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Breaking The Chains Through the arts-we foster creativity, connection, & communities to thrive. Our programs and advocacy are designed to Break these Chains!

MISSION: Breaking the Chains Foundation is committed to the prevention of body-focused and mental well-being stigma. Our mission is to use the power of art and expression to foster creativity, build connections, and create a community in which individuals can thrive. We do this by transforming research and personal stories into artistic programs aimed at increasing self-love, self-esteem, self-compassion, and self-awareness. Tapping into those internal strengths and protective factors can greatly enhance mental, physical, and emotional health. Whereas experiencing stigma of mental health struggles, isolation, and the pressures of body-focused societal messages are examples of links in the chains that bind us.

10/13/2026

💜✨ BREAKING THE CHAINS FOUNDATION — OUR MISSION, OUR IMPACT, YOUR SUPPORT! ✨💜

Breaking The Chains Foundation is proud to share this insightful video showcasing our programs, services, and the impact of our mission!

In celebration of our annual fundraiser, held September 9, 2026, at The Wool Factory in Charlottesville, Virginia, this video highlights our commitment to inspiring hope, fostering healing, and empowering individuals and communities through arts, wellness, education, and connection.

💜 NOW, WE INVITE YOU TO BE PART OF OUR MISSION!

As a nonprofit organization, your generosity helps us continue creating meaningful programs that empower youth, promote positive body image and self-esteem, support cancer survivors and caregivers, and nurture mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

✨ Every donation makes a difference. Every contribution helps change a life. Every act of generosity moves our mission forward.

🙏 Please consider making a donation today to help Breaking The Chains Foundation continue breaking barriers, transforming lives, and building a future where everyone has the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive.

🔗 DONATE TODAY: https://www.btcfcares.org/

To everyone who believes in our mission, supports our programs, and stands alongside us — THANK YOU! Together, we are creating a lasting impact and changing lives, one person and one community at a time.

💜 Together, We Can Break The Chains!

We are incredibly proud of our Breaking The Chains Foundation Youth Ambassadors who represented BTCF and our How To Love...
10/08/2026

We are incredibly proud of our Breaking The Chains Foundation Youth Ambassadors who represented BTCF and our How To Love YourSELFie Online Social Media Literacy Program at the Digital4Good Summit! 💙

Our Youth Ambassadors showed up with purpose, passion, and their voices—helping shine a light on the importance of digital wellness, social media literacy, online safety, and empowering young people to think critically about what they see online.

We are honored to partner with Digital4Good and be part of a movement that is working to create a safer, healthier, and more positive digital world for young people.

Together, we are giving youth the tools, confidence, and voice to challenge the narrative, question what they see, and use their influence for good.

✨ Youth voices matter.
Digital choices matter.
Together, we can make a difference.

10/03/2026

💜EPISODE 2

Can we understand youth mental health without understanding their world?

In Episode 2 of Beneath the Surface: Conversations on Youth Mental Health and Belonging ~ Debra Hopkins, President of Breaking the Chains Foundation sits down with su***de prevention speaker and strategist Amy Kathleen Lee to widen the lens from the young person to the world around them.

“The World We’re Asking Kids to Survive In”explores the culture, systems, pressures, and relationships shaping young people’s lives and why understanding the youth mental health crisis requires us to understand the context in which it is happening.

Because beneath mental health is the rest of the story.

“We’re asking them to solve problems we never had to solve.” — Amy Kathleen Lee

10/01/2026

“To honor yourself and love YourSELFie”💜💛💙🩷

A special glimpse inside our 3rd annual “Love YourSELFie Yourh Arts & Weness Camp Day” ~ hosted by Television Ciry Studios!✨❤️✨

🎥 by jillianrosereed
📸 Sherre Gonzalez
video footage Nicole Keledjian

A huge thanks to all our sponsors, team, staff, partners, parents, families, and guests🥰

See you all next year! ⭐️

7 Chairs Reflection✨Sharing space with these amazing women through the rehearsal and performance of “7 Chairs” was truly...
09/28/2026

7 Chairs Reflection✨

Sharing space with these amazing women through the rehearsal and performance of “7 Chairs” was truly life-changing for me.

The process was vulnerable, awakening, freeing—and deeply revealing. It created space to better understand ourselves, but also to see and understand others in ways that have shaped our lives. It reminded me how much we all need support, freedom, joy, connection, and healing.

What began in this room will continue to flourish through the lives we touch, the people we meet, and the moments when we choose to show up for one another.

