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Elevate WeHa, West Hartford, CT (2026)

A partnership between RiseUP, West Hartford Prevention Partnership, CT Youth Recovery & community leaders. Elevate WeHa is a collaborative community initiative designed to uplift, engage, and inspire West Hartford youth through the power of art, wellness, and civic connection. Led by The RiseUP Group and the West Hartford Prevention Partnership—alongside partners like Youth Recovery C

T, the Town of West Hartford, local schools, and neighborhood organizations—Elevate WeHa offers a safe and creative space for teens to thrive. At its core, Elevate WeHa is about celebrating youth voices and empowering the next generation to shape their communities through substance-free events, creative expression, and hands-on service opportunities. From public mural projects and silent discos to community art builds and mental wellness installations, Elevate WeHa provides young people with platforms to lead, heal, and connect. Whether painting alongside professional artists, assembling art therapy kits for youth in crisis, or dancing under the stars with their peers, students involved in Elevate WeHa are building more than art—they're building a movement rooted in inclusion, hope, and local pride. Follow this page for upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, photos of community impact, and ways to get involved.

09/29/2025

Please join us tomorrow in Blue Back Square at 3:30pm for our Community Mural Ribbon Cutting ceremony!

08/27/2025

👏 👏 thank you all that supported, volunteered, and sponsored!

From live art to local music, the back-to-school bash at Blue Back Square blended creativity, community and support in West Hartford. Festivities at the back-to-school bash in Blue Black Square on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. Photo credit: Mia Jaworski By Mia Jaworski Community groups including RiseUP f...

08/23/2025

West Hartford teens, families, and educators are invited to Blue Back Square on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 4:00–7:00 PM for an afternoon of art, entertainment, and community celebration at the Elevate WeHa Back to School Bash featuring the Concerned Parents of Color Greater Hartford (CPCGH) Backpack Giveaway.

This free, family-friendly, and substance-free event blends youth creativity, wellness resources, and essential back-to-school support—providing 500 free backpacks filled with school supplies to West Hartford families on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event Highlights:

* Backpack Giveaway (CPCGH): 500 backpacks with essential supplies for local students
* Live Music & DJ Performances: Featuring local teen talent and community favorites
* Mural Dedication: Community art in action—watch and participate
* Arts and Craft Station: Customize a shirt or tote bag with youth-designed artwork
* Face Painting
* Youth-Led Art Projects: Collaborative stations for all ages
* Wellness & Prevention Booths: Safety, Community Preparedness, Health and Mental Health, recovery, and family resource information
* Snacks, Vendors & More: A community block party atmosphere with purpose

For more information on West Hartford Prevention Partnership, please contact Gretchen Levitz at [email protected], 860-561-7571

06/02/2025

Friday was filled with such positive energy at Hall High! We are so excited to be bring more creative leadership opportunities to West Hartford students!

The RiseUP Group and West Hartford Prevention Partnership collaborated for the mural now completed at West Hartford's Hall High School. Hall junior Maya McMilllan giving a speech before the ribbon cutting for the mural. Photo credit: Ryan Leef By Ryan Leef A vibrant new mural celebrating diversity,....

05/28/2025

The mural is part of a community initiative featuring local nonprofits and students in the spirit of unity and wellness.

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