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Mindful Minutes: Making a Big Impact in Our Community!
At Mindful Minutes, we are dedicated to bringing mindfulness, social-emotional learning, and brain health support to schools and community programs. Thanks to the funding that supports Mindful Minutes, we have been able to make a significant impact this year! Check out some of the ways we are changing lives:
2 Middle Schools Served: Jefferson and Roosevelt Middle Schools
Weekly visits with one lesson per month
Access to our online portal
Funding is secured for 2025/2026 School Year!
13 Brain Health Rooms Established:
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Providing calming, supportive spaces in:
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Senior High School
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Hempstead High School
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Wahlert Catholic High School
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Southwestern
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Potosi
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Ames
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ALC
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West Delaware
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Maquoketa
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Ottumwa High School
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Boys and Girls Club (First brain health room serving younger children!)
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Bettendorf High School
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Edison High School (ALC in Bettendorf)
Schools & Educational Programs
These rooms serve as Brain Health Retreat Rooms in collaboration with MIndful Minutes and Challenge to Change, providing essential mental wellness support for students.
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Social-Emotional Learning Brain Health Kits Distributed
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$7,000 in SEL Brain Health Kits provided
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Special thanks to Megan for coordinating distribution!
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Afterschool Programming at St. Mark’s!
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Funded by a grant from Theisen’s
Senior High Cross Country Team (3rd Year)
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Yoga and guided visualization techniques with Molly to enhance performance
Senior Swim Team (2nd Year)
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Summer team-building sessions led by Molly
Athletic & Extracurricular Support
PHP Program Support (2nd Year)
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Led by Kristin K, now transitioning to Meghan at Mercy
Brain Health Retreat Day for Liaisons
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Hosted by Molly in Waterloo this fall
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Spring session planned in Dubuque in partnership with Brain Health Now
Community Partnerships & Expansion
Community Map
See Our Impact Across the Community!
We’ve created a map showcasing all the locations where Mindful Minutes is making a difference!
Schools & Brain Health Rooms – See where we’ve implemented mindfulness and wellness spaces.
Community Programs – Learn about our collaborations with Boys & Girls Club and other organizations.
Athletic & Extracurricular Initiatives – Discover how we support student-athletes and teams with mindfulness techniques.
The Future is Bright!
Because of your support, we are able to continue expanding our programs and reaching more students each year. Every contribution, volunteer effort, and partnership helps us make a difference in the lives of children and teens in our community.