Grow GatHERing

About the Grow GatHERing

The Grow GatHERing is an event that forms a vital part of our comprehensive action plan, meticulously crafted to tackle the critical issues of substance use, mental health, and resilience in our youth. But wait, it gets even better! Not only is this event designed to address these pressing concerns, but it also promises an unforgettable experience filled with fun, excitement, and engagement. We've carefully curated the content and activities to ensure they have a blast while gaining essential life skills.

At the Grow GatHERing, we're providing participants with a gateway to bolstering their self-esteem, enhancing their self-efficacy, fostering emotional self-regulation, and nurturing the importance of supportive relationships and social connectedness.

Imagine the immense impact this transformative experience can have on your child's future. It's not just about a single event; it's about equipping them with the tools and resources necessary to navigate the challenges of adolescence successfully.

Saturday, September 9th, 2023

9:30 am-3 pm

(Check in opens at 9)

LEAD Innovation Center 7201 N Line Creek Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64151

7th or 8th grade female students in the 23-24 school year are invited to attend.

While the event is intended to reach youth in the Park Hill area, students from other areas can also register.

Schedule of the day!

Event Schedule (Subject to change!):

9:00 am- Check In

9:30am- Kick Off and keynote speaker - Latrese Kabuya

Latrese Kabuya is a Mental Health Advocate, and Television and Podcast Host whose work is driven by her passion to uplift and encourage women to Discover, Connect and Express the best version of themselves, the Real You!

Latrese is a recognized empowerment speaker, coach, and media personality. She is the Founder of Let's Get P.R.E.T.T.Y.™. and It's All About You™

Latrese hosts her own Internet YouTube/Podcast Series, “Insights with Latrese,” where she engages on various topics about "real life, real you, real good". She was a “Fill In” TV Host on a local NBC television show and is currently a TV Segment Contributor on a CBS affiliate as a mental health advocate.

10:30am- Choose Your Path Workshops

Choose 2 out of 5 workshops focused on learning more about who you are and plant a succulent, self defense, self empowerment, your brain, the high school transition (recommended for 8th grade participants)

11:45am- Pizza and Free Time

12:30pm- Rotation Stations

These sessions are 30 minutes long and everyone will be attending these! These sessions focus on developing health coping mechanisms and self care, learning about how to use social media safely, and managing friendships in a healthy way!

2:15 pm- Laugh and Launch: This session brings all of the participants together to celebrate what we learned today and launch into the world empowered.

2:15pm- Parent/Guardian session

Hey Parents/Guardians, you too deserve support as you navigate mental health and wellness with your children. Join us for this engaging session from 2:15 to 3, where we'll spoil you with goodies and equip you with new language, knowledge and practical next steps to support your child(ren) as they grow!

3:00pm: Dismissal

Here are some results from last year:

95% of students stated they agreed or strongly agreed that they were leaving empowered and encouraged
91% agreed or strongly agreed they had fun!
93.7% of parents/guardians surveyed state they agree or strongly agree they would recommend this event to other parents/guardians in their circle.
100% of parents/guardians surveyed stated their student expressed to them they had a positive experience at the Grow GatHERing

Here are our favorite quotes from our parent/guardians when asked what were some of the key takeaways their participant shared with them:

"She realized she can prepare for high school with tips learned. She also liked how to deal with friends drama better."
" She was very excited to tell us about the strategies she learned how to help herself and others. "
" Tools to use when upset"
" The conversation on the way home was great, they were excited and happy and had a sense of belonging"

Grow GatHERing is back again!

Schedule of the day!

Thank you to our 2023 Grow GatHERing Sponsors!

A huge thank you to the members of our planning committee for helping us plan this event!

Grow GatHERing is back again!

Schedule of the day!

Thank you to our 2023 Grow GatHERing Sponsors!

A huge thank you to the members of our planning committee for helping us plan this event!

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