Level Up! Mini-Grants

Making moves to promote the behavioral health and wellness of Palm Beach County youth. Mini-Grants For Youth, By Youth

Congratulations to the six youth Mini-Grant awardees!

BeWellPBC would like to give a big thank you to our Superstar Panelists who reviewed all the amazing applications and aided in the selection process. Special thank you to the Merrell Family Foundation and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation for their generous donations that made the Youth mini-grants possible.

Innovative Idea:

This project will help youth create a song or dance expressing how they feel or what they experienced to help other youth speak up or know they are not alone.

Innovative Idea: Don’t MASQ Your Identity

A masquerade ball aimed to encourage teenagers throughout Palm Beach County to surround themselves with supportive friends and mentors. “Don’t MASQ Your Identity’’ is designed to invite youth, adults, and anyone else interested in supporting our youth to participate in a ball based around the idea of not masking your true self. We invite everyone to dress medieval and wear masks and outfits that represent the TRUE you!

Innovative Idea: Behavioral Health Career Bilingual Informational Booklet

The booklet will highlight career education programs in Palm Beach County schools, such as the new Behavioral Health Technician curriculum (in Inlet Grove, Lake Worth, and West Boca high schools), and provide information on career pathways leading to professional degrees and industry certifications.

Innovative Idea:

The Palm Beach Pen Pal Project will consist of foster care youth in the community being carefully paired with a high school student. The particular high school student will keep in contact with the youth every month through letters and care packages. Each pair will hopefully build a connection and enable the students to act as mentors, friends, or just someone they can confide in and trust.

Innovative Idea:

Our purpose is to teach underprivileged teens around the Delray community the practice of Reiki to build confidence and comfort in their own energy. “We are looking to invite participants from local youth services organizations.”

Innovative Idea: Family Mindfulness in Nature

This project will allow students and families from underserved communities to visit the Morikami Museum to engage in a nature walk, practice holistic mindfulness in nature, and visit a local cultural center that they otherwise would not be able to see at zero cost. The goal is to teach both parents and their students about the importance of mindfulness and how to adapt this practice in their everyday life.