"Kindness isn’t measured by how well we can speak one universal language; it’s measured by our willingness to learn someone else’s." -Chris Paradisis #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

"Just because Pride Month is over, doesn’t mean your support of the LGBTQ+ community should end.” - Channel Kindness #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

Our @drclaudiasantifer.bsky.social wrote this in December 2024 and it remains true today: "Our children deserve better. We must create safe and supportive communities where young people are seen, supported and recognized for who they are." 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ thefulcrum.us/governance-l...

Learn more about our Trans Visibility Series 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🫶 : www.channelkindness.org/trans-visibi... #ChannelKindness #Pride #PrideMonth

“ @rupaulsdragrace.bsky.social is a good reminder that no matter where you grew up or how you’ve been treated, you deserve to feel accepted and loved for who you are, regardless of your identity.” - Parker Ramey channelkindness.org/drag-race/ #ChannelKindness #Pride #PrideMonth

Our Youth Advisory Board member London sat down with @themilajam.bsky.social to talk community, belonging, + the power of celebrating together at Rainbow Pride of West Virginia’s 30th Annual Pride Festival + Parade. 🌈 Take the #BeKind365 pledge: bekind365.world/take-the-ple...

For many #LGBTQ+ young people, finding support isn't always easy, especially in communities where they may not feel safe being themselves.

"It's all about just making sure that young people are the center of the policies that are being created, especially those which are for young people.” -Livia Koh #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ What makes an online space feel safe? In this #BeKind365 conversation, Alexandra and a peer share why digital communities can be a source of connection, affirmation, and support for #LGBTQ+ young people. Learn more in our report with Hopelab: hopelab.org/stories/with... #Pride

"The future of Pride will not be measured by the size of our parades. It will be measured by the strength of our movements, the resilience of our communities, and whether we invested, seriously, materially, in the people pushing us forward." - Riley

Nearly 20% of U.S. youth live in rural areas, facing higher poverty rates + limited mental health support. In partnership with Hopelab, we explore how online spaces affirm LGBTQ+ youth in these areas. Read the new brief: hopelab.org/stories/expl...

"Drawing helped me heal from hurt." -Yilin S. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

In this #BeKind365 conversation, Youth Advisory Board member Rushil speaks with Dr. Katie Edwards, about how community-based participatory action research can help elevate the experiences and leadership of Indigenous young people. Learn more: hopelab.org/stories/with...

If you earned your #BeThereCertificate, submit a #ChannelKindness story about how it's impacted the way you think + talk about mental health with your peers + community! Rate: $50 USD per accepted piece. More info at www.channelkindness.org/calling-all-... #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

"...it’s honestly the people around me that have kept me here. Calling someone by their preferred name is life-saving. Using correct pronouns is gender-affirming. And making sure trans kids are protected is changemaking." #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

"You never know when one donation or workshop will profoundly change a child’s life for the better." -Aaron Shen #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

In this #BeKind365 conversation, our Youth Advisory Board member, Riley, sits down with Dr. Alvin Tran to discuss why LGBTQ+ young people must be included in decisions about online safety, policy, and advocacy. Learn more: hopelab.org/stories/with...

This #PrideMonth, we’re sharing a new guide for families to support LGBTQ+ young people with care, connection, and compassion. 💖 Download it here: bornthisway.foundation/research/sup... #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

For #PrideMonth, we want to know how you're an ally, including for the LGBTQ+ community! Rate: $50 USD per accepted piece. More info at www.channelkindness.org/calling-all-... #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

"By empowering seniors with the skills they need to thrive in a digital world...the organization demonstrates how simple acts of service can create lasting change." - Tech Buddies #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Someone just came out to you. What do you say next? In this #BeKind365 video, Youth Advisory Board member Alexandra shares simple ways to respond with kindness and support. Learn more about active allyship here: bornthisway.foundation/research/adv...

"I found a trans lesbian paradise, one where my gender was never questioned or challenged. Instead, I was welcomed with open arms by people whose fashion, confidence, and queer energy riveted me." - @lisalamanfilmfan.bsky.social #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/trans-lesbia...

"Anyone can be part of the solution, and access to proper training can directly impact survival rates." - Sharika Dhar #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

🏅 100,000 #BeThereCertificates earned worldwide! Built in partnership with @jack.org, the #BeThereCertificate is preparing a generation with mental health support skills. Now to the next 100,000. Join #GenBeThere: certificate.bethere.org/GenerationBeThere

A snapshot of what’s possible when people learn how to Be There 💛 As part of #GenBeThere, you’re helping make support feel more real, more accessible, and more human. Take the free course: certificate.bethere.org/GenerationBeThere Cc: @jack.org #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

"To me, TRPI stands against the patriarchy: it was founded to empower women and tell them that they have a voice..." - Natalie Zhang #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

Looking for a space to reflect, write, and connect with others who care about mental health? 💚✍️ Tonight at 8PM ET, join Channel Kindness + @btwfoundation.bsky.social for a free #GenBeThere Storytellers Club Writing Workshop hosted by Abby + Dylan. RSVP: www.channelkindness.org/the-storytel...

