Sarah Lee

Chinese Malaysian transplant in Kalamazoo, foodie, storyteller and world traveler. Opinions are my own.

[Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative @swmijournalism]

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a unique set of challenges for today’s late teens and young adults, known as the "Covid Cohort." Promising solutions are emerging to help this generation catch up and move forward. Read more from SWMJC partner Encore at https://t.co/pCEKzvWLL7

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RECAP of tips in the thread below from therapist Patti Criswell on understanding and managing anxiety in adolescents. Please bookmark or share this resource.

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Therapist & author Patti Criswell discusses with podcast host Sierra Ward about anxiety, its different forms, and how it manifests in children and young adults, emphasizing the importance of addressing it early. Watch the full podcast here: https://t.co/kEVp5TvgJ9.

#mentalhealth

[Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative @swmijournalism]

Open communication between teens and adults can make a huge difference in navigating stress and anxiety. Here are some tips collected by a Western Michigan University journalism class from young adults and teens on how to talk to a trusted adult about their mental health needs.

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Western Michigan University journalism students conducted a student-on-campus audio project, interviewing fellow students about youth mental health and how to speak to an adult about the need for mental health support. Listen to the audio project here: https://t.co/dNy62Ry5GV.

[Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative @swmijournalism]

Compassion and youth well-being are core to our community, but teens face a mental health crisis with limited access to traditional therapy. Music therapy offers a powerful, alternative path to healing.

Learn more via @SecondWaveMedia & WMUK: https://t.co/mkGa6054kI

[Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative @swmijournalism]

[NEWS] Call it a silver lining of the pandemic.

After generations of being an issue swathed in shame and stigma, mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves.

The stigma is easing. Positive changes are happening.

Read Full Story Here: https://t.co/DHSNoaHjSC

[Sarah Lee @SarahLWLee]

Last week, I co-presented on Journalism Collaboratives at Council of Michigan Foundations annual conference in Detroit. We shared our experiences with collaboratives & how it strengthens the local news & info ecosystem. Learn more at https://t.co/2XUD0IzepM.

[Sarah Lee @SarahLWLee]

The SWMI Journalism Collaborative wants to know what news stories you would like to see more of from your local news outlets, especially in #Kalamazoo, #Calhoun and St. Joe counties. Let them know your thoughts here in survey link listed in the article:
https://t.co/D4IjG5I1W7

[Sarah Lee @SarahLWLee]

✨ The @kalfound team was sparkling at the Glitter Booth! @WGVUPublicMedia 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee.

[Sarah Lee @SarahLWLee]

Just remembering my trip to the #lavender farm not too long ago — where the busy bees buzzed around and the gentle wind grazing each lavender petal, carrying its fragrance where ever it goes. Hope this photo and memory was as calming for you as it was for me today.

[Equal Measure @EqMeasure]

"Who you are and who you want to be in this work … will then inform how you do this work." —Marcia Coné @equitableeval on #eval, #philanthropy, and #systemschange. Hear more on #TheMeasurePodcast: https://t.co/16zu81Rt36

[Kalamazoo Community Foundation @kalfound]

Happy Summer Solstice! ☀️ Today, we honor the longest day of the year and the sun's radiant energy. It's a time to relish the warmth, embrace nature's abundance and connect with our community. #SummerSolstice

[Kalamazoo Community Foundation @kalfound]

You can now double the impact of your gift! We invite you to give an unrestricted gift to the Love Where You Live: Greatest Needs fund and double the impact of your gift for our community. Click below to learn more about this matching gift opportunity.

https://t.co/vZIgE0rEX8

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As we honor and celebrate #PrideMonth, here is a helpful resource showcasing five ways organizations can support LGBTQIA+ employees. These steps serve as a starting point, but it's essential to continually assess and improve support systems all year long.

https://t.co/JZlkyMBVk9

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This month we are celebrating what we love about where we live in Kalamazoo County! Here are ways you can show your love for where we live.

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Join us and Mom Demands Action at Bronson Park tomorrow 5pm to commemorate June 2023 National Gun Violence Awareness Day and how you can join in actions in Kalamazoo for gun safety changes. Learn more here https://t.co/xyrUfx1KML

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[🌱 WORKSHOP] Learn more about Queer disabled people, just like Marsha P. Johnson, who made important contributions to advancing both LGBTQIA+ rights and disability rights at the Disability Network workshop on June 7 and June 15. Learn more here: https://t.co/annteZtfYD.

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📢 A picture is worth 1,000 words! Share what you love about where you live through photographs 🌅 for a chance to win a #LoveWhereYouLiveKzoo gift basket 🎁 featuring a $100 Visa gift card and Kalamazoo-themed goodies.⁣ Learn more and enter today at https://t.co/hYynOX2J4y.

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[#JOBPOSTING 📝] We are looking for new teammates to join us in advancing our mission!

✅ Director of Scholarships
✅ Director of Systemic Changes - Initiatives
✅ Finance Coordinator - Grantmaking

Learn more and apply at https://t.co/BRs49qpx0r.