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🚀 LEVEL UP! FOR YOUTH, BY YOUTH! 🚀 The Level Up Youth & Teen Conference brought young people together for a powerful day of learning, leadership, and connection. Through engaging conversations and youth-led sessions, participants explored mental health and wellness, healthy relationships and boundaries, communication, conflict resolution, bullying prevention, leadership, and positive decision-making. More than a day of conversation, Level Up gave youth practical tools to navigate challenges, strengthen their confidence, and use their voices to create positive change in their schools, families, and communities. A special thank-you to our Youth Advisory Council, whose members led important conversations and shared valuable insights and tools with their peers. Their leadership demonstrated the power of creating opportunities for youth, by youth. We are incredibly proud of the way they showed up and encouraged others. We also extend a special thank-you to our youth guest speaker, Sarai Lokey, for opening the conference and sharing an inspiring message about self-love and mental wellness. Her words helped set the tone for a day of meaningful conversation, connection, and growth. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Beaming Brite Mentoring, Inc. and their team for their partnership, dedication, thoughtful preparation, and support in facilitating the sessions. Together, we created a meaningful experience centered on uplifting and empowering young people. Thank you to every young person, family, partner, volunteer, and community member who helped make Level Up a success. By investing in youth and elevating their voices, we are helping build stronger, healthier communities. 🧡💙 #LevelUpConference #YouthLeadership #youthempowerment #communitypartnership #foryouthbyyouth

We love supporting and elevating youth voices! 🧡📚 Each of our Youth Advisory Council members received an autographed copy of Sarai’s book, Holy Rebel, and we’re so proud to support this young author! Sarai, your voice matters, and seeing you bring your ideas to life is something to celebrate! Keep writing, inspiring, and sharing your gifts! If you haven’t purchased your copy yet, you can also order online. Join us in supporting Sarai and celebrating youth who are making their mark! ✨ #JaredsHeartOfSuccess #YouthVoice #YouthLeadership #HolyRebel #supportyoungauthors

🧡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬! During 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, Jared’s Heart of Success reminds youth that their words and actions matter. Through honest conversations and activities, we help young people practice listening, showing empathy, including others, and communicating with respect. We encourage youth to speak up and seek support from a trusted adult when they experience or witness bullying. Together, we can create spaces where every young person feels safe, valued, and heard. #BullyingPreventionMonth #RespectStartsWithUs #JaredsHeartOfSuccess #ViolencePrevention

During World Space Week, October 4–10, 2026, youth at Jared’s Heart of Success explored the science of our skies through our afterschool STEM activity, Cloud Chasers! ☁️🚀 Through a cloud-in-a-jar experiment, students learned how clouds form and the conditions needed for rain. They made predictions, recorded observations, and brought their learning to life by creating their own cloud artwork. Youth also practiced teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. These experiences support our goal of developing young leaders and preventing violence while opening doors to new interests, future careers, and opportunities. #WorldSpaceWeek #STEMLearning #AfterschoolMatters #JaredsHeartOfSuccess #ost

Every day, we’re working behind the scenes at Jared’s Heart of Success, pouring into our youth and teens and creating space for honest conversations. We’re giving them practical tools to express themselves, work through disagreements, and handle conflict before it escalates into an altercation or gun violence. Special thanks to Mr. Ansen for facilitating today’s session on active listening, tone of voice, and body language. How we listen, speak, and respond can make a difference in whether a conversation builds understanding or increases tension. Helping young people pause, listen to understand, and express themselves respectfully is a critical part of our violence prevention work. These are skills they can carry into their classrooms, homes, and communities. 🧡 #youthandteens #violenceprevention #startearly

💚 October 10 is World Mental Health Day. At Jared’s Heart of Success, we believe every young person deserves to feel seen, valued, and heard. To anyone struggling, grieving, feeling alone, or taking steps toward healing—we’re sending love and support. If you or your child needs support, reach out to us. We can help connect you with counseling services and community resources. You matter. Your feelings matter. You deserve care and support. 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #JaredsHeartOfSuccess #mentalhealthishealth #mentalwellness

Parents, give yourselves a hand clap! 👏🏽🧡 You took time out of your Saturday to bring your youth to today’s Level Up Conference and participate in our Parent Engagement Session. Your presence matters, and we are grateful you made time to learn, connect, and grow alongside your youth! A special thank-you to Mr. Ansen for facilitating such an impactful session! Parents shared how much they enjoyed the conversation, and their survey responses reflected that same enthusiasm. Thank you for sharing your time and insight and helping our parents feel supported as they support their youth. To every parent who joined us, thank you for showing up with love and purpose. You are an important part of helping our youth LEVEL UP! @beamingbritementoring @jaredsheart #JaredsHeartOfSuccess #LevelUpConference #ParentEngagement #SupportingOurYouth #beamingbritementoring

Special thanks to 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 for featuring our Founder and Executive Director, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒. 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧, in “𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.” 🧡 Her journey of honoring her son 𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝’𝐬 life through service is at the heart of 𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. That commitment continues through our work empowering youth, promoting peaceful conflict resolution, and supporting families. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share the story behind our mission and the purpose that keeps us moving forward. Read the full interview: https://boldjourney.com/meet-sharmaine-brown #JaredsHeartOfSuccess #BoldJourney #PortraitsOfResilience #YouthEmpowerment #JaredsLegacy

