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Inlight Institute

Our mission is to empower kids to care.

Our vision is to prevent youth violence and address mental health risks through education, empathy, and kindness so that children can excel in adulthood.

04/16/2026

We had a (sideline ✨) seat to spearheading & smashing the 10,000 Care Actions goal - and it was spectacular. ⚡️

Girls ages 5-14 stepped in and ran the booth themselves - shift to shift. They delegated, explained stations & pulled friends, siblings, coaches + parents into their fun. We love their off-field camaraderie - and the leadership and confidence on display was straight All-Star ⭐️. Well done!

🥎💛⚾️🏈⚽️🏉📚

Interested in hosting a Care Action Challenge on campus or at your field? These assemblies and pop-up stations are free. DM us.

04/09/2026

Inlight Institute founders, Jen and Courtney, turned their catalyst moments into an advocacy campaign for . That led to them to building to empower kids to care about themselves, others, and the planet on a mission to prevent the pathway to violence. Inlight’s Care Hard Program creates a culture of care in schools and communities with additional service learning projects + toolkits available.

⚡️⚡️ Fun Fact: Courtney and Jen met at karate class at age 11. Their youngest daughters are now almost 11.

“There is no better investment of time and money than the life of a child. They are the future.” - Alma Powell

03/24/2026

The Inlight Institute x Care Fair at smashed the challenge with over 11,000 care actions! Small actions add up to big impact 💛

was the nonprofit partner for the game. Their mission is to connect collegiate and pro athletes with kids at Children’s hospitals to create VIP sports experiences. Sports x Community x Hope.

We are grateful to the sponsors and fellow nonprofits who participated. Shoutout to .health, , , , , .xyz.

03/23/2026

A little spring lift - roughly 175 Care Kits with everyday essentials + teen faves, shared student to student.

💛 Happy Spring Break

March Joy is important. 80% of teens report stress spikes this time of year; between testing, off-campus pressures, food insecurity, and community safety.

Be safe and have fun, everyone!

05/26/2025

Happy Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

You’ve Been Clipped!

01/22/2025

🌟 Youth Advocate Spotlight 🌟

Today, we’re celebrating Brayden (11), Deven (12), and Finn (8) for their incredible efforts to raise awareness about food insecurity. Every year, they take on the PB Challenge to address the most pressing needs in their community. This year, in light of the LA fires, they not only supported their local food bank but also extended their efforts to aid LA wildfire relief.

These young advocates interviewed food banks in San Diego and LA to identify the top needs—peanut butter, granola bars, dry milk, and cereal—and then got straight to work! They created and distributed flyers to over 100 homes, asking neighbors to leave donations by their mailboxes. Thanks to their determination and community support, they collected an astounding 4,957 servings of food!

When asked why they took on this challenge, they said:
“We can either sit around and be sad, or we can get out there and do something about it to help make things better.”

Their creativity, teamwork, and gratitude remind us of the power of taking action. They shared: “We are so grateful for everyone in the neighborhood who supported our mission. Together, we can make a difference!”

01/11/2025

Natural disasters like the LA wildfires can be overwhelming for kids. We can support them by help them process their emotions, feel a sense of control, and find ways to make a positive impact. Involving children in community support activities can help kids feel less anxious and scared. 🌟

🌍 Expert Tip: Dr. Tamar Kahane, a licensed clinical psychologist, emphasizes the importance of honesty and validation: “Start by acknowledging and validating their feelings and the reality. It is scary. It’s not your job to pretend that everything is okay when it’s not.”

🌈 Meet Ireland, age 9! She created a brainstorm map to process her emotions, listing ways to feel better and how she could help the community. 💡 Parents can use this idea to help their kids understand and express their feelings.

🔹 More Ways to Support:
1. Peanut Butter Challenge: Donate jars of peanut butter to food banks! Peanut butter is high in protein and can help families in need. Resources are on our website to run this Service Project. 🥜
2. Donate to nonprofits: Contribute to organizations helping fire victims. Check out the link in our bio for a link to a campaign with vetted nonptofits to choose from. Kids can demonstrate ownership over where they want their dollar to impact.

📝 Parents: Create a brainstorm map with your child to:
• Write down feelings.
• Find actions they can take to feel empowered, like donating supplies, volunteering, or creating a community support card.

Together, we can show kids how to take action and help their community through tough times! 💪💙

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125 South Highway 101
Solana Beach, CA
92075

Website

http://www.inlightinstitute.org/

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