Programs – Higher Ground Wellness

We've supported over 200 families across California, Texas and Mississippi

Rise Life Skill Curriculum

self discovery

Students develop an understanding of how they identify with self and their relationship with others.

food is health

Students develop an understanding of current food habits and learn to adopt new practices by learning the benefits of how food can support their needs.

self love

Students learn to start the day off with a positive vibration using word affirmations, music, and physical exercise as aids to jumpstart the day in self-nourishment.

Student Demographics

We’ve supported over 200 families across California, Texas and Mississippi

All of our programming is 100% subsidized.

80% of our students come from no income households and 20% come from low income households.

All of our programming is 100% subsidized.

“I actually didn’t know if I was gonna learn something but I’m so glad I came because now I realize how much I have been neglecting my own emotional health.”

A massive shout-out and heartwarming THANK YOU to the extraordinary Maya Emelle and Ashley Blanco from Higher Ground for Humanity, Los Angeles ! Their passion and dedication to empowering women and girls are awe-inspiring, and their self-care workshop was a true testament to that.

Cultivating Healthy Minds & Bodies through Food

We offer workshops for students to learn practical strategies to improve their relationship with food and reduce stress-related eating habits. Through mindfulness techniques, students:

Cultivate mindful eating practices
Master stress management
Utilize Grocery Card Guides

By the end of the workshop, participants have a set of mindful practices to nourish their bodies, reduce stress, and make sustainable lifestyle choices to cultivate a healthy mind and body.

Impact

Mindful Eating Practices

66% of students reported that after the workshop, they were motivated to implement mindful eating practices into their daily nutrition habits.

Mindful Breathing

77% of students reported having greater confidence in their ability to utilize mindful breathing techniques in times of stress as opposed to relying on unhealthy eating.

Grocery Card Guide

100% of students found the Grocery Guide useful in helping to identify food additives that may negatively impact mental health

Community-First Solution

FLAVORS OF ORIGIN

A NUTRITIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL

with cooking demonstrations, mindfulness labs and live stage entertainment including youth spoken word competition, expert panels, and family-friendly music for the entire family.