As we close out October, we’re highlighting Khloe, our Youth Advisory Council President, and her message for the month. 🧡 Each month, our council members have an opportunity to share a theme and their perspective. Khloe reminds us to recognize our growth, give ourselves credit for what we’ve overcome, and not let our past hold us back. Take a moment to hear her words of encouragement! #JaredsHeartOfSuccess #YouthAdvisoryCouncil #YouthVoices #leadwithheart❤️

🌟 Special Recognition: Outstanding Peer Leader🌟 Join us in congratulating Kamari! Each day, she came in ready to support her fellow youth in the program, checked to see where help was needed, and stepped up to lend a hand. From encouraging her peers to helping lead sessions, Kamari showed leadership through her actions. In appreciation of her initiative, leadership, and willingness to help others, Mrs Ambeau presented Kamari with a gift card. We’re proud to celebrate the positive difference she’s making @jaredsheart 🧡 #JaredsHeartOfSuccess #YouthLeadership #PeerLeader #SpecialRecognition #makingadiffrence

A little peek into a powerful opening! 🧡🎤 Guest speaker Sarai Lokey helped set the tone for yesterday’s Level Up Youth & Teen Conference with a message about self-love, mental health, and the importance of caring for ourselves. Her words encouraged our youth to recognize their worth and make their well-being a priority. Thank you, Sarai, for sharing your voice and helping us kick off an impactful day! @sarai_lokey #LevelUp2026 #JaredsHeartOfSuccess #YouthVoicesMatter #SelfLove #YouthMentalHealth YouthEmpowerment ForYouthByYouth

It was great to be part of the Georgia Justice Summit 2026! A day of learning, sharing, and connecting to strengthen our work and communities. Special thanks to the Justice Fund of Georgia for bringing us together! #GeorgiaJusticeSummit #JaredsHeartOfSuccess #CommunityPartnerships

📣 The countdown is on! Join us next Saturday, October 24, for the Level Up Youth Conference! Youth and teens will learn practical ways to support their mental wellness, build healthy relationships, set boundaries, communicate through conflict, and make confident, positive choices—all while strengthening their leadership skills. For youth. By youth. Bring a friend, your youth group, or your teens for an afternoon of learning, connection, and growth! 📅 October 24 | 12–3 PM 📍 542 Moreland Ave, Suite 212, Atlanta ✅ FREE event • Lunch provided 📲 Registration is required—scan the QR code on the flyer to register today! #LevelUpYouthConference #YouthLeadership #MentalWellness #JaredsHeartOfSuccess #BeamingBrite

Out in the community with our partners at FIBC for Trunk or Treat, sharing resources, candy, and family fun! 🎃🍬 #communitypartners #jaredsheartofsuccess #resources #trunkortreat

📣 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓!🧡 Tickets are officially on sale for our 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞—and we’re just one month away! For the past six months, students have been creating, learning, and expressing themselves through art, dance, and storytelling. Now they’re ready to share their work with you! Joining them this year, our Youth Advisory Council will present a special gun violence prevention story performance. 📅 December 5, 2026 | 2–5 PM 🎟️ Get your tickets now at jaredsheartofsuccess.org/events! Come celebrate their creativity, growth, and voices! #CreativeResolve #JaredsHeartOfSuccess #YouthVoices #ArtDanceStorytelling

🌟 As October wraps up, we’re celebrating Stanley, our Shining Star of the Month! His hard work, growth, and determination earned him this recognition and a $25 Visa gift card. Congratulations, Stanley! Keep working hard, leading by example, and making a difference! 🧡 #JaredsHeartOfSuccess #ShiningStar #YouthRecognition

🌱 Planting Seeds for a Healthy Future In recognition of Red Ribbon Week, our “Planting Seeds for a Healthy Future” lesson combined hands-on planting with learning about healthy habits and safe choices. Youth planted seeds they will nurture and watch grow into something they can eat. As we explored the water, sunlight, and care plants need, we discussed how caring for our bodies, making safe choices, and asking trusted adults for help support our own growth. The lesson reinforced that, just as daily care helps our plants grow, making good decisions can help shape our future. #RedRibbonWeek #PlantingSeedsForAHealthyFuture #HealthyChoices #drugfreefuture #positiveinfluence

🧡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫! Explore our programs, upcoming events, and resources for youth and families through our 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩—𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 Whether you’re looking for opportunities for your child, ways to get involved, or resources to share, we invite you to explore and stay connected. 📲 Scan the QR code or visit: https://www.jaredsheartofsuccess.org/community-app #JaredsHeartOfSuccess #YouthLeadership #ViolencePrevention #CommunityConnection #Afterschool

📣 For youth. By youth. It’s time to LEVEL UP! 🚀 Next Saturday, October 24, young people are leading the conversation at the Level Up Youth Conference! 🧡 Calling all youth groups, educators, schools, and community partners—bring your youth and teens to connect with their peers and get involved in conversations about mental health, healthy relationships, communication, conflict resolution, leadership, and positive peer influence. 🗓 Saturday, October 24 | 12–3 PM 🎟 FREE event 🥪 Lunch will be served 📲 Registration is required—scan the QR code on the flyer to register! Youth voices. Youth leadership. Real conversations. Come ready to connect, grow, and LEVEL UP! #LevelUpYouthConference #ForYouthByYouth #YouthLeadership #JaredsHeartOfSuccess