YES Team - Helping Kids Succeed - The Hastings Way

08/07/2017

More science supporting the concept that Anchors are the key ingredient to help children develop resilience. One adult is critical - we encourage 5 for optimal development.

Why some children can thrive despite adversity.

08/04/2017

When we talk about the Helping Kids Succeed "model," we refer to Anchors. These are adults who have a significant impact in the lives of the young people around them.

But, can we dig a little deeper into just what makes a strong anchoring relationship so important? Yes!

As identified by Search Institute, strong anchoring relationships mean adults express care, challenge growth, provide support, share power and expand possibilities.

Are you creating strong anchoring relationships with the young people around you?

07/31/2017

When we talk about "creating webs of support" with the Helping Kids Succeed model - it applies to both kids AND adults. Strong friendships are extremely important for men and women.

"In a survey published by the AARP in 2010, we learn that one in three adults aged 45 or older reported being chronically lonely. Just a decade before, only one out of five of us said that. And men are facing the brunt of this epidemic of loneliness. Research shows that between 1999 and 2010 su***de among men, age 50 and over, rose by nearly 50%. The New York Times reports that “the su***de rate for middle-aged men was 27.3 deaths per 100,000, while for women it was 8.1 deaths per 100,000."

Powerful article with some strong opinions, but well worth the read....

An epidemic of loneliness is killing millions of American men. Here’s why.

07/28/2017

We would add "help your child develop a strong and healthy web of support with you and other adults, including teachers."

As a parent, you are your child's first and most important teacher. When parents and families are involved in their children's schools, the children do better and have better feelings about going to school. In fact, many studies show that what the family does is more important to a child's school su...

06/26/2017

We're going to be offering monthly classes for teens and young adults in our community soon...and one topic will be finances! Almost everyone has questions about saving, spending, school loans, etc. We'll be helping you find some good answers.

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06/26/2017

A welcome to some of our newest Teen Key Opinion Leaders, and a chance to say "thank you" to our existing team members! Dinner and a presentation at the Green Mill...looking forward to working with all of you!

06/09/2017

Congratulations to all the Hastings High School seniors graduating tonight! Best wishes on the next stage in your journey!
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09/28/2016

One brick at a time...one web at a time....we support the youth of Hastings!

From UWH LIVE UNITED Scholarship Recipient, Alexis Koren, "Hello, I just wanted to update you on school...I tested out of half of my math class, got another scholarship...my electronics lab I have 99.3% and in my lecture class for electronics I have 92.5%...I am two weeks ahead on the book work...my health is really improving as well...the support you guys give me is a tremendous help!!" United Way of Hastings is Building a Better Hastings. Help us make an impact on other local youth like Alexis. Donate today at www.unitedwayofhastings.org.

09/26/2016

Having strong, healthy webs isn't just for kids and teens! Adults most certainly need webs of support...throughout their lives.

"Many of their friends came through work, but those friendships tend to fade away when the job ends. There are older people who feel unneeded. There are younger people who feel lost. Somehow these longing souls never find each other."

One man’s journey through postindustrial America.