Resilient Communities: We’re Stronger Together
Resilience isn’t just about the individual — it’s also about community. When we walk together, uplift one another, and create spaces of healing and support, we build something unbreakable. Families, churches, friend groups, and community organizations all play a role … Read More
Resilience in the Storm: Hard Times
Life has a way of testing us through unexpected challenges — job loss, relationship struggles, financial setbacks, or mental health battles. Resilience in the storm is about how we respond when everything around us feels unstable. It’s normal to feel … Read More
Building Resilience: Habits That Strengthen You
Resilience is not something we’re born with — it’s something we build. It grows through the small, intentional habits we develop every day. Practices like maintaining a routine, writing in a gratitude journal, staying physically active, and surrounding yourself with … Read More
What Is Resilience?
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from difficulties, adapt to change, and keep going even when life feels overwhelming. It doesn’t mean we’re never shaken or that we don’t feel pain — it means we rise, even if we … Read More
What Can We Do?
Start Conversations: Talk to your friends, family, and neighbors about the dangers of secondhand smoke. Awareness is the first step toward prevention. Set Clear Boundaries: Create smoke-free zones at home, in your car, and at family gatherings. Encourage others to … Read More
Why Prevention Matters
Children exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to develop asthma, ear infections, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Teens who grow up around smokers are more likely to become smokers themselves. Marijuana smoke, like tobacco smoke, contains toxic and … Read More
What is Secondhand Smoke?
Secondhand smoke is the smoke exhaled by a smoker or released from the burning end of a cigarette, cigar, pipe, or marijuana joint. It contains over 7,000 chemicals—hundreds are toxic, and about 70 can cause cancer. And guess what? Even … Read More
“Clear the Air This Summer: Preventing the Hidden Dangers of Secondhand Smoke”
June is for Fresh Starts—Let’s Make the Air Cleaner for Everyone. As summer kicks off in June, families and friends come together for barbecues, pool parties, and outdoor celebrations. But while we enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, it’s important … Read More
Support and Resources: You Are Not Alone
Support and Resources: You Are Not Alone Mental Health Month is a perfect time to check in on yourself and others. Let’s normalize talking about mental health and offer encouragement to those who need it. If you or someone you … Read More