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Bright Mind Enrichment

About

OUR MISSION

Bright Mind is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing innovative tools to benefit those in great need.

Our mission is to prioritize and support at-risk community members, with a special focus on homeless individuals. We aim to develop essential life skills in interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, and problem-solving. Through this, we empower individuals to navigate daily challenges and lead happier, more productive lives.

Community engagement is central to everything we do. Along with having been featured on ABC, CBS, Politico and Newsweek we are one of the 20 largest homelessness-oriented nonprofits in the US by number of volunteers.

OUR CORE VALUES

Among the competencies in our wellness model, we particularly focus on Critical Thinking, Empathy, Healthy Living Choices, and On-the-Ground & Digital Volunteering.

Critical thinking:

Providing ways to challenge and support people to think independently, critically and incisively.

Healthy lifestyle choices:

Looking at the critical needs and holistic wellness of the community and ensuring they are addressed in real time.

Empathy:

Understanding community members’ concerns by respecting diverse perspectives across all levels of the community, to offer and execute targeted solutions.

On-the-Ground & Digital Volunteering

Involving all members of the community from individuals on the ground to policy leaders and corporate bodies.

OUR INITIATIVES

Community Enrichment and Mentoring

Twice-a-week programming for older adults, ongoing workshops, STEM+ camp, art, and yoga classes.

Classes/Small Full-time School

Our key learning focuses are the arts, wellness, mindful learning, learning in nature, and strong core academics.

Wellness Week

Wellness Week is a dedicated period aimed at promoting and enhancing holistic well-being among individuals and communities, fostering a culture of self-care and vitality. It's a time for participants to come together, virtually and in-person, to prioritize health, happiness, and personal growth, offering a range of activities and opportunities to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit.

Community Engagement

We build programs to socially and emotionally support the community with mental health support, and care kits, ensuring overall well-being.

Vaccination Rewards

The platform offers an app that aggregates over 300 COVID-19 vaccine incentives nationally. The app targets vaccine-hesitant individuals who have not been swayed by other means.

Street Care

This initiative has an app that shares quick videos and meaningful tips with volunteers in order to help share effective wellness solutions to people experiencing homelessness.

Bright Mind leverages technology to help solve issues from helping volunteers record interactions and needs of homeless individuals to advocating for community well-being. We uniquely create innovative platforms to encourage community wellness and education, enhancing the reach and efficiency of our programs. Explore some of the apps and websites we offer:

 

Our Platforms & Resources