The Yellow Elephant

06/22/2026

WE ALL HAVE A STORY TO TELL!!

The Yellow Elephant Ministries is honored to bring the RESPECT Institute Story Sharing Training to Moultrie, Georgia.

This four-day training is for individuals who have lost someone to su***de, survived a su***de attempt, or both. Participants will learn how to share their stories in a way that is honest, meaningful, and safe while helping others find hope and healing.

📅 August 25–28, 2026 📍 Moultrie, Georgia Specific training location will be shared with selected participants.

Participants selected for the training may also have the opportunity to share their stories at the 10th Annual Be The Light Night on September 10, 2026, on the Downtown Moultrie Square in recognition of World Su***de Prevention Day and Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

Please note that the application includes questions related to su***de loss, su***de attempts, grief, healing, and personal experiences. Some questions may bring up difficult emotions. We encourage everyone to take care of themselves while completing the application, take breaks when needed, and only apply if and when they feel ready.

To learn more and apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeywGESr5-Pzu0OqrNPznT3DcM7sRuQCY4tPTkk8wMh6u8OHg/viewform

Every story matters. Every voice matters. Sometimes sharing your story can help someone else find hope.

06/22/2026

Parent burnout is real.

Sometimes we're so busy taking care of everyone else that we forget to check on ourselves.

Join us tonight for Growing Hope Together as we have an honest conversation about burnout, self-care, and the challenges that come with parenting.

Whether you want to share, listen, or just know you're not alone, we'd love to have you.

🕖 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 💻 Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81527341709

Growing Hope Together is sponsored by Lily in the Valley: A Federation of Families Chapter and Aspire BHDD/IMPACT.
Aspire BHDD Aspire Clubhouse Georgia DBHDD

06/22/2026

One last group photo from today. We will see everyone in July!

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day.

Today we celebrate the fathers and father figures who have loved, guided, protected, and supported those around them.

We also know this day isn't easy for everyone. Some are missing their dads. Some are grieving. Some are navigating difficult relationships. And some are carrying wounds that Father's Day can bring to the surface.

Wherever today finds you, know that your story matters.

Sending love to those celebrating and extra grace to those hurting. 💛

— The Yellow Elephant 🐘💛

06/20/2026

A Big Elephant Thank You

Since 2015, The Yellow Elephant has operated from our home, coffee shops, community events, and wherever we needed to be to meet people where they were.

Today, we're excited to share that The Yellow Elephant is now the first nonprofit organization housed at The HUB at Olive Branch Inc.

Thank you to Jerrell Anderson and Heather King for the opportunity and for the vision behind The HUB.
What excites me most isn't having an office.

It's what this space represents. It means greater access for the people we serve and the opportunity to work alongside other organizations that care deeply about our community.

The HUB is creating a place where resources, support, and relationships can come together under one roof, and we're honored to be part of that from the beginning.

We're grateful for this opportunity and excited to see how The HUB continues to grow and serve our community.

06/19/2026

Our fundraiser is live!!!

We went back to one of our original Yellow Elephant shirt designs and added hats, too.

Every purchase helps support The Yellow Elephant and the work we do to bring hope, support, resources, and encouragement to individuals and families in our communities.

Whether you've supported us for years or are just learning about our mission, we'd love for you to help us spread awareness by wearing your support.

Order yours here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/252334542811148

A special thank you to Georgia Boy for helping bring these shirts and hats to life and for supporting The Yellow Elephant's mission. We appreciate your partnership and support! 💛

Thank you for helping us remind others that every story matters.

Please click the link to complete this form.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth.

Freedom was declared… but not delivered all at once. And for many, it still hasn’t fully arrived.
Today isn’t just a celebration ,it’s a call to remember, to reflect, and to keep doing the work.

Because healing can’t happen without truth. And justice can’t grow where silence lives.

At The Yellow Elephant, we hold space for the stories that have been overlooked, the pain that’s been passed down, and the hope that still rises.
We see you. We honor you. And we keep going together.

🖤❤️💚

06/16/2026

This is a face of PTSD.

I was diagnosed in 2008. I've never been in the military, and I haven't experienced the kinds of trauma many people associate with PTSD. That's part of why I'm sharing this.

PTSD doesn't always look the way people think it does.

For me, it can show up as fear of messing up, questioning whether I'm good enough, or struggling when people leave. I also don't remember much of my childhood or even my twenties.

For years, stigma kept me quiet. But I've learned that there is strength in speaking up and asking for help.
I've also learned how connected physical and mental health can be. Treating vitamin deficiencies, managing my diabetes, and taking better care of myself has made a difference, even though it hasn't made PTSD disappear.

The last couple of weeks have been hard. I've questioned myself and my abilities more than once. But I also know I have a purpose. My job isn't to be perfect—it's to use the gifts God has given me, accept my weaknesses, and keep moving forward.

June is PTSD Awareness Month. If you're struggling, please know you're not alone, and it's okay to reach out.

Let's talk about the elephant in the room: stigma.
The more we talk about it, the less power it has.