Inspire to Rise, Inc.

10/14/2026

Stronger communities start with connection and conversation. 💛

In September, Miley, Inspire to Rise’s Clay County Coordinator, represented ITR on a mental health panel at the Clay Safety Net meeting.

We’re proud to be part of conversations that bring community partners together around mental health and the well-being of local families. Thank you, Miley, for representing Inspire to Rise and helping keep this important conversation going!

Together, we can build a community where more people feel supported, connected, and comfortable reaching out for help.

10/09/2026

✨ Celebrating Leadership, Culture & Community! ✨

On September 17, we had the honor of celebrating Jacksonville’s vibrant Hispanic community at the City of Jacksonville’s 3rd Annual Unidos Jax Dinner! 🎉

This special evening recognized the incredible leaders and changemakers whose dedication, resilience, and contributions continue to make a lasting impact on our community.

We are especially proud of Felix Joseph, a Youth Peer with Inspire to Rise, who was recognized as a Youth Community Leader! 🌟👏 Felix's recognition is a wonderful reminder of the power of young voices and the difference our youth can make when they step up to lead and inspire others.

We also want to recognize our very own President & Founder, Aida Seeraj, whose leadership and dedication helped bring this beautiful celebration to life through her work organizing and planning the event. ❤️

Congratulations to Felix and all of this year's honorees! We are grateful to be part of a community that celebrates culture, uplifts leaders, and empowers the next generation.

10/05/2026

Every child deserves someone who sees their potential. ❤️💛

This World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the educators who listen, encourage, and help young people believe in themselves. Your impact reaches beyond the classroom—helping build stronger families and stronger communities.

At Inspire to Rise, our INSPIRED Youth program offers an alternative school option for young people who need additional support or a different learning environment to thrive.

Know a child who could benefit? Start with our referral form:
https://www.weinspiretorise.org/inspired-youth-iy-referral

Tag a teacher who inspired you, and help us say thank you! 🍎

10/05/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? This could be a great option!

When life gives you lemons, squeeze out the stress! 🍋

Join The Lotus Flower Project for a FREE workshop for women and girls ages 12 and up! Learn practical techniques to reduce stress, prioritize self-care, and approach life’s challenges with greater calm and confidence.

Take a moment to pause, recharge, and pour into YOU—you deserve it! 💛

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
🎟️ Two sessions available—choose your session when registering.
💛 Yellow attire is welcomed but not required.

All workshop participants are eligible for FREE resources, including clothing, food, baby essentials, and household and hygiene items.

Click the registration link to reserve your seat: https://calendly.com/lotusflowerprojectinfo/self-care-saturday

Invite a friend and join us to squeeze out the stress! Registration is required to attend.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE: Please make sure you are able to attend before registering. Seating is limited, and each reservation holds a space another participant could use. If your plans change, please cancel within 24 hrs so someone else can attend. Participants who do not show up may not be eligible to book future workshops.

09/29/2026

Clay County parents of girls ages 8–13 — Inspired Dance is here!

We’re excited to bring Rakad Dance Camp’s popular Inspired Dance After School Program to Fleming Island after a wonderful response to the program in Duval County.

Girls will spend Thursday afternoons enjoying dance and joyful movement while developing teamwork, confidence, and leadership skills in an encouraging environment.

The program begins October 1 at Inspire to Rise’s Clay Campus and meets Thursdays from 5–6 PM.

Space is limited, so register your child today: tinyurl.com/InspiredDance2026

And please share with other Clay County families who may be interested!

09/28/2026

We’re still smiling from Saturday’s Harvest Hangout! 🌱☀️

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our incredible community partners for sharing your time, resources, and commitment to our community. And a special thank-you to Miss Juneteenth for joining us for this meaningful day! 💛

As Su***de Prevention Month comes to a close, we want to remember that the conversation about mental health must continue year-round. Keep checking in. Keep listening. Keep sharing resources. Keep creating spaces where people know they are seen, valued, and supported.

Together, we’re growing more than a garden—we’re growing connection, awareness, and community. 🌻💚

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09/25/2026

🍂 TOMORROW! 🍂

Our Harvest Hangout is almost here, and we’d love to see you there!

Join Inspire to Rise and the Center for Children’s Rights TOMORROW for a FREE day of community, connection, and mental health & wellness.

🎮 Games & activities
🍽️ Free lunch
🎶 Music & entertainment
🤝 Community resources
💛 A chance to connect, learn, and have fun together

📅 TOMORROW — September 26, from 10AM to 2PM
📍 Inspire to Rise
5927 Old Timuquana Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32210
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

During Su***de Prevention Month, let’s come together to talk, listen, support one another, and strengthen our community.

Bring a friend, bring the family, and come hang out with us! 🍁

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09/25/2026

We need to talk about it. 💜

In this deeply moving episode of Inspiring Community, Cheryl Crawford-Deas opens up about losing her son, Darnell “DJ” Deas Jr., to su***de—and how that loss inspired her family to create the Darnell Deas, Jr. Marvelous Light Foundation to promote mental health awareness and su***de prevention.

Her story is a powerful reminder that conversations about mental health matter. Listening matters. Connection matters. And asking someone how they’re really doing can matter more than we know.

🎧 Hear Cheryl’s story and the full conversation:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255137/episodes/18476991

And this Saturday, we’re bringing that spirit of connection into our community. 🍁

Join us for our FREE Harvest Hangout at Inspire to Rise for a day of mental health and wellness, community resources, activities, music, food, and connection.

📅 September 26
📍 5927 Old Timuquana Rd., Jacksonville
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Come together. Talk. Listen. Connect. 💛

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09/23/2026

🍁 THIS SATURDAY! 🍁

Let’s gather, connect, and have some fun while making space for conversations about mental health and wellness.

Join Inspire to Rise + the Center for Children’s Rights for our FREE Harvest Hangout!

🎮 Games & activities
🍽️ Free lunch
🎶 Music & entertainment
🤝 Community resources
💛 Community connection

📅 September 26, from 10AM to 2PM
📍 Inspire to Rise | 5927 Old Timuquana Rd., Jacksonville
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Want to explore some mental health resources before you join us? Check out CredibleMind—a free platform with evidence-based resources covering topics from stress and anxiety to grief, depression, relationships, and more.

👉 Explore CredibleMind https://ccafl.crediblemind.com/

This Su***de Prevention Month, let’s keep the conversation going—and make sure our community knows that support, resources, and connection are available.

See you Saturday! 🍂

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