2025

We did it—together! 💛

Because of YOU, we met our $5,000 match and raised nearly $10,000 this Giving Tuesday to support Georgia’s youth leaders.

Your generosity means that in 2026:

✅ 300+ youth will be trained in Mental Health First Aid

✅ GEM will reach even more counties

✅ More student-led food pantries will open

✅ And more youth discovering their power to lead

You didn’t just help us reach a goal—you joined a movement. And it’s just getting started.

💛 Thank you for believing in Georgia’s young leaders who are transforming their schools and communities.

12/02/2025

It's —and Georgia's youth are already leading the change. 🌟

A Murray County student wasn't sure about joining the food pantry program. Then she saw food being thrown away while families were hungry.

"I loved being in charge of all the bags. I loved being needed."

This year: 66,924 lbs rescued. 2,000 families served. One student discovered her power.

That's happening everywhere:

💪🏽 500+ schools → 14 million minutes of physical activity logged

💪🏽 Youth leaders → winning statewide awards

💪🏽 Students → being certified as Mental Health First Aid responders

Youth don't just participate. They lead the change.

Today, every $ is MATCHED up to $5,000. https://bit.ly/4pgClLk

Join us as we aspire to a vision where every child is nourished and active!

12/01/2025

A note from our Board Chair, Jasmine Hoffman:

"Every time I meet a student impacted by HealthMPowers, you can see the difference—in their confidence, in their energy, in how they carry themselves. It's beautiful."

💎I've watched Pratima grow from a nervous 7th grader presenting to our board to a confident senior co-chairing our Youth Advisory Board.

💫I've watched Alvaro find his voice in board meetings and become Georgia's Rising Star Award winner, awarded by the Georgia Afterschool and Youth Development Initiative.

💪🏽At our Youth Summit, I met 26 youth leaders from 20 counties—and I saw that beautiful difference in every single one.

That's why our Board is matching every gift tomorrow on , up to $5,000.

You can see the difference when youth lead the change. Please oin us and invest in this work! https://bit.ly/4pgClLk

— Jasmine Hoffman, Board Chair

11/30/2025

"I loved being in charge of all the bags. I loved being needed." 💛

That's what a Murray County student said about running her school's food pantry.

Because of her and her peers:

✓ 66,924 pounds of food rescued

✓ 2,000 families served

✓ 55,767 meals provided

But the real impact? She discovered her power. She realized she's needed.

Youth across Georgia are leading the change right now. Students moving 14 million minutes. Girls in GEM discovering they belong. Youth becoming Mental Health First Aid certified and supporting their peers.

This , your gift doesn't just fund programs—it funds youth who are leading the change.

💛 http://bit.ly/4pgClLk

11/26/2025

🌟 Meet Marie – An Inspiring Student Leader! 🌟

Today, practice this calming mindfulness exercise with Marie to remind you to slow down, breathe, and take care of our mental health. 🧘‍♀️✨

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4Iqh0VrjtU

Why does this matter? Because mental health and physical health go hand-in-hand. When we pause and center ourselves, we create space for healthier choices and stronger bodies. 💪💚

Take a moment today to breathe deeply, stretch, and recharge. Your mind and body will thank you!

11/24/2025

Most kids are home this week ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. In case you need some quick ideas to make sure they stay active and balanced this week, check out these youth-created and led videos to add a little pop of activity to your week!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGQl_nxdns-nJT3m23XzB2o0KAR_vsVt6

11/20/2025

Every Kid Has Abilities 💪✨

At HealthMPowers, we believe movement is for everyone. That’s why we partnered with BlazeSports America to make our physical activity resources more inclusive. (Blaze Sports is an incredible organization empowering youth and veterans through adaptive sports.)

And as a result, our popular Jump Rope Kit got a major upgrade! We added diverse illustrations to reflect the communities we serve and introduced adaptations for students of all abilities—like cordless jump ropes for those who use wheelchairs or have balance challenges, and for younger students learning rope-turning skills.

Through creative brainstorming, we developed solutions that make physical activity accessible and fun for every child, including those with conditions like cerebral palsy. These changes help us deliver more relevant, inclusive programs so all kids can move daily and thrive.

Read more in our brand new annual report! https://hmp2025.framer.website/

HealthMPowers is a statewide nonprofit that creates opportunities for Georgia’s students to develop healthy lifestyles through movement and nutrition education.

11/18/2025

🎉 Celebrating 25 Years of Impact!

It's here! Our 2024-2025 Impact Report — a reflection of what we’ve accomplished together to advance child health and wellness across Georgia.

✅ 81,000+ youth adopted healthier habits through our programs
✅ 1,000+ youth advocates led change in their schools and communities
✅ 350 environments improved access to nutritious foods and physical activity

Read the stories of impact here: https://hmp2025.framer.website/?emci=cd346873-eebf-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=71137a89-8dc4-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=12937057

When Georgia children and youth lead the way, change happens!

HealthMPowers is a statewide nonprofit that creates opportunities for Georgia’s students to develop healthy lifestyles through movement and nutrition education.

11/10/2025

💎 Our Mantra - Keep Turning Toward Hope 💎

Even in moments of difficulty, the HealthMPowers team continues to show up—with purpose, heart, and unwavering dedication to those we serve. While some of our programming has been placed on indefinite pause, as directed by the state because of the federal shutdown, we can't pause our servant hearts. We are supporting food drives, reaching out to our partners and showing up as best as possible in spite of the uncertainty.

Last night, one of our team members met an educator at 8:30p.m. on her own dime and time to get supplies to a group of GEM girls. The effort was about honoring a program they love and helping them shine in a moment that matters.

The smiles in this photo reminds us all that our light is needed. And even when the path is uncertain, we choose hope. We choose service. We choose to keep showing up.

11/01/2025

Approx. 1.4 million Georgians rely on federal food assistance, or SNAP, to help put food on the table. This is nearly 13% of our total population. Nearly 69% of SNAP households in Georgia include children.

Starting Nov. 1st, SNAP benefits will be frozen due to the ongoing government shutdown. SNAP-eligible children and youth have been a primary focus of HealthMPowers programming for years. In this moment, HealthMPowers is stepping up to make sure that even in the most difficult of times. Please help us get the word out by sharing this graphic widely and together, we can make sure all children are nourished and active.