HealthMPowers

02/19/2026

Calling all 6th-12th grade Georgia students!

Want to make a positive difference in healthy food access for young people across Georgia? HealthMPowers and No Kid Hungry are teaming up to make sure youth are part of this important effort!

All Georgia middle and high school students are invited to join us for a virtual training and conversation on March 8, 2026.

Youth will receive:
🌐 Access to a digital community of youth leaders
♥️ Heart with solid fill Volunteer hours
🔶 Access to leadership opportunities
🌈 Opportunity to make a difference

Register now! Links Below:
🖥️ https://healthmpowers-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/kGLeuwENRM2ccOD4stm2gg #/registration
🗣️ https://form.jotform.com/260355066862157

02/16/2026

14,000,000+ Minutes. One incredible movement. 👟

Georgia, you really moved us this year! To celebrate 25 years of HealthMPowers, we teamed up with the American Heart Association and the NFL Foundation to get our state active—and the results were inspiring.

Whether it was a "Wellness Wednesday" at school or a family fit night at home, every minute was an intentional choice to prioritize health.

Thank you for being part of the journey. The finish line is just the beginning! 🏁

Full recap here: https://healthmpowers.org/success-stories/crossing-the-finish-line-recapping-georgias-25-million-minutes-movement/

02/13/2026

Celebrating 25 years of HealthMPowers at the Georgia State Capitol!

We had an incredible day taking our Youth Advisory Board to the heart of Georgia’s legislative process. It was a powerful experience watching these young leaders engage directly with the people and policies that shape our state.

Here are the highlights from our visit:
⭐ A Formal Honor: We were proud to accept a formal House resolution in honor of HealthMPowers’ 25th anniversary. (Thank you and )
⭐ Legislative Deep-Dive: The board received an inside look at the state legislative process, learning exactly how ideas become laws.
⭐ Youth Advocacy in Action: Our members met directly with legislators and lobbyists to discuss the issues that matter most—including critical conversations on how to expand healthy food access for students across Georgia. 🍎🥦

As Pratima Yellayi, Youth Advisory Board Co-Chair, shared of the experience:

"This taught me that change can take place in seemingly 'simple' ways. Your voice can help change a system—not only addressing one person's concern. Learn. Testify. Start. Explore."

We are so proud of our Youth Advisory Board for using their voices to advocate for a healthier future. Inspired? Look for an announcement soon about an upcoming training open to youth health leaders statewide to add your voice to the conversation!

02/10/2026

Teens aren’t just witnessing community health issues—they live them.

Our Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is proving that when you center youth voices, real change happens. From mental wellness advocacy to nutrition and physical activity, these young leaders are designing social impact projects that tackle the issues they see every day in Georgia.

By equipping them with training and a platform to organize and lead, we’re not just preparing them for the future—they are the changemakers of today.

🔗 Read more about some of their incredible projects here in our latets blog from YAB member, and high school senior, Kadence: healthmpowers.org/success-stories/yab-social-impact-projects/

02/07/2026

In honor of Black History Month, we’re reflecting on how the wisdom of the past shapes the health of our future through the personal stories of our team. Meet Cornicha Henderson, one of our amazing health educators.

02/04/2026

What happens when you let middle school girls design their own wellness program? You get GEM, the Girls Empowering Movement! 💎✨

Girls today are facing record-high stress and disconnection. So we let the girls build their own idea of what a health, wellness and leadership program would look like.

From the ground up, GEM was created to be a place of belonging. It’s not just about "exercise"—it’s about: ✅ Boosting confidence and connection ✅ Real leadership roles for youth ✅ Peer-led health initiatives that actually last ✅ A transformative culture built on youth voice 🗣️

GEM has been part of the HealthMPowers programming since 2020, and this year, we are officially expanding! GEM is now available as a turnkey package for schools, after-school programs, and faith communities.

Join us to help shape the future of girls' wellness in Georgia and beyond, and let’s lead the way together.

https://mcusercontent.com/d3fe8769c77a81547dd22cd2c/files/af5ea2eb-331e-9dbe-5f05-f316096a2b8e/GEM_Info_and_Services_2_compressed.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kki4P5MFNoM

02/02/2026

🌊 We caught the wave of wellness this weekend at the Share the Wealth Conference sponsored by !

It was an incredible experience joining over 100 schools from GA, FL, and TN to "Share the Wealth" of knowledge in health and PE. From finding our flow in line dancing 💃 to the discipline of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 🥋 and the inclusivity of adapted sports ♿, we explored so many ways to keep our students moving!

We’re coming home inspired by the passion of fellow educators who are dedicated to supporting youth development through every challenge. One of our partner educators from Richmond County Schools pulled us aside to tell us how impactful our programming has been. We LOVE to hear it! Let’s keep moving, Georgia! 🏃‍♀️✨

01/30/2026

Locust Grove Elementary School has a brand new student-led initiative called Wellness Wednesdays! Each morning, HealthMPowers' Student Health Advocates lead school-wide physical activity videos shown in every classroom!🏃‍♂️💨

There’s nothing like a little movement and school spirit to get the brain ready for learning. Check out these highlights and inspire your own Wellness Wednesday! 🎥👇

01/27/2026

01/24/2026

Chatsworth Elementary School’s 5th Grade Student Health Advocates kicked off their morning with HealthMPowers breathing and stretching exercises to help relax their bodies and energize their minds before diving into brainstorming for a school‑wide sustainability project.

Their creativity was on fire! 🔥 After sharing ideas, the students decided on an inclusive Physical Activity Cart that teachers can check out for rainy‑day recess—filled with games and equipment suitable for all ages and abilities, Pre‑K through 5th grade.

This tech‑savvy group is also planning to produce a video commercial to promote the cart and encourage school‑wide participation.

So proud of their leadership, teamwork, and heart for health! This is a great example of how our team works with student health leaders and transforms the environments where children live, learn and play. More to come! 💙🌟

01/22/2026

💧Making a Splash at Kingsley Elementary School! 💧

Our team hosted a school-wide event where every student received their very own HealthMPowers water bottle and "healthy portions" plate as part of a nutrition education event. The main message was to encourage kids to drink more water and fewer sugary beverages. The kids has a great time! In addition, the school coach reports that:

💧Hydration is way up: The amount of water the students are drinking has greatly increased.
💧Showing off HMP pride: Students are consistently using their new bottles every day.
💧Getting creative: They aren't just drinking plain water—many kids are adding fresh fruit to their bottles for a healthy flavor boost!

It is amazing to see how a simple tool can inspire such healthy habits. Keep up the great work, Kingsley Elementary!

01/21/2026

Heads up on something fun! HealthMPowers' Youth Advisory Board members have launched their own social media campaigns to encourage healthy habits and connectivity.

Building on lots of workshops and youth-led discussions on how to make social media a healthy part of your day, our youth leaders have launched some cool new accounts that you definitely want to check out. The goal is to create pathways for their voices to foster healthier schools and communities - and inspire their peers.

Join us in our commitment to building the next generation of leaders by supporting these youth-led Instagram-based efforts to promote healthy habits!

• .wellnesswithin -mental wellness content ✨
• .atl -nutrition, youth voice, and healthy lifestyle 🥕🍎
• -physical activity challenges 🏃🏽‍♀️