Have you earned your #BeThereCertificate yet? Join #GenBeThere + learn how to Be There for yourself and others: certificate.bethere.org/GenerationBeThere A new generation of support starts with YOU! 💛

"Talk to people. Be curious. Be open. You never know where a simple conversation might lead." - Batul Chehab #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

We’re more connected than we think 💛 Being part of #GenBeThere means showing up for each other across generations, and supporting, learning, and growing together. Earn your #BeThereCertificate today: certificate.bethere.org/GenerationBe... Cc: @jack.org #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Last week in Washington, D.C., Born This Way Foundation brought together young people, artists, advocates, educators, and community leaders for #GenBeThere: A Night of Connection, Community, and Action at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center. 💛

“I invite you to join #GenBeThere because…” Young people from Our Minds Matter share why showing up for each other matters. Join #GenBeThere + earn your #BeThereCertificate: certificate.bethere.org/GenerationBe... #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth @jack.org

Sometimes the kindest thing we can do is pause, reflect, and put our thoughts into words. 💚✍️ Join us Thursday, May 28 at 8PM ET for a free virtual #GenBeThere themed Channel Kindness Storytellers Club Writing Workshop. Write, reflect, connect + RSVP: channelkindness.org/the-storytel...

As Montse shares, being there isn’t about having answers. It’s about staying, listening, and choosing kindness. 💛 Join #GenBeThere and earn your free #BeThereCertificate: certificate.bethere.org/GenerationBe... #BeKind365 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth @jack.org

Kim and her dad Yee share how honesty and care helped them navigate tough moments and grow closer. 💛 Join #GenBeThere and learn how to show up for the people in your life. Take the free #BeThereCertificate: certificate.bethere.org/GenerationBe... #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth @jack.org

(1/2) Born This Way Foundation's Vice President of Research + Evaluation @drclaudiasantifer.bsky.social writes for @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social about why boys need trusted adults who model emotional intelligence, empathy, and healthy masculinity. 💛 thefulcrum.us/health/mascu...

As Ian shares, when more people learn to truly be there for each other, we build a world where no one feels alone. 💛🌎🫶 Join #GenBeThere + earn your #BeThereCertificate: certificate.bethere.org/GenerationBe... Cc: @jack.org

“We started out as a team of eight with no plans, only passion. All we had was a notebook, a website in the making, and our phones.” -Rashi Pangeni #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

"We believe that the youth of India should not just be passive observers of the law, but active participants in its evolution.” -Ananya Sagar #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

“I knew someone was there for me when they took the time to really listen.” 💛 Maya reminds us support doesn’t have to be complicated. No fixing. No judgment. Just listening. Join #GenBeThere and earn your Be There Certificate: certificate.bethere.org/GenerationBe... Cc: @jack.org

Let’s see those Be There Certificates! 💛😜📸 #GenBeThere #BeThereCertificate #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth certificate.bethere.org/GenerationBe...

"The Uplift Project's efforts are not just about providing resources but about empowering women to reclaim their voices and foster a community of support and understanding." -Ava Mak

"Sometimes a thing doesn’t seem real until we say it out loud.” -Caitlyn Jennings #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

We’re proud to celebrate Born This Way Foundation’s Vice President of Research + Evaluation, Dr. Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes, on being named a 2026 @youngfutures.bsky.social Awardee through the inaugural Young Futures Awards powered by Hopelab.

Sometimes, being there starts with actively listening 💛 Join #GenBeThere and learn to show up with intention. Earn your #BeThereCertificate: certificate.bethere.org/GenerationBeThere #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth Cc: @jack.org

"...connection is essential to mental health. My cat reminds me to reach out before the loneliness hardens." - Ajay #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

Be There’s 5 Golden Rules offer simple ways to support the people in your life with care, honesty, and compassion. Learn how to be there + earn your #BeThereCertificate: certificate.bethere.org/GenerationBe... #GenBeThere #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth @jack.org

“STEM has the power to uplift people, and we need more people in STEM.” - Vinisha Reddy #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

As Sam Demma shares, #GenBeThere is about building real skills to support the people we love + that care can make a real difference. Join #GenBeThere this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth + earn your #BeThereCertificate: certificate.bethere.org/GenerationBe... 💛 Cc: @jack.org

WELCOME TO #GENBETHERE! 💛 This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we’re preparing an entire generation in how to support our own and others' mental health kindly, confidently, and safely. Take the free #BeThereCertificate online mental health course: certificate.bethere.org/GenerationBe... cc: Jack.org