New & Current Programs

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Our world may be topsy turvy and full of uncertainty, but one thing we know for sure is how much joy kids bring to the senior citizens in our community. 

Since we can't visit in person, we will send e-communication to brighten their days!
We are inviting kids to create virtual cards/greetings/etc to send to senior citizens in our community. 
Video messages can include:  

• playing their musical instruments
• singing songs
• telling a joke
• reading a poem 
• talking about what are grateful for
• video of the  beach/water or trees
• etc ...get creative!

Also submissions can be photos/still images of things like cards they make or pictures/painting they draw.  You get the idea!
Video submissions should be in one of the following formats: .mov, .mp4, .m4vPhoto images should be .jpg or .png

Please send all submissions to office@ryeyouthcouncil.org 

A half hour for elementary school children to check in and talk about how they are feeling during this time and discuss some topics of social and emotional learning.

Check in with Ms. Jess
Weekly on Tuesday, Thursday
3:30 – 4:00pm

Join Hangouts Meet
meet.google.com/jzm-gtwv-jmm

Join by phone
‪+1 470-635-0139‬ PIN: ‪612 392 503‬#

 Rye Youth Council is offering free, 30-minute daily (Zoom-based) Mindfulness Sessions where community members can connect and learn  strategies to reduce stress and create calm.  Click here to learn more.

Because older adults are at a higher risk for severe illness due to COVID-19, they are being urged to stay home.  Many are at home alone, which is lonely and isolating.  We hope to brighten their days with phone calls from local students.

Click HERE to learn more and sign up

Please click here for a listing of COVID-19 resources including a resource for no-cost mental health sessions from community professionals.