Connections is a Club that is currently being held at Hanby Middle School and Hedrick Middle School. It is our goal to help youth gain tools in dealing with loneliness, bad self-esteem, trauma, and other factors that may lead to suicidal thoughts. Statistics prove that if a teen is connected to something or someone their chances of suicide will dramatically decrease. We are creating opportunities for these children to connect with their peers, the community, and caring adults. If you have any questions or would like to have a connections club at your school, you can contact us at runwithgraceholt@gmail.com

testimonials

“Connections is a safe space and trusted area.”

ADAM – Hanby Middle School
“Connections is a group that helps you feel more comfortable with your problems and realize others have similar issues. You don’t feel alone here.”

RILEY - Hanby Middle School
“When I got into Connections it helped give me skills where I could finally socialize. It just really helps me.”

HUNTER - Hanby Middle School
“I think the premise of Connections feels like one act of kindness can change a kids life, and I feel like if we can do that, on kid can turn to two more, that’s like exponential change in the world for the better.”

GRACE REICHENBERGER – Hanby Teacher & Connections Leader
“I really like the Connections group. It has helped me with being social and is helping me make more friends. It has also helped me to enjoy school and I am grateful.”

KIARA - Hanby Middle School

“Connections is a safe space and trusted area.”

“Connections is a group that helps you feel more comfortable with your problems and realize others have similar issues. You don’t feel alone here.”

“When I got into Connections it helped give me skills where I could finally socialize. It just really helps me.”

“I think the premise of Connections feels like one act of kindness can change a kids life, and I feel like if we can do that, on kid can turn to two more, that’s like exponential change in the world for the better.”

“I really like the Connections group. It has helped me with being social and is helping me make more friends. It has also helped me to enjoy school and I am grateful.”