Tags: San Diego
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Mini Grant Applications for the 2022-23 School Year Now Open!
Schools can apply for mini grants to implement the Directing Change program in a classroom on campus or as part of a youth-led club.
Eligible Organizations: Middle schools, high schools, colleges, community organizations, and youth clubs. Participating youth should be in grades 6-12 or ages 12-25. Public, private, and charter schools and districts are all eligible to apply.
Mini Grant Funding: $1,500
Interested? Submit application by Friday, September 16, 2022: directingchangeca.org/2023-directing-change-mini-grant-application/
San Diego County Students Recognized for Mental health and Suicide Prevention Achievements
The Directing Change Program & Film Contest announced the 2022 regional finalists in the 10th annual student contest encouraging young people to create short films and about suicide prevention and mental health. First place finalists advanced to a statewide round of judging and statewide winners were announced at the virtual award ceremony on May 17, 2022.
- First Place Walk in Our Shoes – The Superhero in Each of Us: Rancho Minerva Middle School “Dear Future Me”
- Second Place Walk in Our Shoes – What is Mental Health & Words Matter – TIED: Rancho Minerva Middle School “Fingerprints”
- Second Place Walk in Our Shoes – What is Mental Health & Words Matter – TIED: Rancho Minerva Middle School “Un-Silent”
- Second Place Hope and Justice – Justice: Canyon Hills High School “Missing Kids of Color Diary PSA”
- Third Place Hope and Justice – Hope: Rancho Minerva Middle School “What Are You Waiting For?”
