The Simple Good

The Simple Good

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A Chicago non-profit focused on empowering youth through mindfulness and social emotional learning (SEL) based art programming. Empower Youth Through Art & Mindfulness • Our Impact • EMPOWERING OUR FUTURE LEADERS • Our Method • Get Involved • GLOBAL PHOTO BLOG • Upcoming events • Recent Openings Through our programs, The Simple Good has empowered thousands of Chicago’s youth, helping them build emotional resilience, creativity, and a sense of community. From in and after school residency programs to community workshops, we’re making a tangible difference. students impacted through art and mindfulness programs youth served annually across Chicago neighborhoods served locally and globally since our founding of participants report improved emotional resilience and self-expression of students report increased self-awareness & self-management skills supporting positive long-term outcomes Through the voices of our students and community partners, this video shares the real impact of The Simple Good. Hear firsthand how discovering and expressing “the simple good” has empowered young people to find purpose, build empathy, and create positive change in their communities. These stories remind us that every act of good — no matter how small — has the power to inspire a ripple of hope and transformation. Why The Simple Good MattersEvery day, millions of children wake up carrying invisible wounds. The World Health Organization reports that 1 billion children have faced violence, neglect, or emotional harm in just the past year. Behind each number is a young person fighting to find hope in a world that too often takes it away.Across the globe, economic hardship, conflict, and isolation have left two-thirds of youth living with trauma, and most have nowhere to turn for help. When pain goes unhealed, it grows into hopelessness, cycles of inequality, and the violence that continues to divide our communities.In the U.S. alone, half of all teens struggle with mental health [Google Places type: non profit organization]