Back-to-School Tips for Parents and Students
September is a busy month, and it also happens to be National Self-Care Awareness Month. We would like to share some useful tips for...
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I'RAISE
Sep 21, 20233 min read
Why Youth Entrepreneurship Matters
By Mary Stetson What is Youth Entrepreneurship? Youth entrepreneurship is when young people—usually between 15 and 24 years old—have a...
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Syeda Rahman
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Mental Health Tips for Minority Mental Health Month
July is National Minority Mental Health Month. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, this month is meant to bring...
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Mary Stetson
Jun 29, 20232 min read
How to Support the Mental Health of LGBTQIA Youth
Are you interested in learning more about how to support the mental health of LGBTQIA youth? We can help! We would like to highlight some...
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I'RAISE
May 16, 20232 min read
Mental Health Awareness Month: Let's Talk About K-12 Students
By Quincy Wise Mental health is something that needs to be taken seriously at all ages. There is no “one size fits all” motto on how to...
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I'RAISE
May 5, 20232 min read
What to Know About COVID-19 and Children
By Mary Stetson The coronavirus pandemic has impacted children in many ways: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Although older people...
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I'RAISE
Apr 12, 20233 min read
See Her Be Her Coach and Mentee Spotlight
Alisha, a See Her Be Her volunteer coach, says helping her mentees achieve their goals and “seeing my mentees grow” is “really fulfilling...
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Mary Stetson
Mar 2, 20231 min read
Event Recap: Unapologetically Black: Building Pride, Power & Privilege in Atlanta
On February 28, we held our second Unapologetically Black event in Atlanta, Georgia, celebrating Black heritage, Black pride, and Black...
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I'RAISE
Feb 25, 20232 min read
Event Recap: Unapologetically Black: Building Pride, Power & Privilege
Last Saturday, in honor of Black History Month, we celebrated Black heritage and Black pride at our Unapologetically Black event in the...
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I'RAISE
Feb 10, 20232 min read
Why Volunteering Is Good For You
Did you know that volunteering can benefit your mental health? According to the Mayo Clinic, research shows that volunteering lowers...
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IRAISE
Sep 3, 20224 min read
Local nonprofit I’RAISE holds urgent Youth Mental Health Crisis Discussion in partnership with NASW-
Roundtable discussion to address urgent need for youth mental health support reform in schools gathers mental health professionals and...
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IRAISE
Jun 29, 20222 min read
College Mental Health Matters
I'RAISE hosted a discussion focused on mental health for teens and young adults on June 29, 2022 at 7:00pm ET. We invited college...
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Shanequa Moore
Jun 18, 20221 min read
Happy Juneteenth
By Shanequa Moore, LMSW, CEO of I'RAISE Girls & Boys International 157 years ago, on this day marked the freedom of African American...
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Shanequa Moore
May 31, 20222 min read
A statement from our CEO on the Texas shooting
By Shanequa Moore, CEO & founder of I'RAISE Girls & Boys International Corporation When an 18-year-old teen opens fire on his...
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IRAISE
Apr 20, 20222 min read
Former New York City Council candidate and Black female Bronxite leads NYC non-profit to heighten aw
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK – On May 4, 2022, I’RAISE Girls and Boys International, an organization dedicated to supporting children’s...
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IRAISE
Mar 2, 20221 min read
We are starting a new I'RAISE podcast!
I'RAISE first episode addresses the resilience of women of color in honor of Women's History Month. "In this world, there is no force...
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Jossy Vasquez
Jul 13, 20211 min read
What Affects Teens' and Children's Mental Health?
By Jossy Vasquez Mental health is a serious factor in children's and teens' lives today. According to WebMD, researchers suggest that a...
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IRAISE
Jun 29, 20212 min read
How Parents and Schools can Support LGBTQ Youth
By Nataly Camacho June is dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ communities around the world. One purpose of this month is to remember The...
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IRAISE
May 27, 20211 min read
Fighting for Children's Mental Health
By Gerard Lovett I'RAISE School Social Worker The statistics concerning children and adolescents’ mental health during the COVID-19...
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IRAISE
May 11, 20213 min read
3 Ways Mentoring Can Set You Ahead
Mentoring builds strong life skills.
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