Grounded Inc.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

We were honored to participate in the 14th Annual Peace Walk hosted by Benton Harbor High School. We were proud to stand alongside others working to build a safer, stronger, and more peaceful community. Together with students, educators, community leaders, and residents, we walked in support of unity, understanding, and a brighter future for our community. One family. One city. One future. Thank you to everyone who made this meaningful event possible. ✨🕊️

Shirts: Shonny Jones Dyson 🔥

06/01/2026

💛💜JUNE: PEACE UNDER PRESSURE💜💛
Pressure is something every young person faces, whether it’s challenges with friends/family, making difficult decisions, or simply navigating the emotions that naturally come with growing up. This month at Grounded, we’re creating space for youth to slow down, breathe, and learn how to carry real, lasting peace through life’s pressures.

✨ Here’s What We’ll Cover:
✔️ Peace of Mind: Learning how to remain grounded in God’s peace during stressful and uncertain circumstances
✔️ Peer Pressure: Recognizing unhealthy influences, making wise decisions and setting healthy boundaries
✔️ Armor of God: Learning how the Armor of God helps to stand firm when facing challenges and negative influences
✔️ The Lord’s Prayer: Exploring how prayer can help process emotions, find guidance, and stay connected to heart of God

📅 Here’s What’s Happening:
✔️ June 3rd: Peace Walk – Community Event
✔️ June 13th: Juneteenth Parade
Grounded is honored to walk in the Juneteenth Parade this month with our youth, celebrating freedom, unity, and culture. We invite all of our youth and parents to walk with us. More details to come💛
✔️ June 26th: Youth Gun Violence Summit – Community Event
✔️ June 27th: Grounded Hangout
A safe space for youth to build emotional resilience, learn how to find peace in the midst of life’s pressures, and connect with others in a loving, creative environment.
• 246 Pipestone St. Benton Harbor

🌳Grounded Roots
Join us every Sunday at Bethel CRC for Grounded Roots. Our Sunday sessions are safe spaces designed to help our youth build a strong biblical foundation that nurtures wisdom, shapes character, and develops Christ-centered values to guide how they live and grow.

EVERY SUNDAY. 10AM. 246 Pipestone St.

💛Get Connected to the Grounded Program!
Through mental health coaching, life skills education, creative expression, prayer, and academic support, each child receives a personalized plan designed to help them grow with confidence, resilience, and purpose.

05/24/2026

💛GROUNDED HANGOUT RECAP💛
For today’s Hangout, we curated a space for our youth to engage in thoughtful, necessary conversations about emotional awareness, healthy coping skills, and the life of David. Together, we explored how David’s relationship with God was ultimately the anchor that strengthened his ability to navigate adversity, uncertainty, and emotional hardship with courage and resilience.

One of the highlights of the day was an interactive activity where balloons labeled with emotions such as fear, anxiety, sadness, and worry were popped one by one. As each emotion was revealed, we unpacked the realities of those feelings and discussed healthy, practical ways to navigate them in everyday life.

💛 Beyond the Hangout
Through the Grounded Program, every child receives a personalized support plan tailored to their individual needs, strengths, and goals. This allows us to meet them where they are and support their meaningful growth.

✨Get connected today: https://groundedincorporation.org/groundedprogram

05/21/2026

✨TWO DAYS AWAY✨

Our next Grounded Hangout is THIS Saturday, and we are so excited to connect with everyone again! We’ve planned such a fun and meaningful afternoon filled with exciting games, creative activities, growth opportunities, and encouragement.💛

This Hangout is designed for youth ages 4–17 and creates a safe space for them to strengthen their emotional well-being, develop healthy coping skills, and connect with others in a loving, creative environment.

🗓 Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
⏰ 12 PM - 2 PM
📍 246 Pipestone St., Benton Harbor, MI

✨Registration is not required, but it is highly encouraged! Register here today: https://groundedincorporation.org/groundedhangoutregistration

05/20/2026

We had a great time attending the Mental Wealth & CTE Expo and Press Conference at Benton Harbor High School.💛

It was inspiring to hear from students and organizers, and to see our young people using their voices to engage in important conversations surrounding mental health, and the resources and opportunities they would like to see within our community that they feel would be beneficial.

Thank you to Dr. Cindy Goodson and Elizabeth Bolles for inviting us, and all of the organizers for helping create an empowering environment for positive change.

We encourage everyone to join the 90-Day Peace4Life Challenge and the Peace Walk on June 3rd, hosted by Peace4Life and YES Fresh Start! Learn more about it here: www.peaceday247.com ✨

05/18/2026

‼️THIS Saturday‼️ May 23rd, at the Grounded Hangout, the youth will:

☑️Strengthen their emotional wellness, develop healthy coping skills, and connect with others in a loving, creative environment.
☑️Learn through King David’s life that we can bring every emotion before God, find encouragement, and remain rooted in Christ.
☑️Develop a personal relationship with God through prayer, reflection, and listening.

📍246 Pipestone St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 from 12pm-2pm

💛Get Connected to the Grounded Program Today!
Through our program, each child receives a personalized support plan tailored to their strengths, needs, and goals. We are committed to nurturing emotionally healthy, resilient, and purpose-driven youth. Begin your child’s journey today ✨https://groundedincorporation.org/groundedprogram

05/15/2026

We had an amazing time completing Youth Mental Health First Aid training at Corewell Health Center for Wellness!💛

This experience strengthened our ability to recognize mental health and substance abuse warning signs and symptoms in the youth. We will respond with care and confidently serve as support within our community. We also learned more about Narcan administration, overdose awareness, and how to navigate high-stress situations with compassion and reassurance.

A special thank you to our incredible facilitator, Mrs. Terri Albers, a Community Health Specialist at Corewell Health. Additionally, thank you to The National Council for Mental Wellbeing for opportunities to grow our knowledge and strengthen our leadership. We’re always grateful for opportunities to deepen our impact and better serve the youth and families around us.✨

05/13/2026

Happy 5:13 Day! 💛✨

James 5:13 teaches us that no matter what we’re feeling, whether we’re walking through hardship or standing in joy, God is the steady hand we should always reach for, and that gratitude and prayer are powerful coping tools.

As we navigate this week and forevermore, speak these Bible affirmations over your home. Also, take time to check in with your kids using the Feelings Thermometer. This simple tool gives them the language to describe what they’re feeling on the inside. It helps them better understand and express their emotions healthily, so we can take the necessary steps forward and continue living a more grounded, blessed life. These adjustments in how we think and speak don’t just influence our moods; they transform our hearts.💛🫶🏾

Get connected with us today! Our next Grounded Hangout is Saturday, May 23rd, and we couldn’t be more excited. This is a safe space for youth to strengthen their emotional wellness, develop healthy coping skills, and connect with others in a loving and creative environment.

Register and request transportation today! We can’t wait to welcome your child(ren).✨ https://groundedincorporation.org/groundedhangoutregistration

📅 Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
🕐 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 246 Pipestone St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022

05/09/2026

Our field trip to the Blossomtime Parade was a success! We’re grateful for moments like these that bring families, friends, and our community together through joy, connection, and sweet memories.💛✨

Get connected with us today and sign up for our upcoming Grounded Hangout on May 23rd! This is a safe space for youth to strengthen their emotional wellness, develop healthy coping skills, and connect with others in a loving, creative environment. Register here: https://groundedincorporation.org/groundedhangoutregistration