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05/12/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week reminder: Celebrate the small wins 💚

Drank enough water today?
Took a break when you needed one?
Cleaned one small area of your space?

Those things matter.

Small victories may not always look big from the outside, but they’re often the moments that help us keep moving forward.

This week, take time to recognize the progress, effort, and resilience in the everyday moments.

05/07/2026

We’re all “Wired for Belonging”, a powerful reminder during Children’s Mental Health Week. 💛

Belonging means feeling welcomed, accepted, respected, and valued, and it supports mental and physical health.

We’re sharing these “3 Things You Can Do to Promote Youth Belonging” cards from the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health for:

✅ Adults
✅ Parents/Caregivers
✅ Youth
✅ Schools
✅ Neighbors

Which card fits your role today? Tell us in the comments or share this with someone who would appreciate it. 💬

Source: Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health

05/06/2026

Children’s Mental Health Week is a reminder that every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and like they belong.

We’re proud to share resources from the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health to help build stronger, healthier communities for students. 💚

is a reminder that EVERYONE can promote youth belonging - a critical component to mental and physical health!

Parents - this week, we challenge you to get to know your child’s friends. Ask about them and encourage in-person time together.

05/05/2026

Teachers do so much more than teach. You notice the quiet student. You create routines that feel safe. You help kids feel seen.

During Teacher Appreciation Week and Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to say this: thank you for the care you bring to your classroom and your school community, every single day. And just as importantly, your well-being matters too. 💙

05/04/2026

Mental health touches every classroom, every educator, and every student.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminded that support matters. Safe spaces, trusted adults, and access to the right resources can make a difference in a student or educator’s life.

Through your support, we help fund programs and resources that bring care, connection, and mental health into Wisconsin public schools.💚

Join us in supporting mental wellness across our school communities: https://your.weabenefits.com/SupportMentalHealth

Because when we invest in mental health, we invest in students, educators, and brighter futures.

05/01/2026

Connection matters, especially when it comes to student mental health.

At the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminded how meaningful it is to create spaces where students feel seen and supported. Opportunities like the Student Art Contest help make that possible through creative expression. 💚

Today is the final day to submit artwork for the 2026 contest:
https://your.weabenefits.com/4urt8C6

🎨 Today is the final day to submit artwork for our 2026 Student Art Contest and the first day of Mental Health Awareness Month.

This year’s theme, belonging, closely connects to student mental health. Feeling seen, valued, and included can make a meaningful difference in student well-being, and art gives students a powerful way to express what connection means to them. 💚

🔗 Entries close tonight: https://your.weabenefits.com/4urt8C6

04/28/2026

Today is Pay It Forward Day, a reminder that small acts of kindness can create a powerful ripple effect.

It doesn’t take a grand gesture to make a difference. Sometimes it’s as simple as holding the door for someone, leaving a note of encouragement, or checking in on a colleague or friend. Thoughtful moments add up, especially in our school communities.

Those everyday acts of kindness are what we pour into our foundation’s work, supporting connection and belonging where it's needed most.

Tap ❤️ to keep the kindness ripple going.

04/27/2026

The deadline to enter our 11th Annual Student Art Contest is almost here! 🎨
🗓️ Final day to enter: this Friday, May 1, 2026

Educators, families, and friends, your encouragement helps make this possible. Let's cheer on and support Wisconsin public school students as they share what belonging means to them through art.

🔗: https://your.weabenefits.com/48pm1RX

04/24/2026

You'll feel good about this round of golf long after the 18th hole. ⛳

Swing for a Cause brings together educators, supporters, and community members for a day of golf that drives something bigger than the scorecard.

Proceeds help fund school‑based mental health programs across Wisconsin, giving schools added support where it’s needed most. 💚

🔗 Join us on the course: https://your.weabenefits.com/4vNdVN0

04/22/2026

🌎💚 Happy Earth Day! 💚🌱

Just as we prioritize our mental health, let's also extend that care to our planet. Today, as we celebrate Earth Day, let's nurture both our minds and the environment.

04/21/2026

Today is World Creativity Day 🎨

A chance to celebrate new ideas, perspectives, and the many ways creativity shows up in life. Especially through our Student Art Contest!

This year, students are invited to share their vision of Belonging. We cannot wait to see what they create!

Every piece is a reminder of how powerful creativity can be. 💙

🔗 Learn more: https://your.weabenefits.com/4vEtNkZ