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The Shine Initiative focuses on promoting the mental health & wellness of young people through awareness and conversation.

10/21/2025

Wishing light, joy, and renewal to all who celebrate! 🌟
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time to honor the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. It's celebrated with lamps, sweets, family gatherings, and gratitude for the light in our lives and communities. Happy Diwali! 🪔

10/21/2025

Teamwork goes beyond the field! 🏈
Last week, Shine had the opportunity to visit Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) to talk with their student athletes about mental health literacy, stress response, and healthy coping skills. 💬
Special thanks to Ashley Gustafson of Navigating Through Quicksand for kicking things off with a great icebreaker! We're always grateful for the chance to help people better understand how the brain and body respond to stress, and how to support themselves and each other 🧠💪
Special thanks to WPI Football for bringing the team out!

10/20/2025

🍂Fall into self-care this season. Take time to slow down, breathe in the crisp air, and do the things that help you feel grounded and recharged. What's one small way you're taking care of yourself this fall?

10/16/2025

It's been a busy week for Shine so far! On Tuesday morning, the Program Team headed to Bancroft School for a conversation about Mental Health Literacy. 💬
Later that night, they joined the crew at American Flatbread Worcester for our Benefit Bake- thanks to everyone who came out and supported Shine! 🍕🎳
Stay tuned for more...

10/14/2025

A reminder to join us every Thursday in October at Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company to support Shine!

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10/14/2025

JOIN US TONIGHT!
Come out to American Flatbread Worcester for pizza and bowling 🍕🎳, hang out with the Shine team, and support youth mental health!

10/13/2025

For today’s we turn to our friends over at Finch for their

Sometimes the world moves fast, but that doesn’t mean we have to. 💛 Slow down, breathe, and move through the day in a way that feels right for you.

10/10/2025

What a great day as always! Thanks for the opportunity to spend time with your amazing ❤️

10/10/2025

Today is Day, a reminder that every one of us has the power to make a difference 💛

You can have an impact by:
💬Starting a real conversation
📚Sharing mental health resources
💛Practicing empathy
🌿Taking care of your own mental health
🌟Becoming a Beacon of Hope

are monthly supporters who help Shine bring mental health education, awareness, and stigma-reducing programs to students and schools all year long. Together, they make sure young people know they're not alone and that help is within reach.
✨Become a Beacon of Hope by choosing "Recurring Donation" when you click on this link: https://app.theauxilia.com/pay/Investintheshineinitiative

10/09/2025

✨We all need ways to recharge.
Fill in the blank: “I take care of my mental health by ____.”
Whether it’s playing a sport, walking your dog, journaling, or just taking a deep breath, your coping skills matter.
👉 Share this post, tag us, and tell us how you Let’s show the many ways we care about mental health during this

10/08/2025

Checking in with someone can make a bigger difference than you realize. 💛

Sometimes all it takes is a simple question to open the door for a real conversation 💬
In honor of and , today’s post is also shared in Spanish- because mental health and community care cross every language and culture. 🌎❤️

Swipe through ➡️ for ways to ask if someone’s struggling, and how to show up with empathy.

10/07/2025

Mental health matters- *to all of us* 💛
It’s what helps us show up, connect, and live fully.
We want to hear from you: Why does mental health matter to you?
Drop your answer below ⬇️ and remind someone they’re not alone 🫶

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44 Portland Street
Worcester, MA
01608

Website

https://www.shineinitiative.org/

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