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EXPRESS: Creating Through the Cracks: Avery’s Story of Art, Grief, and Hope

Our connection with Avery began through an extraordinary act of generosity. In July, she selected The Yellow Tulip Project as the nonprofit beneficiary of her heART Print Club, donating the month’s proceeds to support our work. Then, Avery sent us her beautiful tulip artwork, and we were in awe. We immediately felt a connection to […]

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EXPRESS: A Light in the Darkness: A Story of Hope by Madeline Rose

Express / By lisa

Sometimes, the most meaningful reminders of our impact come to us unexpectedly. This summer, Madeline “Maddie” Rose spent five weeks at the Exeter Summer program at Phillips Exeter Academy, where a chance connection with Margo Walsh, founder of MaineWorks and a longtime friend of The Yellow Tulip Project, introduced her to YTP and our mission

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Join Our Board: Help Shape YTP’s Next Decade of Impact

Community / By lisa

This year, the Yellow Tulip Project (YTP) celebrates 10 years of smashing the stigma around youth mental health, a decade built on community, courage, and youth leadership. Watch a short video lookback at our story and see what’s ahead. To help set the foundation of YTP’s next decade of work, we’re initiating a nationwide search

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Make This Summer Yours!!

Help and Hope / By lisa

Summer Doesn’t Have to Mean Feeling Stuck ☀️ Let’s be real, summer can be a weird mix of freedom and boredom. Without seeing friends every day at school, some days can feel lonely, and it might seem like everyone else is busy doing something exciting. If you’re feeling that way, try looking at summer as

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YTP Nelson County featured on KET, PBS

Communities in Action, Featured Press, Press / By lisa

A huge thank you and congratulations to Laura Vessels and Olivia Raley for their stigma-smashing interview on KET News last Tuesday, May 26th. In planting over 20 Hope Gardens this year, Nelson County YTP continues to make hope happen in their community. Check out the full news story – TIMESTAMP 17:20 – 20:50

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Community Spotlight: Stacey Cornish, Nelson County, KY

Communities in Action / By lisa

The Nelson County Community Impact Council on Youth Mental Health was formed in July 2025, and through that group, I was introduced to The Yellow Tulip Project. Over the following months, we met every three weeks to discuss ways to bring awareness, hope, and support to youth in our community. As a Family Resource

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Youth mental health nonprofit The Yellow Tulip Project celebrates 10th anniversary

Press / By lisa

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom PLANTING A SEED FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS — Julia Hansen, founder of the Yellow Tulip Project, was one of the speakers at an all-school assembly at Dexter Regional High School In March 2017. Hansen founded her initiative after losing two close friends to suicide to let people know that hope happens

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Town Hopes New Tables Make People “Happy to Chat”

Communities in Action, Press / By lisa

The “Happy to Chat” tables between Town Hall and Town Center. BILL FONDA Between Town Hall and Town Center are two new tables that the town hopes will help combat loneliness. The “Happy to Chat” tables, which the town received in November 2025, are intended to encourage social connection and reduce loneliness. The tables have

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ANDOVER, Mass. — Wednesday’s Wake Up Call comes from the Yellow Tulip Project at Andover High School.

Communities in Action, Press / By lisa

ANDOVER, Mass. — Wednesday’s Wake Up Call comes from the Yellow Tulip Project at Andover High School.

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BBA’s Yellow Tulip Club hosts ‘joyful’ Manchester 5K

Communities in Action, Press / By lisa

MANCHESTER — Beginning at around 7 a.m. on Sunday April 26, over 100 runners gathered at the rear of the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Recreation Park in Manchester for the Burr and Burton Academy Yellow Tulip Club 5K Color Race. Tables were set up with information stands, refreshments, medals and race gear, and large yellow

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