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Igniting Hope. Restoring Lives. | Read online. Dear Joseph, Families facing poverty are getting a hand up, men and women battling homelessness and addiction are finding new life, and our neighborhoods are being rebuilt . . . all thanks to you! I hope you’ll take just a moment to read so much good news in the following articles — every word is a credit to your support. As you do, I hope you’ll also consider a special gift to CityTeam. Funding this work during the lean summer weeks is a challenge, and we depend even more on friends like you continuing to stand with us. Please know how much I appreciate you. God bless you this summer. With gratitude, Kwinn Tucker Executive Director, CityTeam Chester So Thankful for YOU! When Irene was a child, her mom brought her to CityTeam for backpacks with school supplies. As an adult, she was a hard worker who saved carefully. She never dreamed she’d need to ask for help. But after the pandemic hit and she lost her job, just putting food on the table for her children became difficult. Thanks to you and other generous partners, she and her kids received meals and help they needed. “I have no idea what I would have done without the food,” she says. Getting AND giving help Today, Irene is a CityTeam volunteer. She says, “It’s such a blessing . . . I can’t pay CityTeam back in money, but I’m able to help in a different way.” She continues: “I’m so blessed by CityTeam. Not just for what you give, but for how you are, the way you treat us. You make me feel like I’m part of a family, like I’m not alone. I want to say thank you so much for giving and helping the community. And God bless you.” Kids + You = Potential • Kids naturally want what other kids have. A new backpack filled with school supplies helps a child feel better about themselves. • Self-confidence encourages children to try harder and do better in school. • Knowing their new backpack is a gift demonstrates God’s love, and yours, in a special way they understand. Providing local kids in need with new backpacks stuffed full of school supplies is a simple but powerful way to help them reach their potential. Share Your Love With a Neighbor in Need At CityTeam, summer is all about hope. By working together, we can provide individuals and families in crisis with the resources that will bring them hope. Your gift today will deliver services proven to equip people in need to weather the storm, find lasting change, and, ultimately, experience new life in Jesus Christ. Thank you! Read Full Newsletter Give Now

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New on the Blog! Check out what we're Reading, Watching, and Listening to this month including: Hardwiring Happiness by Dr. Rick Hanson Mysteries of Mental Illness a PBS docu-series Owning It: The Anxiety Podcast with Caroline Foran The Brave Ambassador Program is accepting applications! If you apply before July 31st we will send you a welcome pack so you can showcase This Is My Brave in style!  This program is designed for college students, in-person OR online, to change the culture on college campuses and open up the conversation around mental health. This is a grassroots campaign designed to meet college students right where they are. Not all students live with mental illness, but ALL students are affected by mental health. We at This Is My Brave will equip the Brave Ambassadors with ideas, events, materials, and more, but we want this to be created by and led by college students. We are seeking individuals who are actively involved in their college campus or would like to be! We need the storytellers, the advocates, the passionates, the outside of the box thinkers. We want students that share the vision of This Is My Brave - that we will one day live in a world where we don’t have to call it “brave” to talk openly about mental illness and addiction, we’ll simply call it “talking.”   Yes I want more information on becoming a Brave Ambassador Is this you or does it sound like someone you know? Then sign up now, or forward this email to someone you think would be a good fit to help us change the culture of mental health on college campuses around the country! This Is My Brave returns to the stage, in-person, this fall! Event details will be announced soon! If you are interested in sponsoring or advertising please contact This Is My Brave Program Manager Erin Gallagher: erin.gallagher@thisismybrave.org One Mind's I Am A Champion Contest We agree with One Mind when they say within everyone facing a mental health challenge lies the potential to be a Champion. The hallmark of a Champion is the ability to learn and grow. That's why One Mind and Laurie Hernandez are inviting you to participate in a new contest. We invite you to share a life lesson you’ve learned through your (or a loved one’s) experience with mental health challenges that has made you stronger. The first 100 entrants will take home free prize packages. All entrants can win incredible Finalist and Grand Prizes. By sharing your story, you can provide an example to inspire healthy growth in others. Artwork, essay, photography, video — the medium is up to you. We are currently accepting submissions for the 4th annual Mental Health Film Festival screening on October 10th, 2021, in Australia, US and the UK. If you have a film about mental health, or know someone who does, please encourage them to submit to our festival! Interested in giving online counseling a try? Check out BetterHelp.com. This Is My Brave has a partnership with BetterHelp.com - 20% off your first month of online therapy. Just go to www.betterhelp.com/thisismybrave, and you can get set up with a licensed therapist in the next 24-48 hours. It is possible to change your life, one day at a time. Check out Most Days.         Most Days 1:1 Session    Meet with John Wah, Product Manager for Most Days. The app has so many resources to utilize. Speak to an expert on their services to discuss everything they have to offer. Most Days Connection Session Sign-Up These sessions are great way to share, hear from others, and find accountability and support. We highly recommend them, especially at the beginning of your journey. Stay Connected! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to stay up-to-date with all things BRAVE! Simply click on the icons below to find us. Thank you to our 2021 National Sponsors: Forward this email to a friend or share on social media by clicking an icon below. Share Tweet Forward

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The latest blog articles published by SMART Recovery USA.  View this email online if it doesn't display correctly Here's a look at the latest blog articles posted by SMART Recovery USA. Visit the SMART Recovery blog to read more articles aimed at helping you, your loved ones, and your community overcome addiction. [Podcast] Learning How to Do Life Chuck Novak’s life hasn’t always been easy. A substance use problem led to five years in prison. While incarcerated, Chuck decided to use his time to change his life for the better. He earned a paralegal certificate and started on a path to recovery. Today, Chuck is a Master Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor and […] Read more » [Podcast] Incarcerated by Your Own Thinking Barry Grant’s experiences being incarcerated over 20 years ago changed and shaped his future forever. Today, Barry is the owner of S.A.F.E Counseling Services, Director of Outpatient Services at Hope House, and SMART board member. His tireless championing of the SMART program has helped countless people in their recovery journey. In this podcast, Barry talks […] Read more » About SMART Recovery  Founded in 1994, SMART Recovery uses science-based techniques that have proven to be effective in helping people recover from addiction problems involving any substance or behavior, including such things as alcohol, drugs, gambling, eating disorders, shopping, and internet use. Each week, many thousands of people discuss recovery progress and challenges at more than 3,400 in-person meetings in 26 countries, 55+ online gatherings, 550 local online meetings, and 24/7/365 internet message board forums. Participants use SMART to assume responsibility for their own recovery and become empowered using its 4-Point Program®: building motivation; coping with urges; managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and living a balanced life. For more information, please visit www.smartrecovery.org. If you have questions or wish to speak to someone at SMART Recovery, please email information@smartrecovery.org or call 440-951-5357. Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Blog Your contribution to SMART Recovery helps empower millions worldwide  with the tools to abstain from any substance or activity addiction. Information about alternative giving options: Send email to Giving@smartrecovery.org SMART Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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