Thank you, Alex Little and Kat Leist, for imagining and creating such a powerful 7 Chairs experience. ❤️

As an audience member, this work invites you to look inward while also feeling a deeper pull toward the people around you—those you know, those you encourage, and those who may simply need your support and understanding.

So, when you look at this photo, what you’re really seeing is joy, connection, vulnerability, and community.

✨ Pass your joy on.
✨ Create connection.
✨ Lead with love.
✨ Offer support.

You never know what it might mean to someone.

— Debra Hopkins, President, Breaking The Chains Foundation

✨ ONE NIGHT. BIG HEART. BIG IMPACT. On September 14th, we gathered at the beautiful Wool Factory in Charlottesville, VA ...
09/27/2026

✨ ONE NIGHT. BIG HEART. BIG IMPACT.

On September 14th, we gathered at the beautiful Wool Factory in Charlottesville, VA for our event, “The Night Out”— an unforgettable evening of purpose, connection, incredible food prepared by incredible chefs, entertainment, and community. ❤️

Our powerhouse Amy Hart, Chief Program & Growth Officer, and Eric Hart, Advisory Board Member, poured their hearts (no pun intended 😉) into making this special night possible.✨✨

From Big C New Me and How To Love Yourselfie to 7 Chairs and the Finding Alice Photography Exhibit, the evening celebrated the heart of what we do at Breaking The Chains Foundation — creating connection, raising awareness, and helping people create what’s possible.💜💛💙🧡

To our incredible sponsors, donors, chefs, entertainers, influencers, guests, and supporters — THANK YOU for showing up and sharing this night with us!✨

🥂 Let’s do it again!

📸 by Brian Wimer

09/24/2026

🔥 THEY’RE NOT JUST THE FUTURE. THEY’RE LEADING RIGHT NOW.

We are SO proud of our BTCF Youth Ambassadors who are representing Breaking The Chains Foundation at the Digital4Good Summit! 🙌✨

They’re bringing their voices and their passion for positive change as they share our How To Love Yourselfie Online Social Media Literacy Program — empowering young people to think critically about what they see online, challenge unrealistic ideals, and build a healthier relationship with social media and themselves. 📱💛

Watch their video. Hear their voices. Share their message. 💜💜💜💜💜

We are honored to partner with Digital4Good who is doing incredible work! Join us and other changemakers at this amazing summit!

LINK IN THE BIO!
🗓️ Monday, September 28, 2026
⏱️9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (PT)
📍Cooley LLP | San Francisco, California

09/18/2026

💕 Board Member and Creator of our How To Love YourSELFie Online Social Media Literacy Program, jillianrosereed chats about our partnership with Digital4Good for their Digital4Good Summit on Monday, September 28! 💙

This powerful summit brings together students, educators, industry leaders, and changemakers to explore critical conversations around:
✨ Digital misinformation
🔐 Digital safety
💚 Digital wellness
🚀 The future of our online world

Their goal? Making sure young people know that their voices matter, their experiences matter, and they have a place in shaping the future of our digital world.

📣 Help us spread the word!

Register FREE and host a watch party for your:
🏫 School
🤝 Organization
💼 Workplace
🏡 Home

🔗 REGISTER FREE — link in our bio!

Let’s come together to amplify youth voices and create a healthier, safer, more empowered digital future. 💙

To be seen and to be heard is heartbeat of “7 Chairs”🪑🪑🪑🪑🪑🪑. What an extraordinary experience with these amazing women s...
09/17/2026

To be seen and to be heard is heartbeat of “7 Chairs”🪑🪑🪑🪑🪑🪑. What an extraordinary experience with these amazing women sharing their stories through the art of dance at our event, “The Night Out”. Held at The Wool Factory in Charlottesville, VA.

So many photos from this evening to share - stay tuned!

Created by Alex Little & Katherine Ann Leist 💜

📸 Brian Wimer

We are thrilled to partner with Digital4Good for their Annual Digital4Good Summit ~ a student-led event that unites stud...
09/09/2026

We are thrilled to partner with Digital4Good for their Annual Digital4Good Summit ~ a student-led event that unites students, educators, technology leaders, nonprofits, and businesses to address today’s significant digital challenges.

This innovative event celebrates youth creativity, and we are excited to share our online program, “How To Love Yourselfie,” along with a special interactive booth featuring our Youth Ambassadors, Jordyn S. Curet Kennedy Garcia Auden Florence Wyle Aria Parry 💜💜💜💜

Join us and other changemakers for this inspiring gathering!

For more information – LINK IN THE BIO!
🗓️ Monday, September 28, 2026
⏱️9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (PT)
📍Cooley LLP | San Francisco, California

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