Butterfly Dreamz

10/17/2026

Check it out! 💜🦋

The wait is over! Applications are officially OPEN for the 2027–28 Bethune-Height Changemaker Pathways (BHCP)Cohort #5!
Are you ready to invest in your future and grow as a changemaker? BHCP is a one-year fellowship designed to helpundergraduate scholars accelerate their career and changemaker journeys through personal and professional development,mentorship, experiential learning, and meaningful community connections.
Rising freshmen through rising seniors from all academic majors and career interests are encouraged to apply for the Career Accelerator, the Impact Accelerator, or both.
Selected fellows will gain access to valuable resources, professional development opportunities, and a $2,000–$3,000scholarship to support their growth.
Applications are open now through October 26 at 11:59 PM. Your next chapter starts here!
Apply today: https://ncnw.jotform.com/form/cohort5

10/15/2026

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10/14/2026

Our My Bestie & Me Jewelry Making workshop has a new date! 💎💞

Join Butterfly Dreamz on Saturday, October 24th from 12–2 PM at Hayes Park West Rec Center for a free Connect + Create lunch workshop for Newark-area pre-teen & teen girls and gender-expansive youth.

Participants will explore what healthy friendships look and feel like, including the importance of trust, communication, boundaries, respect, and mutual support.

After the conversation, multidisciplinary artist and jewelry designer Jamesia Griffin () will lead a hands-on jewelry-making activity designed to encourage creativity, connection, and self-expression. Jamesia is an experienced local teaching artist and creative facilitator who leads inclusive, community-centered art experiences.

Girls can bring their bestie or come ready to build new connections in a welcoming and supportive space!

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Hayes Park West Rec Center
179 Boyd Street, Newark, NJ 07108

Lunch and all supplies are provided at no cost. We invite caregivers, educators, youth-serving professionals, and community partners to share this opportunity with the young people in their networks.

🔗 Register at butterflydreamz.eventbrite.com

10/13/2026

Know a high school student who would enjoy hands-on work experience and connecting with peers? 🤓

Butterfly Dreamz + Flourish Community Hub are offering Teen Work & Wellness Tuesdays at the Hub! Youth can choose between earning money ($20/session) or volunteer hours for their participation.

🗓️ Sessions begin October 27th, 5–6:30 p.m. Please share with a student or family in your network!

👉🏾 Learn more and sign up: butterflydreamz.org/intern

10/06/2026

Have an idea for supporting teens in our community? We’d love to hear it. 🫶🏾

Butterfly Dreamz + Rooted Research are offering $1,000 Youth Mental Health Mini-Grants in Newark, NJ, and Gary, IN! This opportunity grew from our Teen Mental Health Ambassadors’ research on the people, relationships, and everyday activities teens turn to for support.

Youth leaders, artists, educators and school staff, parents and caregivers, and youth-serving organizations based in either city are invited to apply. Grantees will also receive capacity-building support and join a local mutual aid network.

👉🏾 Learn more and apply by October 31, 2026:
https://www.rootedresearch.group/

Know someone with an idea? Send this their way. 🤓🦋

Working Together to Build Healthy Communities Welcome to the Rooted Research family, where community well-being is our top priority! Launched by Butterfly Dreamz, Inc. in 2024, our mission is to advance health equity in Lake County, IN, and Essex County, NJ. We work closely with local schools, commu...

09/26/2026

Greetings everyone! We’re moving today’s workshop to next month due to the weather. Please be safe, and we’ll see you soon! ☔️🦋

09/18/2026

My Bestie & Me Jewelry Making for pre-teen and teen girls + gender-expansive young people in Newark! 💎🦋

Healthy friendships can help young people feel seen, supported, and free to be themselves.

At our next Connect + Create free lunch workshop, Newark girls will participate in an engaging conversation about identifying and maintaining healthy friendships. Together, we’ll reflect on qualities such as trust, respect, communication, boundaries, and mutual support.

Following the conversation, featured artist Phoenyx will lead a therapeutic, hands-on jewelry-making activity that encourages creativity, self-expression, and connection.

Participants can attend with a friend or come ready to build new connections in a welcoming space! ✨

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Hayes Park West Rec Center
179 Boyd Street, Newark, NJ 07108

Spots are limited! 🔗 Encourage your young people to register today at ButterflyDreamz.Eventbrite.com

09/13/2026

Unfortunately, we have to cancel tomorrow’s kickball kickback due to a family emergency. 😔 We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and for the short notice. However, we look forward to seeing you all soon at our next event. We hope you all have a beautiful rest of the weekend. 💕🦋