Geeking-Out

The Importance of Social Connection

Curated by Meg Birmingham — January 31, 2023

This week’s Too Dope is all about the importance of our connections to other people. As we continue moving back into more traditional social settings its important we scaffold for success. Social connections are really about the feeling of closeness or belonging. Shape Your Happiness has put together some great information about why these connections […]

Ear Candy

Lost in the Supermarket

Curated by Meg Birmingham — January 31, 2023

For me Lost in the Supermarket by The Clash reminds me of how it feels to not be connected to others. Every time I revisit (what I lovingly call) Vintage Punk it’s a song I come back to over and over again. “I’m all lost in the supermarketI can no longer shop happilyI came in […]

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Curated by Meg Birmingham — January 31, 2023

“The connection, that’s what’s important – that through this medium we can, perhaps, understand and touch each other.” ― Paolo Pellegrin

Ear Candy

“Count Me Out” – Kendrick Lamar

Curated by Adrian Ruiz — January 17, 2023

Warning Explicit Content If you have ever been on either end of a two in the morning text to save someone from falling then you know exactly what this song is about. Life. Enjoy!

Tips & Tools

The 7-Day Happiness Challenge

Curated by Adrian Ruiz — January 17, 2023

“If you take this seven-day challenge and if you commit yourself to doing all of these things without cheating, not only you will know what makes happy people happy, but at the end of the challenge, you might also experience that happiness for yourself.”  You can check out the full article here.

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Curated by Adrian Ruiz — January 17, 2023

“I’d rather be happy being myself than sad trying to please everyone else.” – J. Cole

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Creciente Program – Cohort III

Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — December 6, 2022

Creciente Fellows  – Cohort III(July 2021- February 2022) Our third cohort of 14 amazing Fellows – graduated in August 2022 and serve on the noted nonprofit boards and  government commissions Yessenia Anderson – Dignity HealthState Structural Pest Control Board; B Street Theatre Doris Romero Baccala – Placer Community FoundationCalSWEC; Placer County Food Bank Josue Garcia […]

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Curated by Trao Thao — December 6, 2022

“Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A. A. Milne

Tips & Tools

The 5-minute Daily Playtime Ritual That Can Get Your kids to Listen Better

Curated by Trao Thao — December 6, 2022

A strategy widely recommended by children’s health professionals is to engage your child in short, daily sessions of child-led play. The concept, developed by psychologist Sheila Eyberg in the 1970s, is simple. For at least 5 minutes a day, sit down with your child and join them in an activity. It gives young children a […]

Praise Our Peeps

RISE, Inc.

Curated by Trao Thao — December 6, 2022

A big shout out to RISE, Inc.! The past week I got a chance to chat with local schools and community partners in Esparto. Many shared about how much they appreciate and value the resources that RISE, Inc. has to offer to the community.  Services they offer are Resources & Referrals, Youth Employment, Senior Programs, Youth Programs, Child Development Center, […]

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