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Join us

for year 2!

From October 12th 2024
TO
December 26th 2024

Bronx Time: 8AM

Ft. Washington Time: 10AM

SPEAKers with Sneakers

Join us Saturday Mornings for our Walk and Talk

(optional but encouraged) Program.

Now in 2 locations!

We’ll walk together on this healing journey to build community and resilience.

PAST EVENTS

Walk with us to Prevent Suicide

AFSP Bronx Walk

Walk with us or donate to prevent suicide and support American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Date: 09/22/2024

On-Site Registration Starts: 9:30 am

Program Starts: 10:45 am

Location: Lehman College, Bronx, NY (enter at Goulden Ave & Bedford Park Blvd West)

Holiday Hiatus in partnership with Fort Washington Collegiate Church & Breathe and Believe

Join us for this 4 week journey into healing using movement, music, meditation, breath-work and journaling. Each week will be led by a community healer specializing in their craft.

Our themes for this season are HOPE, LOVE, JOY, and PEACE and we will focus on healing seasonal trauma and challenges that arise during this time.

When: Beginning Tuesday, November 28th and every Tuesday through December 19th

Time: 7:30pm-8:45pm

Where: Fort Washington Collegiate Church 729 West 181st Street New York, NY, 10033

*Second Floor, elevator accessible.  Room 208.

*A train or 1 train to 181st Street. M4, M5, M98 bus to 181st Street. Other Bronx buses nearby

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

We look forward to seeing you there!


SPEAK Initiative is grateful to collaborate with The Butterfly Project and our dedicated friends for the 2nd Annual "Holiday Love Writing Campaign" through the transformative act of community support letter writing.

This year's theme is "Never Forgotten”, focusing on bringing comfort and joy to the elderly in acute, assisted, or nursing home care, supporting their mental well-being not only during the holiday season but also beyond. Additionally, we aim to extend our love and encouragement to children who may be facing illness, experiencing migratory transitions, or grappling with social and political injustices.

The Butterfly Project is driven by a commitment to community collaboration and has embarked on a journey to foster connections and channel creativity through letter writing. This endeavor is a testament to their belief in working "with the community for the community," a beautiful expression of giving back the love that helps lift the Butterflies' wings even in their darkest hours.

For more information about this impactful program or to learn more about The Butterfly Project connect directly here. Keep an eye out for announcements regarding virtual and in-person Writing Circles where we can collectively make a meaningful impact through the power of words."


Support team SPEAK

in the AFSP

Out of the Darkness Bronx Walk

Walk with us or donate to prevent suicide and support American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Location: Lehman College, Bronx, NY
Check-in Time: 10:00 am
Walk Start Time: 11:00 am

10/15/2023

SPEAKers with Sneakers


Join us every Saturday morning for our walk and talk program SPEAKers with Sneakers, we’ll walk together on this healing journey.

From June 3rd 2023
TO
OCTOBER 14TH 2023

New Time: 8AM

Joseph Yancey Track and Field
Bronx, NY

IF YOU’D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE BUTTON BELOW

BRAVEHEARTS

Youth Bash


We look forward to seeing you there.

FRIDAY JuLY 21ST 2023

156 West 164th Street
Bronx, NY 10452

  • Highbridge Family Wellness Day

    DATE: 04.29.2023

    TIME 10:00AM-3:00PM

    Join us as we bring our community together to learn how to support each other, get the resources we need and build a stronger neighborhood.

  • Hope in Harlem-Wellness Street Fair

    DATE: 05.13.2023

    TIME: 1:00PM-4:00PM

    Street Fair located at:
    W 116th Street, bet 7th and 8th ave
    New York, NY 10026

  • Bronx Defenders

    TIME 12PM-5PM

    160th Street Bet Courtlandt & Melose aves

SPEAK INITIATIVE SUICIDE PREVENTION Hosts Wellness Sessions for Black History Month

IT IS TIME TO SPEAK!

SPEAK Initiative is celebrating our 1-year Anniversary and Black History Month with Wellness Sessions at Fort Washington Collegiate Church. These sessions will help EMPOWER you to live a healthy life by ACTIVATING self care and KINDNESS. We will engage in self awareness and develop ways that can help prevent or manage Mental Health illnesses and suicide.

Location:
Fort Washington Collegiate Church
729 West 181st Street
New York, NY, 10033 (map)

Click here for Directions

A train or 1 train to 181st Street. M4, M5, M98 bus to 181st Street. Other Bronx buses nearby.

We look forward to seeing you there!